An Update on the Chosŏn History Society: New Directions!
Dear Friends and Supporters,
Thank you for supporting the Chosŏn History Society (CHS) over the years. Since our founding in 2018, CHS has strived to create an inclusive, curated space for both academic and non-academic audiences to engage with Korean studies. I am happy to announce some major changes to CHS.
As of July 2024, CHS has officially been incorporated as board-governed 501(c)3 non-profit. This new tax-exempt status and structure will help us better fulfill our mission of sharing knowledge of and fostering engagement with Korean history and culture.
In the midst of this transition, CHS is launching new initiatives beyond our established Zoom Lectures and our Translation and Consultation Network. Our upcoming programs will include initiatives to connect and empower young scholars entering the field and providing opportunities to explore Korean studies outside of traditional academic avenues. We will also be launching the Global Chosŏn Initiative. We will share more details about this exciting development in the coming months.
When I founded CHS alongside Sixiang Wang (now a member of our Board of Directors), it was a way for me and other lapsed Koreanists to remain abreast of developments in Korean studies. What began as an informal space to stay connected has evolved into a dynamic organization that brings together scholars, artists, antiquarians, and interested generalists from around the world For this, I am grateful our team, in particular Sean Han, who will now take up the role of Board Secretary, as well as members of our Board of Directors.
Our journey towards becoming a fully-fledged organization would not have been possible without the invaluable support of the Cambridge Institute for the Study of Korea (CISK), who provided us with the structural foundation and legitimacy we needed to begin our mission in earnest.
To continue offering these innovative and engaging programs, we rely on the generous support of our members and the public. Donations are crucial for covering our operational costs, such as maintaining our website, Zoom subscriptions, and other essential services. Additionally, they help fund new initiatives that require substantial resources, such as expanding our programming and providing professional services. We invite you to support CHS by donating through our PayPal link, our website, or by scanning the QR code below provided. We are a California-based 501(C)(3) non-profit corporation, and all donations are acknowledged with full receipts.
Thank you for being a part of this journey with us. Your support is invaluable in helping us achieve our mission of sharing and preserving Korea’s history and culture.
Warm regards,
Nick Marceau
Chair and co-founder, Choson History Society
