Opening Remarks
Panel 1 - Gender and Sexuality in Korean Culture
Discussant: Professor Sangjoon Lee, University of Michigan
The Hallyu Heroine: Gender Discourse in Korean TV Dramas & Reception in Urban China
Elise Huerta- Senior, Asian Laguages and Cultures, University of Michigan
Gay Identity in South Korean Film
Nathan Schmall- Junior, Sociology, University of Michigan
The Housewifization Movement: The Alienation of the Korean Woman
Caroline Koo- Senior, East Asian Languages and Cultures and Philosophy, Politics, and Law, University of Southern California
2:10 - 3:10 Panel 2 - Political Economy of the Korean Peninsula
Discussant: Professor David Kang, University of Southern California
Will North Korea Survive?: How Domestic Politics Might Cause the “Kim” Dynasty’s Eventual Decline
Isobel Brown- Junior, Public Relations and East Asian Studies, University of Southern California
The Fundamentals of Sino-DPRK Relations and the Prospects for Change
Susan Yang- Senior, East Asian Area Studies and International Relations, University of Southern California
Evolution of Family Business and Extinction of Small and Midsized Companies
Jay Choi-Junior, Economics, University of Michigan
3:20 - 4:20 Panel 3 - Korean Identity and New Media
Discussant: Professor Nojin Kwak University of Michigan
Ethnic Identity in Korean Transracial Adoptees
Michael Welch- Senior, Psychology & Skye Huerta-Sophmore, Linguistics, University of Michigan
Public Shaming via the Internet and Its Effects Upon Society
Sam Yoo- Junior, Ross School of Business, Finance/Politial Science, University of Michigan
4:45 - 5:45 Hands-On Minhwa Demonstration Led by Master Artists
Chang Soo Song, Director, Korea Folk Painting Association
Jung-Ye Nam, Director, Nam, Jung-Ye Folklore Study Academy
5:45 - 6:30 Wrap-Up and Conclusion
