Council on East Asian Studies Yale-Korea Forum: “The Opportunities and Challenges of Korean Entertainment in the Global World”

Event time: 
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - 4:30pm
Location: 
Sterling Memorial Library, Lecture Hall See map
120 High Street
New Haven, CT 06520
Event description: 

The Council on East Asian Studies Yale-Korea Forum presents Ji Hoon Park, Professor of Media and Communication, Korea University: 

“The Opportunities and Challenges of Korean Entertainment in the Global World.”

Ji Hoon Park’s research within the fields of media and cultural studies delves into the cultural implications of Korean entertainment. His latest article on Netflix and platform imperialism was mentioned in the New York Times. His scholarly contributions have found recognition in esteemed international journals, including the Journal of Communication, Media, Culture & Society, and Tourism Geographies. In addition to his academic pursuits, Park is also an independent filmmaker. Notably, The New York Times offered commentary on Park’s documentary film, “When the West Brings Civilization Back to Africa” (2008), in 2019.

Moderated by Grace Kao, IBM Professor of Sociology and Professor of Ethnicity, Race and Migration.

 

Admission: 
Free
Open to: 
General Public