With a purpose to provide an excellent platform for the promotion of Korean studies in India, Researchers’ Association For the Study of Korea (RASK) recently organised All India 11th RASK International seminar at Jamia Millia Islamia. The theme of the seminar was “Act East: Transitions in India’s Engagement with South Korea”, where scholars from eminent universities of India and Korea participated and shared their experiences and research papers. They presented their understanding and experiences related to Indo-Korean relationship and enrich their knowledge by learning from one another.
The seminar was attended by eminent scholar and former foreign minister of South Korea, Yoon Young Kwan, who talked about the problem of North Korea. Professor Emeritus, International Political Economy, Seoul National University presented the keynote address.
Dr Netranand Sahu, general secretary, RASK, said: “For last two days, a number of excellent papers were presented on different themes starting from security, international relations, economy, language, literature and culture, education, history and society, environment and disaster management that enhances our understanding of bilateral relationships,”
A book titled “India-Korea Relations: Forging a Multi-dimensional Partnership” edited by Prof Sushila Narsimhan and Prof. Kim Do-young was also released by the dignitaries.