Sojin Lim
@sojinlim.bsky.social
PhD, FRAS, FHEA, Reader/Professor 교수, Routledge Research on Korea series co-editor, Asia Pacific Viewpoint Journal Editor-in-Chief, World Scientific Asia Pacific in Global Development series editor
http://linkedin.com/in/sojin-lim-56385117
http://linkedin.com/in/sojin-lim-56385117
AKS Lab YR 1 workshop at Lancaster canal 😅
Thanks to everyone who participated!
@nikialsford.bsky.social, @hannes-mosler.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone who participated!
@nikialsford.bsky.social, @hannes-mosler.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
AKS Lab YR 1 workshop at Lancaster canal 😅
Thanks to everyone who participated!
@nikialsford.bsky.social, @hannes-mosler.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone who participated!
@nikialsford.bsky.social, @hannes-mosler.bsky.social
Giving keynote lectures, with my colleague Niki @nikialsford.bsky.social at the Free University of Tbilisi, Georgia, as a part of Korea Foundation workshop on Korean Studies.
Thanks for the invitation to such a lovely place, with wonderful students. 😇
Thanks for the invitation to such a lovely place, with wonderful students. 😇
September 26, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Giving keynote lectures, with my colleague Niki @nikialsford.bsky.social at the Free University of Tbilisi, Georgia, as a part of Korea Foundation workshop on Korean Studies.
Thanks for the invitation to such a lovely place, with wonderful students. 😇
Thanks for the invitation to such a lovely place, with wonderful students. 😇
2025 Korea Day at the University of Lancashire
8 October 2025 (Wed)
12 PM - 3 PM: Korea Day activities (find details below 👇)
2.30 PM - 4.30 PM: Documentary Screening about North Korean defector's memoir
Open to all!
#Korea #KoreaDay #IKSU #SouthKorea #NorthKorea #Sejong #UniLancashire
8 October 2025 (Wed)
12 PM - 3 PM: Korea Day activities (find details below 👇)
2.30 PM - 4.30 PM: Documentary Screening about North Korean defector's memoir
Open to all!
#Korea #KoreaDay #IKSU #SouthKorea #NorthKorea #Sejong #UniLancashire
September 22, 2025 at 11:55 AM
2025 Korea Day at the University of Lancashire
8 October 2025 (Wed)
12 PM - 3 PM: Korea Day activities (find details below 👇)
2.30 PM - 4.30 PM: Documentary Screening about North Korean defector's memoir
Open to all!
#Korea #KoreaDay #IKSU #SouthKorea #NorthKorea #Sejong #UniLancashire
8 October 2025 (Wed)
12 PM - 3 PM: Korea Day activities (find details below 👇)
2.30 PM - 4.30 PM: Documentary Screening about North Korean defector's memoir
Open to all!
#Korea #KoreaDay #IKSU #SouthKorea #NorthKorea #Sejong #UniLancashire
British Academy funded workshop Democracy, part II, at University of Lancashire.
Part I was done at University of Bologna with core team, and part II has just completed with bigger super team.
Happy to meet new colleagues and truly excited with new knowledge and what we will work on together. 😇
Part I was done at University of Bologna with core team, and part II has just completed with bigger super team.
Happy to meet new colleagues and truly excited with new knowledge and what we will work on together. 😇
September 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
British Academy funded workshop Democracy, part II, at University of Lancashire.
Part I was done at University of Bologna with core team, and part II has just completed with bigger super team.
Happy to meet new colleagues and truly excited with new knowledge and what we will work on together. 😇
Part I was done at University of Bologna with core team, and part II has just completed with bigger super team.
Happy to meet new colleagues and truly excited with new knowledge and what we will work on together. 😇
Another book on North Korea (this time, in Korean), co-written, is published.
Ebook will also be available soon. 😄
Ebook will also be available soon. 😄
July 29, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Another book on North Korea (this time, in Korean), co-written, is published.
Ebook will also be available soon. 😄
Ebook will also be available soon. 😄
It is now officially signed!
For next three years, I will work with my fabulous colleagues, Kevin Gray at the University of Sussex, Hannes Mosler at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Marco Milani at the University of Bologna, and my past PhD supervisee, Dr Queralt Boadella Prunell.
For next three years, I will work with my fabulous colleagues, Kevin Gray at the University of Sussex, Hannes Mosler at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Marco Milani at the University of Bologna, and my past PhD supervisee, Dr Queralt Boadella Prunell.
