The Korea Program is part of the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center.
Discrimination
Scholarly Publications
Anti-Americanism in Democratizing South Korea
July 2015
Americans think of South Korea as one of the most pro-American of countries, but in fact many Koreans hold harsh and conspiratorial views of the United States.
News
Perspectives on Rising Anti-Asian Violence from REDI
May 2021
The Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Task Force sheds light on historical roots of anti-Asian racism and considers how our troubling times can present an important opening for Asian...
Korea faces challenges of multiethnic society
July 2007
In an op-ed for the Korea Herald, Shorenstein APARC Director Gi-Wook Shin advocates that Korea should promote ethnic diversity and cultural tolerance in order to mitigate the potential harmful...
Korea's ethnic nationalism is a source of both pride and prejudice, according to Gi-Wook Shin
August 2006
Blood-based ethnic national identity has hindered cultural and social diversity in Korea.
Events
Negotiating Cultural Identities in Conflict: A Reading of Paek Kyonghae's Writings
May 7, 2004
A buffet lunch will be available to those who RSVP to Rakhi Patel at rpatel80@stanford.edu by Tuesday, May 5.