Kwanjeong Japanese Studies Project

On July 24, 2019, the Lee Jong-hwan Education Foundation donated 250 million won for research support to Institute of Japanese Studies at Seoul National University. The Institute is promoting the project under this research fund as a “Kwanjeong Japanese Research Project”. In addition to various research projects, we are conducting programs to nurture the next generation through the hosting of academic conferences, including the official Japanese Research Academic Conferences, and exchange programs with the National Japanese Teachers' Association.

Research
Projects
Academic
Projects
IJS-JTA Exchange
Projects
Kwanjeong
Japan Review

A super-Aged Society, Disaster Society Reorganization and Regeneration of the Japanese Living World: Anthropological Study on the Hanshin Area after the Great Earthquake of 1995

Introduction	This joint research was conducted on the reorganization and regeneration of the Kobe area through the 'Hanshin Awaji Earthquake of 1995' by setting the problem of Japan, which is an unprecedented in human history and the threat of disasters are common. We want to conduct an anthropological study. In and , the area of "welfare" continues to expand, and political and social contention and everyday practice surrounding "welfare" have become the focal point of change in the world of life. This joint study examines the reorganization and regeneration of Japan's local communities and civil society , and aims to illuminate the area of "welfare" as its main driving force. To this end, we will consider the multi-layered changes in the living world, focusing on the agenda of . This is to analyze the trends and prospects of Japanese society and to suggest new implications for modern Japanese research.
Director	Kwon, Sook-in (SNU)	“Foreign workers, care robots, AI: a nursing site as a frontier of multiculturalization”
Co-researcher	Park, Seung-hyun (SNU)	“City planning and public housing after the Great Hanshin Earthquake, an anthropological study of the living world”
	Ji, Eun-sook(SNU)	"Local movements in the aging society and the rise of female subjects: Focusing on women's gatherings and Osaka's activities for a better aging society"
	Owa Mie (KWANSEI GAKUIN University)	"A study on the support system for nursing homes for the elderly in need of care: AIP and community care, issues of isolation for the elderly and home support"
	Yama Yoshiyuki (KWANSEI GAKUIN University)	"Establishment of the support system for individuals in the event of a disaster based on the community of the super-aged society"
Assistant	Kim, Ah-Rong	SNU GSIS

Kwanjeong Japanese Studies Academic Conferences

Institute for Japanese Studies at Seoul National University is holding a conference for Japanese Studies with the support of the Lee Jong-hwan Education Foundation. In August 2019, the 1st Academic Conference was held on the theme of "Korea-Japan Relations: Beyond Anti-Japanese and Anti-Korean"

Theme: Korea-Japan Relations: Beyond Anti-Japanese and Anti-Korean
Date : August 26th, 2019, 14:00-17:30
Venue : KFB Bldg. 2nd Floor International Conference Room

The 1st academic conference was held with the presentation of research and panel discussions by professors at the Japan Research Institute, starting with the keynote lecture by Emeritus Professor Wada Haruki of Tokyo University, “Abe's 2nd Cabinet Relations with North Korea”. Professor Nam Ki Jeong presented the research on the theme of 'Agitation and Overcoming of the Korean-Japanese System in 1965,' and Director Kim Hyun-Cheol presented the research on the subject of 'Korea's blessings in disguise Strategy'. And Professor Kim, Hyojin presented on the theme of 'Korea-Japan Internet Response Around Controversy over the Demolition of Girl statue'. Afterward, it was finished with a panel discussion by reporter Yeong-Joon Ye of the JoongAng Ilbo and reporter Gil Yoon-Hyeong of the Hankyoreh newspaper.

Theme: Covid-19 and Japan
Date : August 24th, 2020. 13:30-18:00
Venue : Hoam Faculty Center, Seoul National University

The 2nd academic conference was canceled offline event and broadcast online due to the COVID-19. Following the opening remarks and congratulatory remarks, the academic conference began with a keynote lecture by Professor Kim Tae-hyeong, Department of Infectious Diseases, Soonchunhyang Medical University. As the first part of the presentation, Professor Nam Ki-jung of the Institute of Japan gave a presentation on “Reform of Northeast Asian Order in the Post-Corona Era and the Possibility of Korea-Japan Cooperation” and “Japanese Politics in the Corona Crisis” by Professor Jeong-jin Park of Tsudajuku University. In the second part presentation, "The Impact of Corona 19 and the Japanese Economy" by Professor Chang-Min Lee of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Professor Seung-Hyeon Park of the Institute of Japan's "Japanese Society after the Pandemic: Disaster, Anxiety and Self-Reliance, the Olympics" was presented. The discussion lasted for about an hour, led by Shim Gyu-seon, former Dong-A Ilbo waiting room, and Horiyama Akiko, head of the Seoul branch of the Mainichi Shimbun.

Visiting Japanese lecture

When there is a request for special lectures at secondary schools in the country through the National Japanese Teachers Association (JTA), The faculty in our Institute host around 4-5 lectures yearly. There were four lectures organized in the second half of 2019.