June 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
It is now officially signed!
For next three years, I will work with my fabulous colleagues, Kevin Gray at the University of Sussex, Hannes Mosler at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Marco Milani at the University of Bologna, and my past PhD supervisee, Dr Queralt Boadella Prunell.
For next three years, I will work with my fabulous colleagues, Kevin Gray at the University of Sussex, Hannes Mosler at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Marco Milani at the University of Bologna, and my past PhD supervisee, Dr Queralt Boadella Prunell.
BBC & Independent interviews..
It is a relief that we made the shift of the ruling party, but it is too early to celebrate as it can just be the beginning of another chapter of the same playbook.
www.independent.co.uk/asia/east-as...
It is a relief that we made the shift of the ruling party, but it is too early to celebrate as it can just be the beginning of another chapter of the same playbook.
www.independent.co.uk/asia/east-as...
June 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
BBC & Independent interviews..
It is a relief that we made the shift of the ruling party, but it is too early to celebrate as it can just be the beginning of another chapter of the same playbook.
www.independent.co.uk/asia/east-as...
It is a relief that we made the shift of the ruling party, but it is too early to celebrate as it can just be the beginning of another chapter of the same playbook.
www.independent.co.uk/asia/east-as...
[ Korean Teacher Training Programme ]
Registration Period: 19 - 28 May 2025
Registration via: forms.gle/jdJPkH4SwV2F...
Fee: free
Online course begins: 20 June
Practicum: October-November 2025 (subject to change)
Select venue (questionnaire No 2) Preston to participate in the UK.
Registration Period: 19 - 28 May 2025
Registration via: forms.gle/jdJPkH4SwV2F...
Fee: free
Online course begins: 20 June
Practicum: October-November 2025 (subject to change)
Select venue (questionnaire No 2) Preston to participate in the UK.
May 22, 2025 at 8:28 AM
[ Korean Teacher Training Programme ]
Registration Period: 19 - 28 May 2025
Registration via: forms.gle/jdJPkH4SwV2F...
Fee: free
Online course begins: 20 June
Practicum: October-November 2025 (subject to change)
Select venue (questionnaire No 2) Preston to participate in the UK.
Registration Period: 19 - 28 May 2025
Registration via: forms.gle/jdJPkH4SwV2F...
Fee: free
Online course begins: 20 June
Practicum: October-November 2025 (subject to change)
Select venue (questionnaire No 2) Preston to participate in the UK.
On my way back from fieldwork in Fiji, for an impact case study on period poverty, with our own PhD Kate Martin (36-hour flight, plus train trip between London and Preston!), thanks to University of Central Lancashire QR Policy Research Funding scheme.
All set for writing a paper - wait for it!
All set for writing a paper - wait for it!
May 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
On my way back from fieldwork in Fiji, for an impact case study on period poverty, with our own PhD Kate Martin (36-hour flight, plus train trip between London and Preston!), thanks to University of Central Lancashire QR Policy Research Funding scheme.
All set for writing a paper - wait for it!
All set for writing a paper - wait for it!
2025 Sem 3 onlune Korean Language Class
Registration Deadline: until 20 June 2025
onlineshop.uclan.ac.uk/short-course...
More Information: www.lancashire.ac.uk/cpd/courses/...
Registration Deadline: until 20 June 2025
onlineshop.uclan.ac.uk/short-course...
More Information: www.lancashire.ac.uk/cpd/courses/...
May 10, 2025 at 3:29 AM
2025 Sem 3 onlune Korean Language Class
Registration Deadline: until 20 June 2025
onlineshop.uclan.ac.uk/short-course...
More Information: www.lancashire.ac.uk/cpd/courses/...
Registration Deadline: until 20 June 2025
onlineshop.uclan.ac.uk/short-course...
More Information: www.lancashire.ac.uk/cpd/courses/...
▪️Korean Studies Summer School ▪️
Date: 23-25 June 2025
Time: 9 AM – 2.30 PM (UK Time)
Venue: Online via MS TEAMS
Tuition Fee: GBP 30
Registration Period: until 15 June 2025
Register & Tuition Fee Payment:
onlineshop.uclan.ac.uk/short-course...
Date: 23-25 June 2025
Time: 9 AM – 2.30 PM (UK Time)
Venue: Online via MS TEAMS
Tuition Fee: GBP 30
Registration Period: until 15 June 2025
Register & Tuition Fee Payment:
onlineshop.uclan.ac.uk/short-course...
