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 York […]
Officials from the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) provided a seminar for York University 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 […]
I. JOB PURPOSE: KORE Coordinator 1 Year Contract – 4 days/week – 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 […]
Korea United: Envisioning the Future We'll Live In "통일한국: 우리가 살아갈 미래를 상상하다” was held on 17 July 2025 at York University. 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 […]
York University 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 […]
KORE pleased to support the inaugural Toronto-Korea Disability Rights Film Festival 토론토 한국 장애인 인권 영화제 Resist — 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
KORE is very excited to explore the possibilities of collaboration, sharing, cooperation and solidarity among Korean Studies faculty and institutions and to revive the energy of the past Canadian Association for Korean Studies (~1996). In this spirit, KORE hosted the inaugural meeting of the Consortium for Korean Studies in Canada on 14 April 2025, with […]
On 02 December 2024, the Korean Office for Research and Education (KORE) held its inaugural celebration of Korean Studies at York University. Students, faculty and visitors came together to network, learn about KORE’s activities, and about each other’s work. Graduate students gave speak talks on their research. KORE’s Director, Ann Kim (Sociology) and faculty members […]
Thomas Klassen (Public Policy and Administration) will lead a Summer Abroad 2025 course in Seoul, Korea. Focused on the politics of youth and old age in South Korea, the course will explore the political debates and cultural shifts—including intergenerational conflicts—that arise with a rapidly aging population. Click here for more information.
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 York 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 […]