[KS] [2026 Connections] Connect & Explore Workshops (Registration Open)

[Songhee Lee (Korea Univ)]

Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to announce two upcoming workshops as part of 2026 Koreanist Summer Connections, organized by the Institute for Global Humanities Research and Collaboration (IGHRC) at Korea University. These sessions offer opportunities for scholars, particularly emerging researchers, to engage in focused topical seminars and short-term intensive workshops. All sessions will be held on-site at Korea University.
★Registration closes July 8. Please register here:https://forms.gle/HY6f1PXDsZQbPdp27
1) Matters of Dining with the Eastern Barbarians: Who Gets the Bean and the Chopping Block? — From Historiography to AI
This workshop examines early Chinese ethnographic accounts of the so-called "Eastern Barbarians" (東夷) found in historical texts such as the Sanguo zhi (三國志) and Hou Hanshu (後漢書). Through close reading and discussion, participants will explore how early Chinese historiography described the societies of Northeast Asia, and how cultural practices—such as the use of ritual vessels (俎豆)—were used to mark distinctions between "civilized" and "barbarian." The title alludes to the classical phrase 俎豆之事, referring to matters of ritual practice that often function as markers of cultural hierarchy in these texts. The workshop will also compare traditional historiographical interpretation with AI-assisted translation and analysis, reflecting on new possibilities and limitations in working with early historical sources.
Facilitator: Dr. Maria (Masha) KobzevaSchedule: July 13–14, 10:30 AMLanguage: English
2) Korean Traditional Philology Workshop (한국 전통 서지학 워크숍)
This two-day intensive workshop introduces the foundational methods and materials of classical Korean philology (書誌學). Day one consists of hands-on bibliographic practice with guided instruction in core concepts and terminology, while day two features an on-site visit to the rare books collection at the Korea University Library. The workshop is designed for graduate students and advanced researchers seeking to strengthen their practical engagement with pre-modern Korean texts.
Facilitator: Dr. Johhan Noh (노요한)Schedule: July 20–21, 10:30 AMLanguage: Korean / EnglishWe look forward to your participation.
Best regards,Songhee Lee
Research ProfessorInstitute for Global Humanities Research and CollaborationKorea University, Seoul

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