May 7, 2025 at 10:51 PM
▪️Korean Studies Summer School ▪️
Date: 23-25 June 2025
Time: 9 AM – 2.30 PM (UK Time)
Venue: Online via MS TEAMS
Tuition Fee: GBP 30
Registration Period: until 15 June 2025
Register & Tuition Fee Payment:
onlineshop.uclan.ac.uk/short-course...
Date: 23-25 June 2025
Time: 9 AM – 2.30 PM (UK Time)
Venue: Online via MS TEAMS
Tuition Fee: GBP 30
Registration Period: until 15 June 2025
Register & Tuition Fee Payment:
onlineshop.uclan.ac.uk/short-course...
With Lord Alton of Liverpool, Chair of the APPG on NK
April 23, 2025 at 11:48 PM
With Lord Alton of Liverpool, Chair of the APPG on NK
Privileged to speak at the UK Parliament for the APPG on North Korea, along with colleagues from NKDB and Gyuri who recently defected from NK.
Tomorrow, we are having another talk at the University of Central Lancashire: www.lancashire.ac.uk/events/listi...
Tomorrow, we are having another talk at the University of Central Lancashire: www.lancashire.ac.uk/events/listi...
April 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Privileged to speak at the UK Parliament for the APPG on North Korea, along with colleagues from NKDB and Gyuri who recently defected from NK.
Tomorrow, we are having another talk at the University of Central Lancashire: www.lancashire.ac.uk/events/listi...
Tomorrow, we are having another talk at the University of Central Lancashire: www.lancashire.ac.uk/events/listi...
It's just next week.
Don't forget to register for the workshop at the University of (Central) Lancashire.
Also, don't miss the exhibition at the university (no registration is required).
Talks at the UK Parliament seem to be invitations only, via the APPG on North Korea email list.
Don't forget to register for the workshop at the University of (Central) Lancashire.
Also, don't miss the exhibition at the university (no registration is required).
Talks at the UK Parliament seem to be invitations only, via the APPG on North Korea email list.
April 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
It's just next week.
Don't forget to register for the workshop at the University of (Central) Lancashire.
Also, don't miss the exhibition at the university (no registration is required).
Talks at the UK Parliament seem to be invitations only, via the APPG on North Korea email list.
Don't forget to register for the workshop at the University of (Central) Lancashire.
Also, don't miss the exhibition at the university (no registration is required).
Talks at the UK Parliament seem to be invitations only, via the APPG on North Korea email list.
7-26 April 2025, 10 AM–4 PM
PR1 Gallery, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE
Open to Public
Any questions: [email protected]
#Korea #NorthKorea #Exhibition #IKSU#NKDB
@nkdb.bsky.social
April 7, 2025 at 8:46 AM
7-26 April 2025, 10 AM–4 PM
PR1 Gallery, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE
Open to Public
Any questions: [email protected]
#Korea #NorthKorea #Exhibition #IKSU#NKDB
@nkdb.bsky.social
24 Apr, Workshop on North Korea (details below) - requires pre-registration (www.lancashire.ac.uk/events/listi...)
7-26 April, Exhibition on North Korea - no need to register (www.lancashire.ac.uk/events/listi...)
#IKSU, #Korea, #NorthKorea, #Workshop, #Exhibition, #HumanRights, @nkdb.bsky.social
7-26 April, Exhibition on North Korea - no need to register (www.lancashire.ac.uk/events/listi...)
#IKSU, #Korea, #NorthKorea, #Workshop, #Exhibition, #HumanRights, @nkdb.bsky.social
March 31, 2025 at 1:17 PM
24 Apr, Workshop on North Korea (details below) - requires pre-registration (www.lancashire.ac.uk/events/listi...)
7-26 April, Exhibition on North Korea - no need to register (www.lancashire.ac.uk/events/listi...)
#IKSU, #Korea, #NorthKorea, #Workshop, #Exhibition, #HumanRights, @nkdb.bsky.social
7-26 April, Exhibition on North Korea - no need to register (www.lancashire.ac.uk/events/listi...)
#IKSU, #Korea, #NorthKorea, #Workshop, #Exhibition, #HumanRights, @nkdb.bsky.social
Exhibition on #NorthKorea, with International Institute of Korean Studies at the University of Central Lancashire (#IKSU) & Database Center for North Korean Human Rights (@nkdb.bsky.social)
Find more details below 👇👇👇
Find more details below 👇👇👇
March 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Exhibition on #NorthKorea, with International Institute of Korean Studies at the University of Central Lancashire (#IKSU) & Database Center for North Korean Human Rights (@nkdb.bsky.social)
Find more details below 👇👇👇
Find more details below 👇👇👇
I have been to parliament not only to listen to others about NK women's rights over International Women's Day but also to prepare for next month's event with the APPG.
