For those in Canberra on Friday 27 February: Author/translator Anton Hur talk

Join us for a conversation with one of the most prolific and well-known literary translators of our time.

Few have done as much for Korean literature in the Anglophone world as Anton Hur. With a publication list that includes more than twenty books, he is the translator behind a host of best-selling, critically acclaimed Korean titles. In this special Book Club, Anton joins Aditi Dubey to discuss Love in the Big City by Sang Young Park, which was longlisted for the International Booker Prize, and Capitalists Must Starve by Park Seolyeon, one of his most recent translations, along with the rest of his extensive body of work, his insightful thoughts on translation, and his many opinions on publishing. Continue reading

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Call for proposals: Korean Studies Grant 2026

The AKS is accepting applications for the 2026 Korean Studies Grant Program. This program offers a variety of funding opportunities for researchers affiliated with educational or research institutions outside of Korea, with the aim of enhancing the quality and global reach of Korean studies. https://intl.aks.ac.kr/english/usr/wap/detail.do?app=10010&seq=11847

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KF Fellowships for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Researchers

The Korea Foundation (KF) is now accepting applications for the KF Fellowship for Graduate Studies and the KF Postdoctoral Fellowship, supporting MA/PhD students and postdoctoral researchers specializing in Korean studies or Korea-related topics. For details, please refer to the attached file or visit the application website at apply.kf.or.kr.

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Opportunity: Research Fellow (Level A, 0.4 FTE) sought at the Monash University Korean Studies Research Hub

The Monash University Korean Studies Research Hub is seeking a Research Fellow (Level A, 0.4 FTE) to join its dynamic team. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. https://careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/683252/research-fellow-monash-korean-studies-research-hub-muksrh?fbclid=IwY2xjawL2TRlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETExdFR5OEtySTRnaFlDV3BwAR5qjVpg43CKf8LKdMXNzCXb6oOG70KWhGxfMjvvymtPgwh2EQBjDUJojE8TMA_aem_fzsSbxPJLf3_L5AZ1dilIw

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Opportunity: Lecturer in Japanese Studies with Japan–Korea Research Focus

Monash Arts is currently recruiting a Lecturer in Japanese Studies to contribute to teaching, research, and community engagement within its Japanese Studies program. Applicants whose research spans both Japan and Korea are especially encouraged to apply.

https://careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/678419/lecturer-in-japanese?fbclid=IwY2xjawLuZmlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHg_cpMYx0Xy0flPglLXM79dkQJ4EgAcH-2DE1RCzVLNxCR9R1PWmyEctQxB7_aem_i0cftIF_CqPDPxONDahWRQ

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