Seminars

Seminars

The Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion at Seoul National University

[UPCOMING] CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY SEMINAR
Migrant Domestic Workers in Asia – Labour and Love

Speaker: Fish IP (Regional Coordinator, International Domestic Workers Federation)
Moderator: Ki-Soo EUN (Director at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2024. 6. 19. (Wed) 14:00 – 15:30
Online Zoom Meeting

[UPCOMING] CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY SEMINAR
Policies and Issues in Young Children Care

Speaker: Nam Hee DO (Senior Research Fellow, Korea Institute of Child Care & Education (KICCE))
Moderator: Ki-Soo EUN (Director at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2024. 5. 22. (Wed) 14:00 – 15:30
Online Zoom Meeting

[UPCOMING] CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY SEMINAR
A Feminism for All of Us: Building Sustainable Inclusive Futures

Speaker: Kavita N RAMDAS (Activist in Residence, Global Fund for Women; Founder, KNR Sisters)
Moderator: Ki-Soo EUN (Director at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2024. 4. 17. (Wed) 9:30 – 11:00
Online Zoom Meeting

CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY SEMINAR
Human Rights on Our Plate: Migration, Agriculture, Labor

Speaker: Choon Hee WOO (Scholar Activist; Author of “The Protests at the Perilla Farms”)
Moderator: Ki-Soo EUN (Director at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2024. 3. 20. (Wed) 14:00 – 15:30
Online Zoom Meeting

- Creating an Inclusive Society
Supporting the Inclusion of Afghan Special Contributors’ Children in Public Education: Experience of Ulsan

Speaker: Jin Gyu SEO (Collaborative Education Officer of Ulsan, Metropolitan Office of Education)
Moderator: Hyuna MOON (Senior Reseach Fellow at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2023. 12. 06. (Wed) 14:00 – 15:30
Online Zoom Meeting

- Creating an Inclusive Society
National Accounting for an Inclusive Society & Father’s time in household work and care: dimensions of change?

Speaker:
Jonathan GERSHUNY (Professor of Economic Sociology, UCL Social Research Institute)
Oriel SULLIVAN (Emerita Professor of Sociology of Gender, UCL Social Research Institute)

Moderator: Jiweon JUN (Senior Research Fellow at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2023. 11. 24. (Fri) 14:00 – 15:30
Online Zoom Meeting

Care and Transnational Migration
The Labor Market Structure and Foreign Labourforce in the Care Service Industry

Speaker: Kyu-Yong LEE (Director of Employment Policy Research Division, Korea Labor Institute)
Moderator: Ki-Soo EUN (Director at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2023. 10. 19. (Thurs) 14:00 – 15:30
Online Zoom Meeting

Care and Transnational Migration
Migrant Care Workers in Canada: Policies, issues, and updates

Speaker: Ito PENG (Professor of Sociology and Public Policy, University of Toronto)
Moderator: Ki-Soo EUN (Director at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2023. 09. 22. (Fri) 9:30 – 11:00
Online Zoom Meeting

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND CARE WORK SEMINAR
Digital Technology and Care Work: Perspectives from the Field

Speaker: Kyung Sook CHOI (Director, Seoul Support Center for Elderly Care Workers)
Moderator: Hyuna MOON (Senior Research Fellow at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2023. 07. 20. (Thurs) 14:00 – 15:30
Online Zoom Meeting

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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND CARE WORK SEMINAR
Who wants a “smart wife”? Gender and educational differences in willingness to use technology for domestic work across Europe

Speaker: Ekaterina HERTOG (Associate Professor in AI and Society, University of Oxford)
Moderator: Jiweon JUN  (Senior Research Fellow at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2023. 06. 12. (Mon) 17:30 – 19:00
Online Zoom Meeting

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND CARE WORK SEMINAR
Changing the Medical Paradigm and Digital Health

Speaker: Sang Baek KOH (Department of Preventive Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University)
Moderator: Ki-Soo EUN  (Director at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2023. 05. 18. (Thurs) 10:00 – 11:30
Online Zoom Meeting

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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND CARE WORK SEMINAR
The Future of Employee Health Management: A Single Digital Platform Solution?

