Today, I presented the research project at the conference of the Memory Studies Association. Thanks to my fellow panelists for a good discussion and useful feedback.
Statue of Peace visited, interviews conducted
During my field research end of April, I visited the Statue of Peace in Pusan and Seoul and interviewed activists of civic groups, who protect the statues.
Pusan:
Seoul:
Project presented at International Forum in Pusan
I have presented the research project “Contentious Memory Politics” at an international forum, which took place at Pusan National University. The forum brought together researchers from the University of Groningen and PNU to discuss the changing geopolitical environment on the Korean Peninsula.
Launch of project website
The website of the research project “Contentious Memory Politics in East Asia and the Case of the Statue of Peace” is online. Updates will be posted here.
Thank you for joining me!
Statue of Peace 