Institute for Asian Studies at Portland State University

We are grateful for the success of the first annual event of the KORE (Korean Outreach, Research, and Education) initiative.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our guest speaker, Dr. Yong-Chool Ha; CLAS Dean David Bowman; the K-Pop Dance Club for their outstanding performance; the PSU KORE undergraduate fellows for their presentations; the PSU KORE faculty; and all attendees who helped make this event a success.

We look forward to celebrating many more KORE events in the future.

Join us as we celebrate the 1st Annual PSU KORE Initiative, bringing together culture, research, education, and community at Portland State University!

Experience an evening filled with k-pop performance, inspiring conversations, guest lecture, fellowship recognition, and connection with students, faculty, and community members passionate about Korean Studies.

Date: May 29, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Venue: ASRC Room 515, Portland State University

Refreshments begin at 3:00 PM

Come celebrate the launch and growing impact of the PSU KORE Initiative (Korean Outreach, Research, and Education).

We look forward to seeing you there!

Last evening, it was a great delight learning about Tinder and the perspectives of South Korean MZers (Millennials and Generation Z) on dating and s*x, as well as how they navigate and vet profiles before meeting up, from Dr. Seungkyung Kim.

In conclusion, MZers are pushing back against the constraints and challenges facing their generation, and many are experiencing dating as a way to find small but meaningful moments of happiness.

We want to say a big thank you to everyone who joined us for this wonderful event!

The Institute for Asian Studies Student Scholarship 2026 is now open!

Apply if you are a full-time undergrad or grad student pursuing studies related to Asia, Asian languages, or study abroad programs in Asia.

Scholarship Award: Up to $1,000 will be awarded to one or two selected applications!

Deadline: June 5, 2026, 11:59 PM

Required Materials:
✨IAS Scholarship Application Form
✨Personal Statement (max 500 words)
✨Follow-On Service Project Proposal
✨Enrollment or Study Abroad Verification
✨Unofficial Transcripts
✨Two Letters of Recommendation (at least one from a professor or academic advisor)

🔗 Scan the QR code to apply now or visit the link in bio!

Have questions? Contact Dr. Hyeyoung Woo at [email protected]

Join us for the Annual Trena Gillette Memorial Lecture as Dr. Seungkyung Kim explores how Generation MZ in South Korea is navigating Tinder, relationships, and shifting ideas about adulthood.

📅 Thursday, May 14, 2026
⏰ 4:00 – 5:30 PM (refreshments at 3:30 PM)
📍 Academic & Student Recreation Center, Room 515

This event is free and open to the public!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for today’s IAS talk featuring Dr. Eun Kyong Shin. She shared compelling insights on the Shifting Landscape of Social Relationships and the Growing Depression Epidemic in South Korea.

It was an engaging session, made even better by the thoughtful questions and discussion from our audience. We appreciate you being part of it.

We look forward to seeing you at our next event: the Trena Gillette Memorial Lecture on May 14.

Join us for an insightful talk next week!

Title: Shifting Landscape of Social Relationships and the Depression Epidemic in South Korea

Over the past two decades, South Korea has seen a striking rise in depression, anxiety, and su***de. What if depression is better understood as a relational crisis?

Dr. Eun Kyong Shin, Associate Professor at Korea University and Visiting Scholar at Harvard University, will explore how accelerated modernization, urbanization, and digitalization are reshaping the very foundations of relationship-making in Korean society.

Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time: 12:40 PM – 2:00 PM
Location Parson Gallery, 2nd Floor, 506 SW Mill St, Portland, OR 97201

Free & open to the public, registration is highly recommended!

Visit our website for more info and to register (scan the QR code).

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Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for Dr. Andrew Kim’s talk on U.S. Race Relations and the Asian American Achievement Paradox: Sociological Explanations and Implications!

We loved seeing such a good turnout!

We are excited for what’s ahead, stay tuned for more events coming up this spring term.

Hope to see you there!

Welcome to Spring Term, remember to bloom, flourish and grow!!!

Mark your calendars!

Join us next Thursday, April 9th for a thought-provoking talk you won’t want to miss!

Speaker: Dr. Andrew Kim, University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Topic: US Race Relations and the Asian American Achievement Paradox: Sociological Explanations and Implications
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Academic and Student Recreation Center, Room 515

🔗 Scan the QR code on this flyer to register!

This event is co-sponsored by the

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