Speaker: Christy AHN (Huray Positive, Project Owner)
Moderator: Ki-Soo EUN  (Director at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2023. 04. 27. (Thurs) 15:00 – 16:30
Online Zoom Meeting

CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY SEMINAR
Legal Protection of Domestic Workers: The 2021 Act, Progress, and Challenges

Speaker: Young Mi CHOI (President, Korea Domestic Worker's Association)
Moderator: Hyuna MOON (Senior Research Fellow at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2022. 12. 22, 2PM – 3:30PM
Online Zoom meeting

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MIGRATION AND INTEGRATION SEMINAR
Labor Market Integration of Migrants in Korea: Current Policy Issues and Challenges

Speaker: Kiseon CHUNG (Visiting Researcher at Institute for Social Development and Policy Research, Seoul National University)
Moderator: Jiweon JUN (Senior Research Fellow at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2022. 12. 15, 2PM – 3:30 PM
Online Zoom meeting

CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY SEMINAR
Young Carers and a Caring Society

Speaker: Gi-Hyun JO (Author of "The Narrative of a Young Carer: Becoming The Father of My Father")
Moderator: Jiweon JUN (Senior Research Fellow at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2022. 11. 24, 2PM – 3:30PM
Online Zoom meeting

MIGRATION AND INTEGRATION SEMINAR
The Syria Refugee Crisis and Evaluation of Current Responses

Speaker: Abdul WAHAB (Director, Help Syria)
Moderator: Hyuna MOON (Senior Research Fellow at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2022. 11. 22, 2PM – 3:30PM
Online Zoom meeting

CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY SEMINAR
How is Public Spending on Social Care Being Planned?

Speaker: Kyoung Min YI (Team Manager, Socio-economic Department II, People’s Solidarity for Participatory Democracy)
Moderator: Jiweon JUN (Senior Research Fellow at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2022. 10. 27, 2PM – 3:30PM
Online Zoom meeting

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MIGRATION AND INTEGRATION SEMINAR
Dangerous Muslim Men: Framings of Yemeni Refugees in Korea

Speaker: Farrah SHEIKH (Assistant Professor, Academia Via Serica at Keimyung University)
Moderator: Hyuna MOON (Senior Research Fellow at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2022. 10. 20, 2PM – 3:30PM
Online Zoom meeting

CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY SEMINAR
Enriching the Right to Work in a Care Economy

Speaker: Marina DURANO (Adviser on Care Economy and Partnership Engagement, UNI Global Union)
Moderator: Jooyeoun SUH (Faculty Fellow, American University)

2022. 09. 22, 9AM – 10:30AM
Online Zoom meeting

MIGRATION AND INTEGRATION SEMINAR
The Unfree Labor of Migrant Domestic Workers

Speaker: Rhacel PARREÑAS (Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies, University of Southern California)
Moderator: Jiweon JUN (Senior Research Fellow at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2022. 09. 15, 9AM – 10:30AM
Online Zoom meeting

CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY SEMINAR
Investing in the Care Economy and Gender Justice

Speaker: Maria FLORO (Professor Emerita of Economics, American University)
Moderator: Jooyeoun SUH (Faculty Fellow, American University)

2022. 08. 25, 9AM – 10:30AM
Online Zoom meeting

MIGRATION AND INTEGRATION SEMINAR
Policies and Issues of Migrant Workers in the Agricultural Sector: Possible Revival of the Seasonal Worker System

Speaker: Hye-Kyung LEE (Professor Emerita of Public Administration, Pai Chai University)
Moderator: Hyuna MOON (Senior Research Fellow at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2022. 08. 18, 2PM – 3:30PM
Online Zoom meeting

CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY SEMINAR
Governance Failure in Global Health Crises and Prospects of Collective Action for Resilience in Asia: In Search of Regional Health Security

Speaker: Taekyoon KIM (Professor of Political Economy, Seoul National University Graduate School of International Studies)
Moderator: Ki-Soo EUN (Director at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2022. 07. 28, 2PM – 3:30PM
Online Zoom meeting

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MIGRATION AND INTEGRATION SEMINAR
Korean Refugee Policies and Implementation

Speaker: Sejin KIM (Attorney, Advocates for Public Interest Law)
Moderator: Hyuna MOON (Senior Research Fellow at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2022. 07. 21, 2PM – 3:30PM
Online Zoom meeting

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CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY SEMINAR
Labor Market and Social Welfare Policies in East Asia Under the Pressure of Declining Fertility Rates and Aging Population

Speaker: Jiyeoun SONG (Professor of Political Economy, Seoul National University Graduate School of International Studies)
Moderator: Ki-Soo EUN (Director at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2022. 06. 23, 2PM – 3:30PM
Online Zoom meeting

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MIGRATION AND INTEGRATION SEMINAR
Results of the 3rd Master Plan for Immigration Policy and Direction of the 4th Master Plan

Speaker: Yong-Gook HA (Director of Immigration Policy Division, Ministry of Justice of Korea)
Moderator: Ki-Soo EUN (Director at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2022. 06. 16, 2PM – 3:30PM
Online Zoom meeting

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CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY SEMINAR
Critical Tipping Points for Korea's Economic Transformation

Speaker: Hyeok JEONG (Professor of Political Economy, Seoul National University Graduate School of International Studies)
Moderator: Ki-Soo EUN (Director at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2022. 05. 31, 2PM – 3:30PM
Online Zoom meeting

