[KS] Monash University Korean Studies Seminar Events

Wed Aug 13 01:40:28 EDT 2025

Dear KS list members, please note the following online event. Please
register using the Google form and a ZOOM link will be sent to you one day
prior to the seminar. Hope to see you there. All the best, Sandy

*Monash University Korean Studies Research Hub (MUKSRH) presents:*

*LLCL Event Series on Korean Cinema*

*'Lectures on Arts and Beyond'*

Professor Brian Yecies (University of Wollongong) and Professor Haerin Shin
(Korea University)

Room S10, Theatre (Bldg 25), 16 Rainforest Walk, Monash Clayton VIC 3168 &
via ZOOM

26th August 2025, 10am-1pm AEST (Melbourne time)

*Event Schedule:*
10-10:10am: Introduction
10:10-11am: Professor Brian Yecies' talk
11-11:10am: Break
11:10-12pm: Professor Haerin Shin's talk
12-1pm: Open discussion and Q&A
Register here <https://forms.gle/QmFJna3AE5bnf5faA>.

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*Monash University Korean Studies Research Hub (MUKSRH) presents:*

*Monash Beyond Borders Korean Studies Seminar Series 2025*

*'Gender Narratives in Korean Aid.'*

Dr Jae-Eun Noh (Research Fellow at Australian Catholic University)

Room G61, Learning and Teaching Building (LTB), Monash Clayton VIC 3168 &
via ZOOM

27th August 2025, 3pm AEST (Melbourne time)

*Bio*
Born and raised in South Korea, Dr Jae-Eun Noh is an international
development scholar whose research focuses on development policies and
practices from human rights perspectives. Jae-Eun’s recent publications
examined Korean development policies and practitioners through the lens of
emotions, cosmopolitan nationalism in Korea, and Korean migrants’ activism.
Jae-Eun is currently working on the global research project, “Solidarity in
Global Health” as a Research Fellow at the Australian Catholic University.

*Abstract*

Aid policies and practices are shaped by both international and national
drivers. The promotion of gender equality in Korean aid has largely been
attributed to international influences. This talk explores how women’s
economic empowerment is conceptualised and implemented in Korean aid,
considering both international and national factors.

Korea has strengthened its commitment to gender mainstreaming in its aid
projects by adopting policies and guidelines for gender equality and
increasing gender-related ODA. However, Korea has also been experiencing a
gender backlash, as demonstrated in its two recent presidential elections.
In addition, despite its long history and notable achievements in the
women’s rights movements, Korea still exhibits a significant gender gap,
particularly in economic terms.

An analysis of project reports identified four key misconceptions, which
reflect Korea’s discourses on gender and development, and present barriers
to adopting a transformative approach to gender equality. This talk will
add new insights by highlighting the role of domestic influences on Korean
aid and offer suggestions on how Korean aid can advance gender equality.

Register here <https://forms.gle/m9XaZiQzWd7aSSnX9> for a ZOOM link.

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*Monash University Korean Studies Research Hub (MUKSRH) presents:*

*Monash Beyond Borders Korean Studies Seminar Series 2025*

*'Status of Gender Equality and Gender Impact Assessment in South Korea'*

Dr Dool Soon Kim (Korean Women's Development Institute)

Room 236, Learning and Teaching Building (LTB), Monash Clayton VIC 3168 &
via ZOOM

4th September 2025, 3pm AEST (Melbourne time)

*Bio*
Dool Soon Kim has worked a researcher at the Korean Women's Development
Institute in South Korea since 2009, where she researches the gender impact
assessment of policies and develop mid- to long-term women's policy for
governments. She also provide consulting services to central government
agencies and local government officials on the implementation of policies
from a gender-sensitive perspective.

*Abstract*

How do women live in South Korea today? South Korea has achieved remarkable
growth in various areas, including political democratization, economy,
society, and culture. In 2024, Korea's nominal GDP ranked 12th in the
world. A recent report from the International Monetary Fund has revealed
that South Korea now ranks first in the world for soft power. In this
context of growth, I will examine how South Korean women experience life
from a gender perspective.

Efforts to reduce gender inequality have been made across various sectors.
Despite this, gender inequality structures persist. The gender wage gap in
South Korea is the widest among OECD countries, and women's participation
in senior decision-making positions remains very low. Rigid gender roles
still exist in everyday life.

As part of its efforts to address gender inequality, the Korean government
conducts a yearly gender impact assessment on various policies. This
presentation will examine the operational structure of Korea's gender
impact assessment system and examples of policy improvement.

Register here <https://forms.gle/gVh9geCN5FQ7GcXc9> for a ZOOM link.

Please contact Monash University Korean Studies Research Hub Coordinator
Ms Sandy Nguyen for further details.

Sandy.Nguyen1 at monash.edu <Sandy.nguyen1 at monash.edu>

Kind Regards,

Sandy Nguyen

*MUKSRH Coordinator*

Website: Monash Korean Studies Research Hub
<https://www.monash.edu/arts/languages-literatures-cultures-linguistics/korean-studies-research-hub>

Facebook: MonashUniKorean <https://www.facebook.com/monashunikorean.edu/>

Twitter: @MonashUniKorean <https://twitter.com/MonashUniKorean>
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