Seoul Museum of History Recruiting Students for Online Citizen Lectures Enjoyed at Home

Starting Next Month on the 5th: Online Citizen Lectures to Enjoy at Home

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Seoul History Compilation Institute announced on the 29th that it will conduct the 2021 Seoul History Lecture online starting from March 5.

This lecture series is divided into 14 topics under the broad theme of "Rethinking Home in the COVID-19 Era," covering stories about homes of Seoul residents from the Joseon Dynasty to modern times.

The lecture begins with Professor Jeon Bong-hee from Seoul National University's Department of Architecture presenting "What Did the Houses of Hanyang People Look Like?" It is scheduled to be held every Friday from 2 PM for two hours, conducted via non-face-to-face video conferencing (Zoom). Although in-person meetings are not possible due to COVID-19, real-time communication is available.

The Seoul History Compilation Institute operates lectures twice a year to inform citizens about the diverse historical and cultural aspects of Seoul. This first half of the year, the focus is on exploring the homes of Hanyang people.

The lecture content will also be published as a book, available online at Seoul Bookstore from the end of February for 10,000 won. Detailed information about the lectures can be found on the Seoul History Compilation Institute's website. By navigating to ‘Seoul History Compilation Institute Website → Join Seoul History → Seoul History Lecture,’ you can check announcements related to course registration. For other inquiries, please contact the Seoul History Compilation Institute.

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