Lecture | LAC Asia Academy
Asia Academy #20: 75 Years of Korean War: The Long Shadow
- Date
- Thursday 19 June 2025
- Time
- Location
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Wijnhaven
Turfmarkt 99
2511 DP The Hague - Room
- 3.54
This June 25th marks the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War—a conflict that divided a nation and its people. How is this war remembered today? What are the differt perspectives from North and South Korea? And how do these narratives shape the current political climate in both the DPRK and the ROK?
In this lecture, our speakers will explore post-war history and politics from both sides of the 38th parallel, followed by a Q&A session. The event will conclude with drinks to continue the discussion in an informal setting.
About the speakers
Dr. Steven Denney is an assistant professor of International Relations and Korean Studies at the Institute for Area Studies, Leiden University. A political scientist by training, his core research interests include migration and governance, nations and nationalism, and international organization. Steven is also a senior editor at SinoNK.com, a senior fellow at the European Centre for North Korean Studies at the University of Vienna, and a non-resident fellow in the Innovation Policy Lab at the University of Toronto.
Elena Guido is a researcher at the LeidenAsiaCentre. She holds a master’s degree in Asian Studies and International Relations. Her work focuses on DPRK–Russia relations, inter-Korean dynamics, human rights, and broader geopolitical developments.
