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Academic Seminar Linked to the Special Exhibition at the Busan Modern & Contemporary History Museum

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The Busan Modern & Contemporary History Museum (hereinafter referred to as the “Museum”) announced that it will hold an academic seminar titled Industry and Culture of Yeongdo on December 5 at 2 p.m. in the Education Room of the Museum’s main building, in connection with its special exhibition Yeongdo, Busan’s Treasure Island.

This seminar aims to academically expand the curatorial vision of the special exhibition, which runs from November 18, 2024 to March 2, 2026, and to provide a forum where researchers, experts, and citizens can discuss the region’s history and cultural heritage.

In particular, the seminar seeks to deepen understanding of Yeongdo’s historical and cultural identity by examining various aspects of the district—including industrialization, everyday culture, folklore, and the ceramic industry—from an academic perspective.

The seminar consists of four thematic presentations and a general discussion under the theme of “Industry and Culture of Yeongdo.”
The presentations will feature:

• ●Professor Bae Seok-man of KAIST, Ship Repairing Industry in Yeongdo

• ●Professor Ryu Hyung-suk of Dong-Eui University, Yeongdo as a Foothold for Migrant Haenyeo

• ●Kim Ho-geol, Curator at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Yeongdo’s Folk Culture through Ethnographic Survey Reports

• ●Lee Hyun-joo, Deputy Director of Seongbo Museum, Daehan Ceramics: The Rise of Modern Ceramic Industry in Yeongdo

The seminar will explore how Yeongdo has formed and expanded through various historical transitions by examining the district from the perspectives of urban development, industry, and everyday culture.

It will highlight the changes in industrial structures and lifestyles during key periods—including the Japanese colonial era, industrialization, and the Korean War refugee period—and reexamine the significance of Yeongdo in Busan’s modern and contemporary history.

It will also analyze how industries and everyday cultures that developed in Yeongdo—such as ship repair, ceramic production, and haenyeo culture—contributed to establishing a distinct regional identity.

The academic seminar is open free of charge to all interested citizens. Registration is available from 10:00 a.m. today (November 28) through the Museum website (busan.go.kr/mmch), and on-site registration will also be offered on the day of the event.

The Museum will accept 35 participants on a first-come, first-served basis through online registration, and an additional 15 participants through on-site registration on the day of the seminar.

For detailed information, please refer to the notices on the Museum website or contact the Museum by phone (Operations Team ☎051-607-8031).

Kim Ki-yong, Director of the Busan Modern & Contemporary History Museum, stated, “This academic seminar will serve as a meaningful opportunity to highlight Busan’s modern and contemporary history embedded within Yeongdo’s industrial and cultural heritage from various perspectives.” He added, “We will continue expanding opportunities for citizens to deepen their understanding of the region’s history and culture and to foster ongoing exchanges with researchers. We also ask for your continued interest in the ongoing special exhibition Yeongdo, Busan’s Treasure Island.”