SUBHEAD: "From Colonization to Militarization" a free lecture December 7th at 6-8pm at KCC.
By Kip Goodwin for Island Breath on 29 November 2017 -
(http://islandbreath.blogspot.com/2017/11/korea-in-conflict.html)
Image above: Representatives of North and South Korea meeting in Demilitarized Zone in 2015 peace talks. From (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-34039187).
WHAT:
"From Colonization to Militarization: Korea in Context: Past and Present". A free lecture with powerpoint presented by KCC History Professor Mark Ombrello and Kauai journalist Jon Letman. Followed by snacks, refreshments, and a lively discussion.
WHERE:
Kauai Community College
One-Stop Center (the first building on the right when you drive into the Puhi campus
3-1901 Kaumualii Highway
Lihue, Hawaii 96766
808-245-8225
WHEN:
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 6pm - 8pm
SPONSOR:
Kauai Alliance for Peace and Justice, and KCC History and Philosophy Club
For more information, email ombrello@kauai.edu or call 808-245-8328
Dr. Ombrello will provide a brief overview of modern (20th century) history of colonialism in Korea from the overthrow of the kingdom by Japan in 1910 to World War ll.
Mr. Letman will speak on current affairs with focus on the highly militarized state of the two Koreas. At a time of heightened tension with the threat of war on the Korean Peninsula, speakers will also examine Kauai's role in the militarization of South Korea and northeast Asia.
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By Kip Goodwin for Island Breath on 29 November 2017 -
(http://islandbreath.blogspot.com/2017/11/korea-in-conflict.html)
Image above: Representatives of North and South Korea meeting in Demilitarized Zone in 2015 peace talks. From (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-34039187).
WHAT:
"From Colonization to Militarization: Korea in Context: Past and Present". A free lecture with powerpoint presented by KCC History Professor Mark Ombrello and Kauai journalist Jon Letman. Followed by snacks, refreshments, and a lively discussion.
WHERE:
Kauai Community College
One-Stop Center (the first building on the right when you drive into the Puhi campus
3-1901 Kaumualii Highway
Lihue, Hawaii 96766
808-245-8225
WHEN:
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 6pm - 8pm
SPONSOR:
Kauai Alliance for Peace and Justice, and KCC History and Philosophy Club
For more information, email ombrello@kauai.edu or call 808-245-8328
Dr. Ombrello will provide a brief overview of modern (20th century) history of colonialism in Korea from the overthrow of the kingdom by Japan in 1910 to World War ll.
Mr. Letman will speak on current affairs with focus on the highly militarized state of the two Koreas. At a time of heightened tension with the threat of war on the Korean Peninsula, speakers will also examine Kauai's role in the militarization of South Korea and northeast Asia.
.
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