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Time: 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Venue: Townhouse Courtyard, Penrhyn Road campus, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 2EE
Price: free
Speaker(s): Professor Jieun Kiaer (Oxford University)

This talk provides an engaging and easy-to-follow exploration of the future trajectory of Hangeul and the Korean language amidst the global phenomenon of Hallyu. Designed for students with heritage from both South and North Korea, as well as the general British public, it examines how Hangeul is expanding beyond the Korean peninsula, growing in significance as a global cultural asset.

Through a review of Hangeul's past, present, and future, this presentation commemorates its historical importance while forecasting its evolving role in shaping identities and fostering connections worldwide.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn and practice Hangeul, engaging directly with this remarkable script. All ages are welcome to join us for an insightful and accessible discussion as we celebrate Hangeul and its continued influence in the digital age. 

Professor Jieun Kiaer's biography

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Contact: Eugene Kim
Email: E.Kim@kingston.ac.uk