Mannam
Mannam is a student-led organization for those interested in learning about Korea. Mannam's objective is to promote cultural understanding and cross-regional networking with other members of the IR/PS community. We do this while enhancing academic and professional interests in all aspects of Korea, including politics, economy, language, and society.
In pursuing this goal, Mannam seeks to:
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Promote connections between visiting scholars, Global Leadership Institute fellows, and MPIA students. This will help create an interactive network within the IR/PS community at UC San Diego, enhancing academic and professional opportunities for Korea focus students.
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Promote dialogue on contemporary issues relavent to working with and in Korea. This includes hosting academic seminars and events on current issues surrounding the Korean peninsula. We also enjoy providing cultural and social activities for our scholars to share in fun together.
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Continue pursuing relationships with Korean communitites on campus and in San Diego, as well as with other regional focus groups in IR/PS.
We work closely with faculty members Stephan Haggard and Jong-Sung You, along with professionals from Korea to invite speakers who are experts in issues related to Korea. Our past speakers include Venerable Pomnyun Sunim, chairperson of several organizations involved in North Korean human rights issues; Dr. Daeje Chin, former Korean Minister of Information and Communication; Professor Chung-In Moon, a leading political analyst and former advisor to Kim Dae Jung and Roh Moo Hyun; and Kathleen Stephens, appointed U.S. Ambassador to South Korea.
However, the highlight of the year was our work with UCSD Libraries on the Korea, North and South film festival. This three-day event showcased films from both sides of the border, along with guest speakers, directors, and UN representatives from North Korea. Mannam hopes to make our cinematic perspective of history and culture and annual event. Our social activities include trips to local Korean restaurants, quarterly Korean movie nights, converting lecture halls into Norebang (Karaoke), and our annual sports matches with the Japan focus group, Asameshikai.
With increasing interest in Korea, our membership and activities have been growing steadily. One of our future goals is to create an innovative networking system between our current students, visiting scholars, and IR/PS alumni. Mannam is currently developing its Mentoring Program to help incoming students make their transition to IR/PS easier.
Please visit our Mannam Calendar for a look at what we are putting together for you~
If you have questions about the organization, please contact one of the following Mannam officers:
President: Georgia Mu
Vice President: So Yeon Cha
Financial Officer: HoKyung Jo
Publisher: Jin Sik Kim
