Having never set foot outside of New Zealand, finding herself in the bustling streets of Seoul was an eye-opening and exhilarating experience for CJ Cultural Foundation intern Libby McKinnel.
Research/News
Living under threat - lessons from South Korea
Otago University teaching fellow Peter Grace visited South Korea recently to look at how citizens of that country perceive and respond to the ever-present threat from the north.
News/News
Simon Draper's June 2022 Update
In this month's Executive Director's Update, Simon Draper looks back on his recent visit to Seoul and Bangkok where he connected with some of the Foundation's stakeholders and gauged how things have c
TrackII/News
A Tale of two cities
The Foundation's Dr James To reflects on reconnecting with stakeholders and friends of the Foundation on his recent visit to South Korea and Thailand with executive director Simon Draper.
TrackII/News
Asia-focused think tank opportunities
With New Zealand's borders opening back up, young New Zealanders will be looking further afield for opportunities to study or progress in their career paths.
Arts/News
An Arrangement for 5 Rooms
We chat to Yona Lee about her work An Arrangement for Five Room, which she developed during her 2016 Asia New Zealand Foundation residency at SeMa Nanji in Seoul, South Korea.
Business/News
Online intern researches metaverse, holograms and hybrid concerts
A love of K-Pop and a desire to learn more about Korean culture meant an internship with Korean entertainment company CJ Cultural Foundation was the perfect fit for Vic Uni student Holly Tudehope.
Business/News
S. Korean internship the perfect fit for jazz student
As s a fifth-year student majoring in law and music, the opportunity to intern at South Korean entertainment company CJ Cultural Foundation felt like the perfect fit for Auckland Uni's Karen Hu.
News/News
Voices from Asia: Seoul during Covid
In the first of the series discussing life in Asia during Covid with Foundation Honorary Advisers, we chat with executive vice president of Korean conglomerate CJ CheilJedang, Heekyung (Jo) Min.
Business/News
Online intern delves into the impacts of Covid on S. Korea's film industry
Intern Kate Falloon says her online internship with Korean entertainment company CJ Cultural Foundation provided her with invaluable insights into Korean culture and a desire to return there to study.
Arts/News
Unified Moon at Kang Nam Station
We chat with artist Sam Thomas about his exhibition Unified Moon, which is currently on at Kang Nam Station Korean restaurant on Queen Street.
Research/News
K-Pop a gateway to Korean culture for Pacific youth
Leadership Network member Fine Koloamatangi looks at the growth of K-Pop among Pacific youth and speculates on what might be behind the genre's appeal.