No.	Date	Scholl	Lecturer	Theme
1	September 18th, 2019	Michuhol Foreign Language High School	Nam, Ki Jeong	Korea and Japan: 100 years in the past, 100 years in the future
2	October 18th, 2019	Cheongwon High School	Jo, Gwanja	Exchange of popular culture between Korea and Japan and friendship between Korea and Japan
3	October 23rd, 2019	Incheon Taxation High School	Seo, Dong Ju	Conversion of Korea-Japan Relations and Re-awareness of Korea-Japan Exchange
4	November 8th, 2019	Incheon Shinhyeon High School	Seo, Dong Ju	Conversion of Korea-Japan Relations and Re-awareness of Korea-Japan Exchange
5	July 3rd, 2020	Chengwon High School	Seo, Dong Ju	Modern Japanese Cultural Theory
6	Nov 13th, 2020	Sangmyung University	Seo, Dong Ju	Novel Prize for Litearture and Japanese Literature
7	Dec 2nd, 2020	Changwon University	Seo, Dong Ju	COVID-19 and Japanese Society
8	Dec 21st, 2020	Geumcheon-gu Office	Seo, Dong Ju	Japanese Litearture and the "awkward" Japanese - Centering Kawabata Yasunari, the recipient of the Nove Prize
9	May 17th, 2021	Sangmun High School	Seo, Dong Ju	COVID-19 and Japanese Society
10	May 25th, 2021	Dongguk University	Seo, Dong Ju	Godzilla and Psychiatric History of of the postwar Era
11	Sep 8th, 2021	SNU	Seo, Dong Ju	Kawabata Yasunari
12	Dec 15th,, 2021	National Assembly Legislative Investigation Agency	Seo, Dong Ju	Japanese Society in the COVID era and the direction of future-oriented Korea-Japan relationship
13	Jan 5th, 2022	SNU	Seo, Dong Ju	Japanese Literature and Colony
14	Jan 14th, 2022	Korean Society of Japanese Literature	Seo, Dong Ju	The Structure of post-war Thoughts in reading Godzilla
15	Feb 26th, 2022	Council of Japanese Language Teachers	Seo, Dong Ju	The Psychiatric History of Post-war Japan in reading Sub-culture
16	May 10th, 2022	Daejeon Youseong High School	Seo, Dong Ju	The Shock of COVID and the Japanese Recognition of the World
17	July 6th, 2022	Gyeongju High School	Seo, Dong Ju	Japanese Recognition of World in the COVID era and the future of Korea-Japan Relationship
18	July 14th, 2022	Incheon Choeun High School	Seo, Dong Ju	Japanese Cultural Theory
19	Nov 10th, 2022	Online	Seo, Dong Ju	History of Mind in reading the movie Godzilla
20	Nov 15th, 2022	Online	Seo, Dong Ju	History of Mind in reading the movie Godzilla
21	Jan 12th, 2023	Oneline	Seo, Dong Ju	Kawabata Yasunari, A Thousand Cranes
22	April 03, 2023	Online	Seo, Dong Ju	Viewing Japanese Aesthetic by Reading Modern Novel
23	May 9th, 2023	SNU	Seo, Dong Ju	Kawabata Yasunari, A Thousand Cranes
24	July 19, 2023	Daejoen Youseung High School	Seo, Dong Ju	Kawabata Yasunari, Snow Country

Field Trip to SNU-IJS

Our institutes host high school students` field trip to SNU-IJS approximately less than five times a year.

Joint Workshop

A joint workshop is held once a year to promote communication and mutual understanding between universities and high schools.

Kwanjeong Japan Review (in Korean)

Institute for Japanese Studies at Seoul National University has planned to face the common problems of contemporary Korea and Japan and to seek alternatives for future win-win growth. Korea and Japan have many common problems, including political and economic changes due to low birth rates and aging, future uncertainties and diplomatic conflicts in the global society, and increasing social diversity and widening gaps. In this regard, intends to send an analytical column pursuing timeliness and popularity for various issues in Japan and Korea-Japan issues. Through this, we intend to provide a forum for future-oriented public opinion that can critically understand Japanese society and expand the perspective of Korean society.

Introduction

IJS will be the Center of International Research and Networking Japanese Studies.

Research Activities

Constructing a Global Foothold for Research on Contemporary Japan’s Life-World.

Academic Activities

IJS holds academic conferences and many other academic exchange opportunities with domestic and international Research Institutes and Japan Specialists.

Publications

IJS has contributed in activating Communication and Developing the Quality of Research through its Publications.

International Exchanges

IJS has expanded its research base through academic conferences, research activities, and fostering of the future specialists.

Fostering the Specialists

IJS operates various programs to foster future Japan Specialists to continue research on Japan.

Social Contributions

IJS seeks to contribute to the society through research and academic activities.

Database

IJS provides various kinds of database in order to interpret lively and accurate Japanese Life-World.

Communications

Through systematic research connections, IJS constructs an extensive Japan Research Institution.