The 1st Korean American History Conference:
"Looking Forward to the Next 100 Years"

We cordially invite your participation in our history conference at the public youth forum on Saturday, October 30, 2010. Free admission.

The year 2010 marks the 100th year of colonization of Korea by Japan. History teaches us to examine historic events such as the forced annexation of Korea with an honest look back at the past, critical assessment of the present, and hopeful prospect of the future.

“Can Korea and Japan Live Like Good Neighbors? - Future Outlook”
“Korea-Japan Relations in the 21st Century: What we learn from the past and how we can cooperate for the future”

Our purposes:
1) In commemoration of the Centennial of Japan’s forced annexation of Korea, to explore positive perspectives of Korea-Japan relationship focusing on the future;
2) To build common grounds for mutual understanding and meaningful dialogues to reach historical reconciliation between Korea and Japan with the participation from Korean American and Japanese communities;
3) To create opportunities for average Korean Americans to approach historical issues via friendly and accommodating means through letter-writing campaign;
4) Educate next generations about why history matters to the future of nations well as individuals via active participation in discussion panels.

Saturday, October 30, 2010, Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Korean-American Education Center
680 Wilshire Place LA Ca 90005
(Next to the Korea Daily building)

“Beyond 100 Years: Toward the Future and the World”
Younger generation forum
“What Have We Learned from History & What May We Look Forward to?”
Views from Letter-Writing Contestants;
-A Public Forum: Panel Discussions among 1.5 & 2nd generation groups
-Presentation of a documentary film by an young Japanese director
-Dialogue Between Representatives from Korea and Japanese Communities
*** We will give the certificate of participation to all in attendance.

RSVP email: tombyun -at- yahoo.com or justice815 -at- gmail.com Inquiries: Jean Chung 213.923.0828
Email: justice815 -AT-gmail.com

Hosted by:
Thomas Chung, Ph.D., Chairman

Executive Committee:
Jean Chung, (Chair) Tom Byun, Rev. Joe Yang, Kookhie Bae Kim, Johnney Park, Moonyup Kim

Senior Advisors:
William Min, Esq.; Barry A. Fisher, Esq.; Jungyoung Rhee; Chad Kim; Tong Suhr, Esq.