This article outlines a plan for revitalizing rural Korea with an emphasis on traditional goods and architecture.
한국경제신문
2012년2월 08일
한국 농촌 세계화 `전통` 담아야
산업화 이전 유구한 역사 못살려
마을 상징물 만들어 홍보에 주력
된장에 스토리 입히면 관광 자원
이만열 < 경희대 교수·후마니타스칼리지 >
“Let us Permit Imagination!” (Kukmin ilbo Newspaper article in Korean
“Let us Permit Imagination!” Kookmin Ilbo Newspaper
February 6, 2012
This article argues that in Korea there are plenty of extremely creative people. The problem is simply that organizations do not let them realize their potential.
국민일보
2012년02월06일
“상상력을 許하라!”
이만열 (임마누엘 페스트라이쉬)
“낡은 도시 잠재력 깨우려면 행정·정치가 예술가의 창의력 발휘를 뒷받침해야 한다”
More on why we need to demand more proficiency in Korean language of internationals
More on why we need to demand more proficiency in Korean language of internationals
Emanuel Pastreich
February 8, 2012
There are several underlying factors behind the reluctance of Koreans to demand high proficiency in Korean from foreigners.
First, the Korean language is viewed primarily as an extension of Korean ethnic identity, and not as an object for objective investigation and evaluation. Many Koreans think that ethnic Koreans should speak perfect Korean and foreigners are a bit odd if they speak any Korean at all. Most Koreans evaluate ability in
Is the world really becoming smaller?
It is a platitude that the world is growing smaller. Whether reading through Frances Cairncross’s “The Death of Distance” or Thomas Friedman’s “The World is Flat” one gets the impression that the growth of new technologies which link us together reduces distance between us and makes the world smaller, more connected. Although it is hard to imagine how seven billion people could ever be a single group, a global village, there will be few objections if I say that “technology is making the world smaller” at a cocktail party.
But that assumption is not necessarily true. Let me make two different, related points.
“The Humanities as a Common Basis for Communication between People” (article in Korean in “The National Economy”)
Article in Korean on Emanuel’s work at Kyung Hee University and the Asia Institute published in KDI’s Journal “The National Economy. The interview focuses on the importance of the humanities in an age of rapid technological change.
February, 2012
Korea Development Institute “The National Economy”
“The Humanities as a Common Basis for Communication between People”
Korea Development Institute
KDI 한국개발연구원
월간 나라경제
2012년 2월
“인문학은 인간과 인간을 소통하게 하는 하나의 상식”
The Three Faces of Seoul
February 2, 2012
One striking aspect of Seoul is the contrasting aesthetics we find on every corner. The Beautiful Seoul Project that Eun Shil Park was so kind as to introduce me to has produced this remarkable “Seoul Time Lapse 2010” video which puts forth an image of Seoul so radically different from what most of us old timers are accustomed to, but quite powerful. I must say I am very much reminded of the Tokyo I knew back in 1991 & 1992.
Interview with Emanuel in Money Magazine (article in Korean in Money Magazine of Hankyung Newspaper 한국경제신문 월간 머니)
This interview in Money Magazine (February, 2012) has little to do with money, but rather they concept of the “Korean Dream.” The “Korean Dream” is a positive image that Korea can give to the world that gives both hope and a constructive direction for creating a better world.
William McKenzie: the first American to “go native” in Korea
William McKenzie: the first American to “go native” in Korea
I have spent much time thinking about my role in Korea and the significance of my work. Having lived in Korea now for almost five years, I realize that a critical issue in one’s success, in every action, is how one is perceived by Koreans, and that how Koreans perceive one it related to how one perceives oneself and one’s role.
In this age, there are increasing opportunities for internationals to play a role in Korea beyond the rather limited roles played by internationals in the previous generation. In fact, I meet internationals who come to Korea because they think there is greater opportunity here than in their own countries.
“A study in the growth of international biomedical research collaboration in Korea” (article)
This rather technical article is based on the research that the Asia Institute conducted together with the Korea Research Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology in 2008-2009.
“A study in the growth of international biomedical research
collaboration in Korea”
Authors: PASTREICH, EMANUEL1; SIMON, IAN2; MALAZGIRT, ALP3
International Journal of Technology Management & Sustainable Development
Volume 10, Number 2, 12 December 2011 , pp. 147-164(18)
Abstract:
This article is a study about international scientific collaboration,
specifically as it relates to the biotechnology sector in Korea. The
Korean biotechnology sector is compared to other major centres for