[KS] Károly Fendler

[Charles K. Armstrong]

Dear Ruediger,

I am very saddened to hear this news. Karoly was always generous with  
his time and always willing sharing his vast and unique knowledge of  
Korea. As you know, he helped me a great deal with my research. I hope  
his impressive and important collection of Korea-related books and  
other materials will find a good home, perhaps in a university library  
somewhere. best,

Charles
-- 
Charles K. Armstrong
Professor of History
Director, Center for Korean Research
Columbia University
930 International Affairs Building
420 West 118th Street
New York, NY 10027

Tel: 212-854-1721
Fax: 212-749-1497


Quoting Ruediger Frank <ruediger.frank at univie.ac.at>:

> Dear KS list members,
> I have received the sad news from Budapest that Dr. Károly Fendler   
> has passed away on 17th February 2013. He was one of the first   
> Hungarian diplomats who spent time in North Korea from the 1950s. We  
>  have met regularly in Vienna once or twice a year until last  
> autumn,  and it was always instructive and inspiring, often also  
> entertaining  to hear his insider's stories about the North Korean  
> leadership. He  remained committed to Korea and Korean Studies until  
> his last days.  Károly's enthusiasm for his research, his  
> willingness to share, his  deep insights and good sense of humor  
> will be missed greatly.
> Rudiger Frank
>
>
> --
> Univ.-Prof. Dr. Rudiger Frank
> Head of Department
> Professor of East Asian Economy and Society
> Secretary, Association for Korean Studies in Europe
>
> University of Vienna
> Department of East Asian Studies
> Spitalgasse 2 Hof 2.3
> 1090 Vienna
> - Austria -
>
> phone:  +43-1-4277 43871
> fax:    +43-1-4277 43849
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> email: ruediger.frank at univie.ac.at