[KS] Webinar: Exploring the Nordic Countries' relations with the DPR Korea, 24 Nov, 12:15-15:00 (CET)

[Sabine Burghart]

Dear all,

We cordially invite you to the webinar "Exploring the Nordic Countries' relations with the DPR Korea" organized by the Centre for East Asian Studies of the University of Turku on 24 November 2023.

Fifty years ago, the Nordic countries established diplomatic relations with the DPR Korea, with Finland simultaneously recognizing the Republic of Korea. In this webinar, we explore the Nordic countries' relations with North Korea with a focus on Finland, Norway and Sweden. Particular attention will be paid to the time period of normalization, actors campaigning for recognition of the DPR Korea and the early years of bilateral relations.

Date & time: 24 Nov 2023 (Fri), 12:15-15:00 (CET) / 13:15-16:00 (EET) NB: different time zones.
Venue: Zoom. Register here<https://utu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dwDtRx09R1-niTwG3zLF5Q> for Zoom Webinar. Meeting ID: 649 9957 3648; Passcode: 265725

Speakers and topics:

Vladimir Tikhonov (University of Oslo): North Korea in Norway: Relationship, Images, and Realities
Sonja Häussler (Stockholm University): Swedish and Korean intellectuals' campaigning for the recognition of the DPRK
Ulv Hanssen (Soka University), Erik Isaksson (FU Berlin), Magnus Hilding Lundström (Swedish Defense College/UI): Business, politics and global change: the roots of Sweden-DPRK normalization
Sabine Burghart and Ville Sava (Centre for East Asian Studies, University of Turku): Finland's neutrality policy, the (North) Korea question, and interests

The full programme and speaker bios can be found here<https://www.utu.fi/en/the-nordic-countries-relations-with-the-dpr-korea>.

Best regards,
Sabine

Dr. Sabine Burghart
University Lecturer
Academic Director EAST Programme
Centre for East Asian Studies
20014 - University of Turku
Finland
www.utu.fi/ceas<http://www.utu.fi/ceas>


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