The Culture of North Korea - A Short Course for K-12 Educators
Monday, June 8th & Monday, June 15th, 2026
7:00pm - 9:00pm (Eastern Time)
Online, Synchronous on Zoom
Have you ever wondered what life is like for ordinary North Koreans?
This free short course will feature presentations by three experts on North Korean culture, offering a variety of perspectives on everyday experience in North Korea. Dr. Bianca Trifoi (University of Alaska, Anchorage) will present a general overview of life in North Korea and Dr. Peter Moody (George Washington University) will discuss his research on North Korean Music. Prof. Immanuel Kim (George Washington University) will talk about the process of translating North Korean literature and his experiences traveling in North Korea. Finally, Ms. Lori Snyder will present ideas for incorporating North Korean culture into K-12 classes.
All teachers who attend both sessions will receive a copy of Hidden Heroes: Anthology of North Korean Fiction, translated by Immanuel Kim and Benoit Berthelier. Other benefits include a Certificate of Completion, and Pennsylvania teachers will receive Act 48 hours.
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026
