Scottish Centre for Korean Studies Distinguished Lecture Series: Kateřina Kocinová In brief Date - 2 November 2023 Venue - Lecture Theatre B, 40 George Square Speaker - Kateřina Kocinová (Charles University) Title - Fire in Hansŏng: Conflagrations and Arson in Fifteenth Century Korea Series - Scottish Centre for Korean Studies Distinguished Lecture Series 2023-24 About the event This lecture will shed light on this lesser-known aspect of Korean history by addressing the topic of urban fires and arson in fifteenth century Chosŏn, focusing on the capital city area and its struggles with anthropogenic fires. By examining some of the extant early Chosŏn administrative records, the lecture will explore how the administration of the capital city reacted to and coped with repeated incidences of fire. In addition, religious and practical approaches toward fire disasters coexisted alongside each other without being mutually exclusive, and the talk introduces two major conflagrations that significantly influenced government policy towards fire incidents – the great fire of Hansŏng in 1426 and Ch'angdŏk palace fire in 1476. About the speaker Kateřina Kocinová obtained her Masters degree in Korean Studies from Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, in 2019. Currently, she is pursuing a PhD in Asian History and Culture at the same university. Her doctoral research explores the topic of urban fires and arson in Chosŏn period Korea. Kateřina is a former recipient of the Korea Foundation’s Fellowship for Korean Language Training (2014) and Fellowship for Graduate Studies (2020-2022). She is also interested in the history and development of communication means and postal systems in Chosŏn Korea until the early 20th century. About the Distinguished Lecture series Each year, the Scottish Centre for Korean Studies welcomes a fantastic range of guest speakers to give a free public lecture. They cover a range of topics, from literature and poetry to international relations. Often, speakers will present on recent publications, and audiences have the opportunity to participate in question and answer sessions after presentations. Selected lectures have been recorded and uploaded to the Scottish Centre for Korean Studies’ YouTube channel and Facebook page. How to attend This event is free to attend and open to all. Registration is not required. Are you interested in studying with us? Take a postgraduate degree in Korean Studies with us and explore one of the most dynamic countries in East Asia, gaining a unique vantage point on crucial topics of relevance across the Northeast Asian region and the globe. We offer a taught MSc, an MSc by Research, and a PhD in Korean Studies. Find out more about Asian Studies Nov 02 2023 17.00 - 19.00 Scottish Centre for Korean Studies Distinguished Lecture Series: Kateřina Kocinová Join the Scottish Centre for Korean Studies for an in-person seminar by Kateřina Kocinová (Charles University) on the history of, and approaches to, arson in 15th century Korea. Lecture Theatre B 40 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LX Find the venue
Scottish Centre for Korean Studies Distinguished Lecture Series: Kateřina Kocinová In brief Date - 2 November 2023 Venue - Lecture Theatre B, 40 George Square Speaker - Kateřina Kocinová (Charles University) Title - Fire in Hansŏng: Conflagrations and Arson in Fifteenth Century Korea Series - Scottish Centre for Korean Studies Distinguished Lecture Series 2023-24 About the event This lecture will shed light on this lesser-known aspect of Korean history by addressing the topic of urban fires and arson in fifteenth century Chosŏn, focusing on the capital city area and its struggles with anthropogenic fires. By examining some of the extant early Chosŏn administrative records, the lecture will explore how the administration of the capital city reacted to and coped with repeated incidences of fire. In addition, religious and practical approaches toward fire disasters coexisted alongside each other without being mutually exclusive, and the talk introduces two major conflagrations that significantly influenced government policy towards fire incidents – the great fire of Hansŏng in 1426 and Ch'angdŏk palace fire in 1476. About the speaker Kateřina Kocinová obtained her Masters degree in Korean Studies from Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, in 2019. Currently, she is pursuing a PhD in Asian History and Culture at the same university. Her doctoral research explores the topic of urban fires and arson in Chosŏn period Korea. Kateřina is a former recipient of the Korea Foundation’s Fellowship for Korean Language Training (2014) and Fellowship for Graduate Studies (2020-2022). She is also interested in the history and development of communication means and postal systems in Chosŏn Korea until the early 20th century. About the Distinguished Lecture series Each year, the Scottish Centre for Korean Studies welcomes a fantastic range of guest speakers to give a free public lecture. They cover a range of topics, from literature and poetry to international relations. Often, speakers will present on recent publications, and audiences have the opportunity to participate in question and answer sessions after presentations. Selected lectures have been recorded and uploaded to the Scottish Centre for Korean Studies’ YouTube channel and Facebook page. How to attend This event is free to attend and open to all. Registration is not required. Are you interested in studying with us? Take a postgraduate degree in Korean Studies with us and explore one of the most dynamic countries in East Asia, gaining a unique vantage point on crucial topics of relevance across the Northeast Asian region and the globe. We offer a taught MSc, an MSc by Research, and a PhD in Korean Studies. Find out more about Asian Studies Nov 02 2023 17.00 - 19.00 Scottish Centre for Korean Studies Distinguished Lecture Series: Kateřina Kocinová Join the Scottish Centre for Korean Studies for an in-person seminar by Kateřina Kocinová (Charles University) on the history of, and approaches to, arson in 15th century Korea. Lecture Theatre B 40 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LX Find the venue
Nov 02 2023 17.00 - 19.00 Scottish Centre for Korean Studies Distinguished Lecture Series: Kateřina Kocinová Join the Scottish Centre for Korean Studies for an in-person seminar by Kateřina Kocinová (Charles University) on the history of, and approaches to, arson in 15th century Korea.