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MIGRATION AND INTEGRATION SEMINAR
Working Conditions and Experiences of Chinese-Koreans in South Korea

Speaker: Shunyin TAE (Auditor, Aesim Association of Care Providers)
Moderator: Ki-Soo EUN (Director at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2022. 05. 19, 2PM – 3:30PM
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CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY SEMINAR
Discrepancy Between Oral Hygiene Manual and Practice On Site at Elderly Care Facilities

Speaker: Hyun Jeong KIM (Professor of Dental Anesthesiology, Seoul National University School of Dentistry)
Moderator: Ki-Soo EUN (Director at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2022. 04. 28, 2PM – 3:30PM
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MIGRATION AND INTEGRATION SEMINAR
Citizenship of Migrant Workers in South Korea: At the Focus of Social Inclusion and Exclusion

Speaker: Dong-Hoon SEOL (Professor of Sociology, Jeonbuk National University)
Moderator: Hyuna MOON (Senior Research Fellow at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2022. 04. 21, 2PM – 3:30PM
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CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY SEMINAR
The Intersection of Care and Agricultural Sectors: Care Farming in the Netherlands

Speaker: Ellie Yewon CHO (Principal, Wageningen Care Farm Consultancy)
Discussant: Tae Gyun PARK (Dean and Professor of Modern Korean History, Seoul National University Graduate School of International Studies)
Moderator: Ki-Soo EUN (Director at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2022. 03. 21, 2PM – 3:30PM
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MIGRATION AND INTEGRATION SEMINAR
Becoming ‘Us’ With Migrants: Lessons from the Dong-A Ilbo Series “Coexistence”

Speaker: Sae Saem LEE (Journalist, Dong-A Ilbo)
Moderator: Ki-Soo EUN (Director at Center for Transnational Migration and Social Inclusion, Seoul National University)

2022. 03. 17, 2PM – 3PM
Online Zoom meeting

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COVID-19 AND CARE SEMINAR
The Challenges of Care Work and Necessary Social Policy Measures in the Post-Pandemic Era: Examining Seoul Support Center for Elderly Care Workers as a Case Study

Kyung Sook CHOI (Director of Seoul Support Center for Elderly Care Workers)

2020. 12. 27, 2PM – 4PM
Meeting Room 1, Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies, Seoul National University

COVID-19 AND CARE SEMINAR
The Impacts of COVID-19 on Migrants Living in South Korea

Young Sook HEO (Director of Women Migrants Human Rights Center of Korea)

2020. 11. 27, 2PM – 4PM
Meeting Room 1, Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies, Seoul National University

COVID-19 AND CARE SEMINAR
K-Care, In-Person Interaction, and Relationships: Reconceptualizing Community Through Family Care and Visiting Medical Services

Gihyun JO (Author of "Becoming The Father of My Father") & Jong-won Hong (M.D., Clinical Director of the Visiting Doctors Program of Medical Home)

2020. 10. 30, 2PM – 4PM
International Conference Hall, GSIS Bldg. 140-2, Seoul National University

Presentation by Gihyun Jo
Presentation by Jong-won Hong
Discussion and Q&A

COVID-19 AND CARE SEMINAR
Examining the Operation of Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities and Recommendations for Improving LTC Working Conditions and Services

Ji Hyeon JEON (Secretary-General of National Union of Long-Term Care Workers)

2020. 09. 25, 2PM – 3PM
Meeting Room 1, Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies, Seoul National University

Presentation by Ji Hyeon Jeon
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CARE WORK SEMINAR
The Care Economy and Social Infrastructure

Marina Durano (Senior Program Officer of Women’s Rights Program, Open Society Foundations (OSF))

2020. 02. 19, 1:30PM – 3PM
GSIS Bldg. 140-2 Rm. 202, Seoul National University

CARE WORK SEMINAR
Issues and Policy Challenges in Childcare

Namhee DO (Research Fellow of Korea Institute of Child Care and Education (KICCE))

2020. 02. 18, 2PM – 4PM
Socheon Korean Studies Center, GSIS Bldg. 140, Seoul National University

CARE WORK SEMINAR
Current Issues and Challenges in the Supply of Childcare Services

Hoyeon KIM (Director of Public Childcare Center Reporting & Counseling Center, Child Care Division, Korean Public Service and Transport Workers’ Union (KPTU))

2019. 12. 13, 11:30AM – 2:30PM
Socheon Korean Studies Center, GSIS Bldg. 140, Seoul National University

ISSUES AND PERSPECTIVES SEMINAR
The Power of the Collective: Women-Led Movements as a Force for Change

Kavita RAMDAS (Director of Women’s Rights Program, Open Society Foundations (OSF))

2019. 10. 28, 4:30PM – 6PM
International Conference Hall, GSIS Bldg. 140-2, Seoul National University

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