We are delighted to share a successful recap of the KORE Annual Celebration, which took place on December 3rd. The event brought together faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students for an afternoon of networking and academic exchange. This annual event serves as a vital platform to highlight the growing significance of Korean Studies at 91亚色.

The celebration featured a dynamic program that showcased the diverse academic activities within KORE and the wider Korean Studies community. Key highlights included:

Undergraduate Student Engagement: The event featured the presentation of student speaking projects and an official Awards Ceremony recognizing top achievements.

Graduate Research Spark Talks: Engaging presentations by graduate students on their current research.

Program Updates: Faculty members shared details on Korea Studies-related courses at 91亚色 and future program initiatives, alongside a review of KORE's recent activities.

The celebration successfully provided a valuable networking opportunity for attendees while reinforcing the depth and breadth of Korean Studies research at the university.

Congratulations to the Award Winners! We extend our warmest congratulations to the three undergraduate students who were recognized for their outstanding participation in the recent Korean Speech Contest: Gia Bao Huynh, Eunice Neo, and Yuhan Wang.

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Officials from the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) provided a seminar for 91亚色 students who are interested in travelling to Korea for pleasure, study or work. The in-person information session on 25 September 2025 covered a range of topics from shopping, cuisine, trending experiences and more. The event included Korean food and gift bags.

For those interested, you can find the presentation available .

If you鈥檇 like to stay updated on the latest travel information and local events related to Korea, please follow KTO on Instagram @ktocanada.

If you are a 91亚色 student interested in learning more about studying in Korea, or staying up-to-date with the latest from the Korean Office for Research and Education (KORE), please feel free to contact kore[at]yorku.ca.

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1 Year Contract 鈥� 4 days/week 鈥� with possibility of renewal up to 4 more years

A full-time position for KORE (Korean Office of Research and Education), the Coordinator will play a key administrative role in fulfilling its mission and research, educational, and institutional objectives, which reach across Canada. The KORE Coordinator handles and assists all aspects of KORE鈥檚 operational activities, communications, research activities, knowledge mobilization initiatives, and works with part-time staff, and s/he/they must ensure compliance with 91亚色 policies and funding agreements. The Coordinator creates and manages the database for funded activities, produces an annual report, organizes workshops and conferences, assists with research activities, and maintains the website and social media presence. The Coordinator successfully identifies strategic opportunities for partnerships, grants, and visibility by developing strong relationships with KORE members, collaborators, other researchers, community members, and partner universities and organizations. Note that this position is primarily an in-person position and not a remote working position.

2.   MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Assist all aspects of KORE activities working closely with the Director, Deputy Director, and the Korea Region Director;
2. Ensure that all work and use of the budget is carried out in accordance with 91亚色 policies and Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) guidelines;
3. Assist with KORE members鈥� research-related activities, including but not limited to working with research assistants and students, and coordinating events such as conferences, workshops, seminars, and meetings;
4. Develop and assist with promotional activities, and the maintenance of web-based infrastructure and social media presence;
5. Prepare annual progress reports in fulfillment of KORE鈥檚 commitments and priorities, including the preparation of annual reports to AKS;
6. Liaise with stakeholders, as needed, to build and maintain a positive working relationship and act as primary contact for KORE;
7. Develop and maintain effective collaborative relationships with key offices, and academic programs and services within 91亚色;
8. In coordination with the Director, Deputy Director, and Korea Region Director, supports fundraising and the preparation and submission of new grant proposals.

3.  QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational Requirements

An undergraduate degree in the social sciences, business administration, humanities or related. An MA degree or equivalent is an asset.

Please note: This position requires the candidate to produce a verification of degree(s), credential(s) or equivalencies from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview.

Experience

1. A minimum of two years recent experience in research or program coordinator role or related work experience;
2. Experience of working in a post-secondary environment(s) strongly preferred;聽
3. Knowledge of 91亚色 policies and procedures, and governance structures as well as research processes is an asset but not required.

Skills

1. Excellent organizational, management, and administration skills and a demonstrated capacity to manage large budgets (over $500,000), multiple projects and tasks (event coordination), and maintain deadlines;
2. Near native proficiency in English and Korean languages;
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and working with different stakeholders;
4. Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills as well as effective presentation skills;
5. Initiative, flexibility, and a high level of self-directedness and strong problem-solving skills;
6. Strong ability to access and mobilize resources in the university setting;
7. Excellent ability to prepare timely research and other reports, grant applications, emails to funders and various audiences;
8. Ability to maintain websites (knowledge of WordPress would be advantageous) and social media (Facebook, Instagram);
9. Advanced level in Excel and proficiency with MSOffice (Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
10. Ability and willingness to learn new systems, technologies, and project management methods and tools.

Submit the following to kore@yorku.ca:

• Cover letter in English and Korean addressed to KORE Director, Professor Ann Kim
• CV in English listing three work references (One reference can be Korean-speaking).

Deadline: Application due Friday, August 22, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview shortly after. The position may begin September 2, 2025.

Questions can be directed to: kore[at]yorku.ca.

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Korea United: Envisioning the Future We'll Live In聽 "韱奠澕頃滉淡: 鞖半Μ臧� 靷挫晞臧� 氙鸽灅毳� 靸侅儊頃橂嫟鈥� was held on 17 July 2025 at 91亚色. The event was organized by the Toronto Chapter of the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (PUAC), with support from KORE. Faculty Associate Thomas R. Klassen (School of Public Policy and Administration) was one of the event speakers.

Photograph provided by T. R. Klassen

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91亚色 undergraduate students with an interest in Korea spent three weeks in Seoul in May 2025 as part of their global political studies summer study abroad course.

Every day was filled with learning: visits to palaces and museums, K-pop dance class, tour of the DMZ, Korean cooking class, baseball game, lectures, visits to historic sites, live shows, and more.

The students visited , and . In addition, the students met with officials at the Canadian Embassy in Seoul.

The course provided students with an understanding of contemporary Korean culture, history and politics that is only possible from experiential education.

"The summer study abroad course demonstrates the commitment to internationalization of the university, and KORE鈥檚 partnerships in Korea," said Thomas R. Klassen (School of Public Policy and Administration) who led the course.

Photographs provided by T. R. Klassen

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KORE pleased to support the inaugural Toronto-Korea Disability Rights Film Festival 韱犽韱� 頃滉淡 鞛レ暊鞚� 鞚戈秾 鞓來檾鞝� Resist 鈥� Through Life, Through Labour. The June event was an afternoon of powerful storytelling, cross-border solidarity and meaningful dialogue. Graduate Associate Seulsam Lee (Sociology) was an event co-organizer.

Photograph provided by S. Lee

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On October 25, 2024, KORE members met with Deputy Consul General, and four consuls, of the Korean consulate in Toronto. The informal meeting, held at the 91亚色 campus, was a fruitful discussion of matters of common interest, including the Korea diaspora in Canada. The consular officials and KORE members undertook to continue to collaborate and to strengthen the role of Korean studies at 91亚色.

Photograph provided by T. Klassen

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