North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a rare joint meeting of party, state, and military officials to publicly denounce former major general Pak Hui-chol for corruption. Pak is accused of a four-year scheme involving selling promotions, taking bribes, and embezzling state funds.
Stanford's Korean Studies program, led by Professor Shin Ki-wook, emphasizes policy-driven research and real-world application beyond traditional humanities. The program aims to create a platform for scholars, cultural and AI practitioners, and policymakers to discuss sustaining Korea's cultural and IT achievements.
Oxford University plans to establish the Oxford Centre for Korean Studies as early as October, following final approval from a faculty meeting last month. The center, led by professors Jieun Kiaer, James Lewis and Chi Young-hae, will oversee Korea-related research and lectures, focusing on modern Korean politics, economy, literature, culture and history. It follows the establishment of centers for Japanese studies in 1981 and Chinese studies in 2008.
