Tuesday in Seoul

Tuesday began with an early waking up. I arrived at Dongguk University at 9 a.m. to meet the guest lecturer, Mr. Hwangbo Jin (MA student in Indian Philosophy and Current Affairs and Documentaries Dept. Organizer of Munhwa Broadcasting Corp.) who lectured on Confucianism for our students. We had lunch with Professor Sun-Keun Kim (Professor of Indian Philosophy and President of Korea Association for Buddhist Studies) who has written extensively on Mahatma Gandhi, including The Philosophical Thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi (Vikas Publishing). Afternoon was the time to meet to Dr. Hanrok Kang who lectured on "Comfort Women" of Korea during foreign occupation. Our team met briefly to plan the rest of the week. I had a friendly conversation and tea with Professor Hwang and Professor Lewis Lancaster, formerly University of California, Berkeley. I spent evening walking around Myeong-dong area and captured popular culture and music of modern Korea. Everyone is dressed well in a festive fashion.