Korean Literature Translation Masterclass at the University of Oxford.
Monday, 27 July 2026 to Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 2pm - 6pm
Interested in Korean literature? Applications are now open.
Only 10 places available. Apply by Thursday 16 July.
Workshop dates: 27 July (afternoon) to 29 July (afternoon) 2026
The Oxford Centre for Korean Studies, in collaboration with the Korean Education Centre in the UK, is delighted to launch the first Korean Literature Translation Masterclass at the University of Oxford.
Led by Professor Jieun Kiaer (University of Oxford) and Deborah Smith, the award-winning translator of The Vegetarian by Han Kang, winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature, this intensive three-day workshop offers a rare opportunity to explore Korean literature through guided reading, discussion, and hands-on translation practice.
How to apply:
Please email oxforduniversity.korean@gmail.com with:
A brief self-introduction.
A short statement outlining your interest in Korean literature and literary translation.
Speaker(s): Professor Jieun Kiaer, Deborah Smith
Department: Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Department)
Host: Professor Jieun Kiaer (University of Oxford), Deborah Smith
Register here: https://oxforduniversity.korean@gmail.com
More info:
Interested in Korean literature? Applications are now open.
Only 10 places available. Apply by Thursday 16 July.
Workshop dates: 27 July (afternoon) to 29 July (afternoon) 2026
The Oxford Centre for Korean Studies, in collaboration with the Korean Education Centre in the UK, is delighted to launch the first Korean Literature Translation Masterclass at the University of Oxford.
Led by Professor Jieun Kiaer (University of Oxford) and Deborah Smith, the award-winning translator of The Vegetarian by Han Kang, winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature, this intensive three-day workshop offers a rare opportunity to explore Korean literature through guided reading, discussion, and hands-on translation practice.
How to apply:
Please email oxforduniversity.korean@gmail.com with:
- A brief self-introduction.
- A short statement outlining your interest in Korean literature and literary translation.