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Nam Center for Korean Studies
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Recent News
Arts at Michigan Reviews "NCKS Special Event | Pan-tastic: Korean Singer of Tales Meets Jazz"
"The Nam Center for Korean studies, has enriched the community in cultural experiences that previously would not have been possible."
Se-Mi Oh receives honorable mention for the 2025 James B. Palais Prize
The Association for Asian Studies recognized her for her book, "City of Sediments: A History of Seoul in the Age of Colonialism."
The Nam Center for Korean Studies at the University of Michigan International Institute encourages social, political, cultural, and economic understanding of Korea in the U-M community and beyond. Through its student and faculty support and ambitious public programming, the center seeks to increase the depth and breadth of resources devoted to Korean studies.
Events
Apr
02
NCKS Sang-Yong Nam Memorial Lecture | Evolution and Future of Hallyu
Luke Kang, President of The Walt Disney Company, Asia Pacific
4:45 PM
Founders Room
Alumni Center
Apr
08
Nam Center Colloquium Series | Korean Waves before the Wave
Nicholas Harkness, Modern Korean Economy and Society Professor of Anthropology, Harvard University
4:00 PM
Room 1010
Weiser Hall
Apr
12
Korean Cinema NOW | Harbin | 하얼빈
2025 ‧ Action & Adventure ‧ Drama Thriller & Mystery ‧ 1h 48m
1:00 PM
Off Campus Location
Apr
19
Korean Cinema NOW | Mungyeong: More than Roads | 문경
2024 ‧ Drama ‧ 1h 51m ‧ Rated PG-13
1:00 PM
Off Campus Location
