Kim Ki-hyeon of Seoul National University speaks Sept. 30 on what it means to be human in the AI era; Sookmyung Women's University President Moon Si-yeon follows Oct. 7 with a lecture on hallyu as a global force
Seocho-gu in Seoul will host two humanities lectures at the art hall on the first floor of the Seocho Culture and Arts Center, on Sept. 30 and Oct. 7, both starting at 2 p.m.
The lectures are part of a humanities academy program organized by the Seocho Cultural Center, which invites experts from various fields to explore humanistic themes in depth and offer residents new perspectives on life and society.
The first lecture, on Sept. 30, will feature Kim Ki-hyeon, emeritus professor of philosophy at Seoul National University, speaking on the theme "What Does It Mean to Be Human in the Age of AI?" Kim will examine how AI is shaping human judgment and decision-making, and explore the values — empathy, reason and freedom — that must be preserved amid technological advancement, along with the importance of autonomous thinking and mutual respect.
On Oct. 7, Moon Si-yeon, the 21st president of Sookmyung Women's University, will deliver a lecture titled "Hallyu Megatrend: The New Global Competitiveness Created by Culture." Moon will trace how hallyu has expanded well beyond K-pop into diverse fields, examine shifts in fandom culture, and explore the new possibilities emerging from the convergence of technology, culture and AI — and what they mean for Korean culture's standing on the world stage.
Both lectures are free of charge. Residents wishing to attend may register in advance through a Google Form for each lecture or by calling 02-2155-8607. Seating on the day of each lecture is unassigned and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Seocho-gu District Mayor Jeon Seong-su said he hopes the lectures will give residents a meaningful opportunity to reflect on what it means to live a fully human life in the AI era and to appreciate the growing global reach of Korean culture. "We will continue to develop a wide range of humanities programs to help residents understand the changes of our time and think broadly about their lives and the future," he said.
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