DKSC presents a roundtable discussion on the 10th anniversary of “Feminism Reboot,” on 9/26 (Fri) at 8PM EST. We will reflect on a decade of feminist and queer politics, activism, and scholarship in Korean Studies in both North America and South Korea. Register here: bit.ly/46jg871

Our June issue is now live! It kicks off with a forum on Media and Fascism, featuring a star-studded list of contributors. Get started with this introduction by forum editors @paulachak.bsky.social and @ajbauer.bsky.social! academic.oup.com/ccc/article-...

In this short piece, I refuse to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Gwangju Uprising. origins.osu.edu/read/gwangju...

We are delighted to share the publication of Risky Research: An AoIR Guide to Researcher Protection and Safety, the culmination of over two years of collaborative effort by the AoIR Risky Research Working Group. aoir.org/riskyresearc...

South Korean President Yoon was removed from office 123 days after attempting martial law, following a unanimous Constitutional Court ruling. People across Korea are celebrating in the streets, while millions in the Korean diaspora watched the decision via livestream.

Check out mine and @desfreedman.bsky.social new article on the systemic failures of PSM coverage of Gaza via stories of Hind Rajab and Aaron Bushnell

a relevant starter pack go.bsky.app/2Fq4P6e

“When one declared, “This country has abandoned women in their 20s and 30s, but we are here to save the nation,” I felt ashamed of my country. But I also saw its future in these women.”

In "The Return of Global Sisterhood? The Transnational Journey of the 4B Movement on TikTok" @jinsookkim.bsky.social explores the 4B movement as a transnational form of feminism that has been cultivated through digital platforms. Read it here: tinyurl.com/3c322z8y!

I wrote a short column reflecting on the transnational reach and popularity of the 4B movement. Check it out here: www.flowjournal.org/2025/02/retu...

“I’m a part of you, and you’re a part of me. Here, I’ve met people like me—people who wouldn’t hate me—and through all of you, I’ve finally found the courage to love this cruel world.”These powerful words remind us of the strength we find in solidarity. I’m always learning so much from the streets.

The most recent issue of Critical Times is just out: Solidarity’s Challenge edited by Robin Celikates and Samera Esmeir. It includes articles on various solidarity practices and two artistic interventions on Palestine solidarity. read.dukeupress.edu/critical-tim...

happy UK pub day to the English language translation of Nobel Prize winner Han Kang's new novel, We Do Not Part. Translators e. yaewon & Paige Aniyah Morris have donated their author copies to W4G, which means ALL of the cost of the book will go toward the Sameer Project (plus any additional

New short article with Sarah Banet-Weiser, about the digital mirror-world, and how it is populated by strange doppelgangers of feminism 'Through the looking glass: feminism and reactionary politics in the digital hall of mirrors' journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Join us for our DKSC workshop, “Bridging Korean and Korean American Studies,” on Fri, Feb 21. Where does Korean American Studies fit within different disciplines? Is it part of Korean Studies' efforts to globalize the field? We invite three interdisciplinary scholars to explore these questions.

Content creators on TikTok worldwide have been rebuilding their communities on Xiaohongshu (or ‘Red Note’), which generates much research interest. It’s all great, but there are some points I have to get out of my chest. If you are planning to research or comment on the ‘TikTok Refugee’, pls read:

Please join us for our first "DKSC Reads" to discuss together Minwoo Jung's "Queer Korea Impossible." Links to the article in both Korean/Eng. will be sent upon registration participants are encouraged to read the article beforehand. The event will also be in both Korean/Eng.

The Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication @annenbergcargc.bsky.social at @asc.upenn.edu invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship. We are esp. interested in candidates whose work connects media industries, popular culture, and citizenship. www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/...

“South Korean conservatives, who fervently support the country’s security alliance with Washington, have long displayed U.S. flags at rallies. But their recent adoption of “Stop the Steal” highlighted the increasing similarities between Yoon’s political rhetoric and Trump’s”

⚠️⚠️ My departments is looking for an Asst Prof of Communication (open to PhDs and MFAs) www.academicdiversitysearch.com/job/college-...

“Experts believe that the striking participation of young women is the result of the Yoon administration's anti-feminist politics and the nation's online feminism movement.”

케이팝을 틀고 응원봉을 흔드는 집회 문화에 대한 생경함과 놀라움에 대한 언론 보도가 연일 이어지고 있는데, 그 배경에 있어서 잘 가시화되지 않은 점은 성소수자 운동이 이미 오랫동안 케이팝을 집회의 레퍼토리로 활용해왔다는 점이다.

With President Yoon impeached by the National Assembly, the Constitutional Court must now certify the decision. In this moment, we’re sharing a preliminary list of English-language monographs and Korean documentaries to critically understand South Korean democracies: dkscollective.com/resources/3/

At yesterday’s DKSC emergency roundtable, we explored feminist/queer perspectives on protests, the politics of remembering/forgetting, and the positionality of US-based Korean scholars, rethinking democracy beyond US-centric Cold War frameworks while interrogating heteropatriarchal nationalism.

Good morning! I woke up to great news! Hope this is not the end, but the beginning of a journey into a new world.

The CFA for 2025-2026 CARGC Postdoctoral Fellowship is now open: bit.ly/cargcpostdoc2025 ! Please share with your networks and send us applications by February 1, 2025.

Young women have been leading impeachment protests and other pro-democracy movements in South Korea, yet we’re still hearing comments like this.

Happening tonight! 한국 시간으로 14일 토요일 아침 9시입니다.

DKSC에서 현 시국 관련 긴급 집담회를 엽니다. 많은 사람들이 “K-민주주의의 위기“를 얘기하는 이 때 묻혀진 목소리는 없을까요? 우리가 만들어 나가고 싶은 민주주의는 어떤 모습일까요? 해외에 있는 한국 연구자분들과 함께 고민을 나누고 싶습니다.

Stayed up all night, anxiously following the news. Yet, the motion to impeach President Yoon failed because the ruling party boycotted the vote. Unacceptable and outrageous. Yoon must be impeached immediately and the People Power Party must be dissolved. A long and difficult battle lies ahead.

📢📢Announcement! We are extending the Console-ing Passions deadline to Friday, JANUARY 17, 2025! We hope that gives everyone a chance to breathe during the busy end of the semester! As always, email consoleingpassions25 AT gmail DOT com if you have questions about submissions!

“We feminists around the world strongly condemn the South Korean president who attempted to violently seize power through martial law and military mobilization. srhr.kr/statements/?...

Fellow academics and researchers in North America, please consider signing this statement on the Declaration of the State of Affairs in South Korea: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Feminist Research Webzine Fwd stated: “Since the Yoon Suk Yeol administration took office, women, migrants, LGBTQ people, workers, people with disabilities, children, youth, and the elderly have lived in a constant state of emergency—just without the formal declaration of martial law.

So many thoughts and emotions are swirling in my mind. Above all, I’m deeply grateful to the citizens and activists who rushed to the National Assembly as soon as the breaking news broke. They stood firm against the police and military, physically blocking special forces from entering the building.

Office of the Speaker of the National Assembly declares martial law declaration invalid 2h48m after declaration Helicopters seen moving toward National Assembly, crowds outside chanting "IMPEACH THE PRESIDENT"

Can you believe this? Martial law in 2024. WTF is happening in my country? The National Assembly is being blocked by the military and police.

#BREAKING South Korea president declares emergency martial law, says measure necessary to protect country from North's "communist forces"

New pub in #GlobalComm #GlobalMedia as a standpoint! It's fun working as a group on this collaborative project w/ @jinsookkim.bsky.social @heatherjaber.bsky.social Celeste Wagner, Mariela Morales-Suárez, Florence Madenga, Woori Han, Katerina Girginova journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Just created a starter pack for feminist media studies folks! Let me know if you’d like to be added and feel free to share. 🌟 go.bsky.app/D4mY2um

In September, I shared my reflections on the global popularity of the 4B movement and explored its implications for transnational feminist politics.

www.workshops4gaza.com/calendar/how... very excited to be hosting this workshop next week, with all proceeds going to eSims. pay what you can! even a dollar is fine. :)

Thanks everyone for the generous interest in this starter pack. Very glad it's been useful 🙏. It's already reached its limit of 150 people (non-dormant accounts only) so I can't add more people to this one. But there are some other great starter packs with overlapping themes, linked below 🧵

Sharing this again as more people have joined the #starterpack. Please check it out if you want to connect with or follow some amazing scholars studying (digital) #activism & political #mobilization. And let me know if you’d like to add your name to the list. #AcademicSky bsky.app/starter-pack...

Please join the South Asian film and media studies community here! Please add friends and colleagues, and let me know if you'd like to be included. go.bsky.app/7n3AdXG

Hello! I began a starter pack with some folks working on Latina/o/x Studies, it's broadly defined and a work in progress for sure. Please share and also send more recommendations of folks to include! go.bsky.app/Rmi3sGW

I put together a starter pack for Black media and cultural studies scholars. Contact me to be added.

Console-ing Passions 2025 will be in Atlanta!