George Hicks made a significant contribution to the understanding of the polities, societies and economies of Asia for most of his 89 years before passing away on 16th of November 2025. His complementary roles as an independent scholar, media commentator, and a philanthropist centred on exposing and challenging authoritarianism while defending and promoting social justice, […]
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In August 2025, the historian, diplomat, linguist, and Korean Studies pioneer, Dr Adrian Buzo passed away after a long battle with illness. Known for intellectual curiosity, warmth, and generosity, Adrian Buzo helped lay the foundations for Korean Studies in Australia and advanced international understanding of the Korean Peninsula – particularly the origins of the political
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The passing of Anthony (Tony) Reid is a profound loss – not only for historians, but also for intellectuals, students, and all who admired his work across disciplines. Internationally, Tony built a remarkable career anchored in Asia, particularly in Southeast Asia, with deep engagements in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. His role in shaping the field
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Associate Professor Stephen Epstein gave the Korean Studies Association of Australasia Regional Keynote Speech at the ASAA’s 25th Biennial Conference which was held at Curtin University from 1 to 4 July 2024. This post is a summary of the regional keynote speech given at the conference. South Korea has long been a crucible of social
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Dr Se-Woong Koo was the keynote speaker at the ASAA’s 25th Biennial Conference held at Curtin University from 1 to 4 July 2024. This post is a shorter version of the keynote speech given at the conference. On June 12, 2018, North Korea and the United States held their historic first-ever summit, bringing the
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In this post, I take the opportunity to reflect upon the work and achievements of the ASAA Council over the past two years (2023-24). It has been an exciting term on Council with lots of activity and new developments. In 2023, we welcomed not one but two postgraduate representatives to the Council to affirm our
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