This free short course will feature presentations by experts on North Korean culture, offering a variety of perspectives on everyday experience in North Korea. In the June 8th session, 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. In the second session on June 15th, 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
If you have any questions, please contact Stephen Wludarski at swludarski@pitt.edu