Mothers in NK don't even know whether their sons are alive or die, either from hunger or by gunshot in the Ukraine-Russia War.
Mothers in NK don't even know whether their sons are alive or die, either from hunger or by gunshot in the Ukraine-Russia War.
March 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
I have been to parliament not only to listen to others about NK women's rights over International Women's Day but also to prepare for next month's event with the APPG.
Mothers in NK don't even know whether their sons are alive or die, either from hunger or by gunshot in the Ukraine-Russia War.
Mothers in NK don't even know whether their sons are alive or die, either from hunger or by gunshot in the Ukraine-Russia War.
<Exhibition on North Korea>
7-26 April 2025, 10 AM–4 PM
PR1 Gallery, University of Central Lancashire, PR1 2HE
Open to Public
Any questions: [email protected]
7-26 April 2025, 10 AM–4 PM
PR1 Gallery, University of Central Lancashire, PR1 2HE
Open to Public
Any questions: [email protected]
March 3, 2025 at 10:11 AM
<Exhibition on North Korea>
7-26 April 2025, 10 AM–4 PM
PR1 Gallery, University of Central Lancashire, PR1 2HE
Open to Public
Any questions: [email protected]
7-26 April 2025, 10 AM–4 PM
PR1 Gallery, University of Central Lancashire, PR1 2HE
Open to Public
Any questions: [email protected]
A new book is out!
Commentary: Enna Park
Preface: Sojin Lim
Found out more from: www.routledge.com/Internationa...
Commentary: Enna Park
Preface: Sojin Lim
Found out more from: www.routledge.com/Internationa...
March 3, 2025 at 9:49 AM
A new book is out!
Commentary: Enna Park
Preface: Sojin Lim
Found out more from: www.routledge.com/Internationa...
Commentary: Enna Park
Preface: Sojin Lim
Found out more from: www.routledge.com/Internationa...
Walked with UN peacekeeping forces in peace at buffer zone and crossed border from southern to northern Cyprus with warm welcomes and byes, but this would not be the case in DMZ and Korean Peninsula.
Pathways to frozen conflict can be quite different.
Leaving Cyprus with many thoughts and memories.
Pathways to frozen conflict can be quite different.
Leaving Cyprus with many thoughts and memories.
February 20, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Walked with UN peacekeeping forces in peace at buffer zone and crossed border from southern to northern Cyprus with warm welcomes and byes, but this would not be the case in DMZ and Korean Peninsula.
Pathways to frozen conflict can be quite different.
Leaving Cyprus with many thoughts and memories.
Pathways to frozen conflict can be quite different.
Leaving Cyprus with many thoughts and memories.
2025 International Institute of Korean Studies at University of Central Lancashire (IKSU) Annual Conference at our Cyprus campus, on "The Korean Peninsula and Other Divided Nations"
Thanks to colleagues who contributed to this year's conference
Thanks to colleagues who contributed to this year's conference
February 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
2025 International Institute of Korean Studies at University of Central Lancashire (IKSU) Annual Conference at our Cyprus campus, on "The Korean Peninsula and Other Divided Nations"
Thanks to colleagues who contributed to this year's conference
Thanks to colleagues who contributed to this year's conference
2025 Social Science Korean Studies Network in Europe (SoKEN) Workshop
Call for Papers
Find details below.
Call for Papers
Find details below.
February 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
2025 Social Science Korean Studies Network in Europe (SoKEN) Workshop
Call for Papers
Find details below.
Call for Papers
Find details below.
Invited to the 3rd Annual Conference of the Secretary of State's Office of Net Assessment and Challenge by the Ministry of Defence in the UK, for a talk on North Korea at Pembroke College, Oxford University.
Truly enjoyed presentations and Q&As throughout the day. 😃
Truly enjoyed presentations and Q&As throughout the day. 😃
January 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Invited to the 3rd Annual Conference of the Secretary of State's Office of Net Assessment and Challenge by the Ministry of Defence in the UK, for a talk on North Korea at Pembroke College, Oxford University.
Truly enjoyed presentations and Q&As throughout the day. 😃
Truly enjoyed presentations and Q&As throughout the day. 😃