Thomas Klassen, a professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration, has co-edited a new book that examines contemporary Korean popular culture over the past quarter century. The book, titled Contemporary Korean culture from the edge: transgression, innovation, and intimacy (Bloomsbury, 2026) was edited by Hong Kal, Thomas R. Klassen and Jooyeon Rhee.
This book seeks to provide new perspectives on contemporary Korea, exploring topics like fashion, food, music, art, literature, architecture and more, looking at how culture has shaped the country. Â
Thomas Klassen holds a PhD from the University of Toronto. His research specializes in employment and labour, public administration, comparative labour market policies, income security policies, retirement and pensions, Korea and East Asia.
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