First Korea Foundation Award to Dr Deuchler
26 November 2008
Dr Martina Deuchler, Professor-Emerita of Korean Studies at SOAS, recently received the first Korea Foundation Award, recognizing her contributions to the field of Korean studies. The award was inaugurated in 2008 to honor and express the Foundation's appreciation to individuals that strive to promote awareness of Korean culture in the international community.
For this first year of the award, priority was given to scholars of Korean Studies who have contributed to laying the groundwork for Korean Studies abroad. Distinguished scholars and experts of Korean Studies from Korea as well as abroad selected nominees, who were then reviewed by a selection committee of relevant experts in Korea. On Oct. 31, 2008, the selection committee announced Dr Deuchler as this year’s recipient. She will receive the award in a ceremony on the 10th of December.
For more information on Korean studies at SOAS, please visit the Centre of Korean Studies or Department of the Languages & Cultures of Japan & Korea websites.
