The Old Korean Legation is pleased to announce an upcoming lecture hosted at the Old Korean Legation on Saturday, June 14th, at 2:00 PM.

The Old Korean Legation will be welcoming Dr. Robert J. Fouser (Independent Scholar, former Professor of Korean Language Education at Seoul National University) to give a talk titled "American Learners of Korean in the Late 19th Century: Methods and Achievements."

This lecture will explore how American missionaries and diplomats in the late 19th century learned the Korean language, how their efforts shaped Korea-U.S. exchanges, and the lasting impact of their contributions on bilateral relations. (The lecture will conduct in English.)

- Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
- Time: 2:00 PM / Free admission, with refreshments and drinks provided
- Location: 3rd Floor Exhibition Room, Old Korean Legation (1500 13th St NW, Washington D.C. 20005)
- Registration: Email to Info@OldKoreanLegation.Org (First 40 respondents)
- Inquiries: 202-844-3330

Please note that parking is not available; public transportation is recommended.

We look forward to your participation and interest. Thank you.

This material is distributed by the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation, USA, on behalf of the Cultural Heritage Administration, Government of the Republic of Korea. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC