Lunar New Year Celebration, February 15 at Pitt.

The Pitt Chinese Department and Chinese Club will present a Lunar New Year Celebration on February 15. It runs from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in 4130 Posvar Hall (map).

Encore presentation of BTS Concert film BTS World Tour Love Yourself In Seoul, February 9 and 10.

Several Pittsburgh-area theaters will show an encore presentation of the BTS Concert film BTS World Tour Love Yourself In Seoul on February 9 and 10. The distributor provides a synopsis to the movie that first played in Pittsburgh on January 26:

Shot at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul during the BTS WORLD TOUR ‘LOVE YOURSELF’, an exclusive screening of the most sought-after concert of 2018 hits movie theaters nationwide for a one-day only event. This event will bring fans together to celebrate the seven members of the global boyband and their unprecedented international phenomenon.

The movie will play on the 9th at 11:00 am the AMC Loews Waterfront and the Cinemark Theaters in Monroeville and the North Hills. It will play at 11:00 am on the 10th at the AMC Loews Waterfront and the Cinemark Theaters in Monaca and Pittsburgh Mills. Tickets are available online.

Korean film Burning (버닝) at Parkway Theater, February 8 - 14.

The 2018 Korean movie Burning (버닝 will play at the Parkway Theater in McKees Rocks from February 8 - 14. Burning's official site provides a synopsis of the Korean film based on a Haruki Marukami short story:

BURNING is the searing examination of an alienated young man, Jongsu (Ah-in Yoo), a frustrated introvert whose already difficult life is complicated by the appearance of two people into his orbit: first, Haemi (newcomer Jong-seo Jun), a spirited woman who offers romantic possibility, and then, Ben (Steven Yeun, THE WALKING DEAD, SORRY TO BOTHER YOU), a wealthy and sophisticated young man she returns from a trip with. When Jongsu learns of Ben’s mysterious hobby and Haemi suddenly disappears, his confusion and obsessions begin to mount, culminating in a stunning finale.

Burning was the top domestic film in Korea during its first weekend in theaters.

The theater is located at 644 Broadway Ave. in McKees Rocks (map). Showtime infomration is available online.

Yeonmi Park: A North Korean Girl’s Journey to Freedom, March 20 at Kelly Strayhorn Theater.

North Korean defector, author, and activist Yeonmi Park will speak at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater in East Liberty on March 20. Registration information is not yet available.

Lunar New Year / Tết / Seol-Nal Community Celebration, February 5 in Homewood.

Everyday Cafe will host a Lunar New Year / Tết / Seol-Nal Community Celebration on February 5.

Everyday Café has joined up with some amazing Pittsburgh community members to bring you:
Lunar New Year / Tết / 설날 (Seol-Nal) Community Celebration!

Join us for music, various Asian cuisines from your favorite local restaurants, Tai-Chi, a Lion Dance performance, raffle prizes and more!

Tickets are $10 for adults, free for kids. Payment must be made by card at the door - 70% of proceeds will go to Fondo Solidario (Pittsburgh Solidarity Fund), a local bail fund to support people in immigration detention in PA.

Put on some RED and GOLD (for good luck), and come celebrate!

The food line-up includes Umami, Banh Mi & Ti, Ineffable CA Phe, Bae Bae's Kitchen, The Hungry Cao, and Yummyholic. It runs from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, and the cafe is located at 532 N. Homewood Ave. (map).

Lunar New Year Celebration: Year of the Pig at Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, February 3.

The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh will hold "Chinese New Year Celebration: Year of the Pig" on Sunday, February 3.

In ancient times, Buddha asked all the animals to meet him on the Lunar New Year. Twelve came, and Buddha named a year after each one. Come kick off the Lunar year 4717, the year of the Pig, with live music, dance, art making, and more!

Encore presentation of BTS Concert film BTS World Tour Love Yourself In Seoul, February 9.

Two local Cinemark theaters will show an encore presentation of the BTS Concert film BTS World Tour Love Yourself In Seoul on February 9. The distributor provides a synopsis to the movie that first played in Pittsburgh on January 26:

Shot at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul during the BTS WORLD TOUR ‘LOVE YOURSELF’, an exclusive screening of the most sought-after concert of 2018 hits movie theaters nationwide for a one-day only event. This event will bring fans together to celebrate the seven members of the global boyband and their unprecedented international phenomenon.

The movie will play at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm at the Cinemark Theaters in Monroeville and the North Hills. Tickets are available online.

Korean film Burning (버닝), Japanese film Shoplifters (万引き家族) back in Pittsburgh in February.

The acclaimed 2018 films Burning (버닝) and Shoplifters (万引き家族) will play again in Pittsburgh in February at the Parkway Theater in McKees Rocks. Burning will play February 8 through 14, and Shoplifters February 22 through 28.

BTS Concert film BTS World Tour Love Yourself In Seoul in Pittsburgh, January 26.

The BTS Concert movie BTS World Tour Love Yourself In Seoul will play around the country, and in Pittsburgh, on January 26.

Shot at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul during the BTS WORLD TOUR ‘LOVE YOURSELF’, an exclusive screening of the most sought-after concert of 2018 hits movie theaters nationwide for a one-day only event. This event will bring fans together to celebrate the seven members of the global boyband and their unprecedented international phenomenon.

Tickets for the 11:00 am and 2:00 pm shows are available online.

University of Pittsburgh's Eastern Asian Calligraphy Club to meet on Wednesdays.

The University of Pittsburgh's Eastern Asian Calligraphy Club will resume meetings on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:30 pm in the William Pitt Union.

Come and practice your calligraphy skills at the Eastern Asian Calligraphy Club! Write Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or even English calligraphy to your heart's content. The club environment is open and friendly; we will be glad to help anyone in need! Writing materials, paper, and snacks are provided.

The Host (괴물) with Pitt's Korean Student Association, January 24.

Pitt's Korean Student Association will present the 2006 monster movie The Host (괴물) on January 24. The Korean Film Council provides a summary:

Gang-du is a dim-witted man working at his father's tiny snack bar near the Han River. One day, Gang-du's one and only daughter Hyun-seo comes back from school irritated. She is angry at her uncle, Nam-il, who visited her school as her guardian shamelessly drunk. Ignoring her father's excuses for Nam-il, Hyun-seo is soon engrossed in her aunt Nam-joo's archery tournament on TV. Meanwhile, outside of the snack bar, people are fascinated by an unidentified object hanging onto a bridge. In an instant, the object reveals itself as a terrifying creature turning the riverbank into a gruesome sea of blood¡| Amid the chaos, Hyun-seo is helplessly snatched up by the creature right before Gang-du's eyes. These unforeseen circumstances render the government powerless to act. But receiving a call of help from Hyun-seo, the once-ordinary citizen Gang-du and his family are thrust into a battle with the monster to rescue their beloved Hyun-seo.

It starts at 9:15 pm in 106 Lawrence Hall (map) and is open to Pitt students.

Korean film Burning (버닝), Japanese film Shoplifters (万引き家族) to continue in Pittsburgh through January 24.

The acclaimed 2018 films Burning (버닝) and Shoplifters (万引き家族), which opened in Pittsburgh on December 21, will remain in town through January 24.

Korean film Burning (버닝), Japanese film Shoplifters (万引き家族) to continue in Pittsburgh through January 18.

The acclaimed 2018 films Burning (버닝) and Shoplifters (万引き家族), which opened in Pittsburgh on December 21, will remain in town through January 18.

Korean film Burning (버닝), Japanese film Shoplifters (万引き家族) to continue in Pittsburgh through January 10.

The acclaimed 2018 films Burning (버닝) and Shoplifters (万引き家族), which opened in Pittsburgh on December 21, will remain in town through January 10.

Free Chinese, Japanese, Korean classes in Pittsburgh in 2019.

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is an invaluable source of free and enriching programming for people of all ages. Most relevant to this site are the free Chinese, Japanese, and Korean courses at an increasing number of branches. The start of a new year is an excellent time to revisit this list of free courses available for children, complete novices, high-beginners, intermediate learners, and advanced speakers.

New Korean movie Burning (버닝) in Pittsburgh from December 21.

The acclaimed 2018 Korean film Burning (버닝) will play in Pittsburgh from December 21. The official site provides a synopsis of the film based on a Haruki Marukami short story:

BURNING is the searing examination of an alienated young man, Jongsu (Ah-in Yoo), a frustrated introvert whose already difficult life is complicated by the appearance of two people into his orbit: first, Haemi (newcomer Jong-seo Jun), a spirited woman who offers romantic possibility, and then, Ben (Steven Yeun, THE WALKING DEAD, SORRY TO BOTHER YOU), a wealthy and sophisticated young man she returns from a trip with. When Jongsu learns of Ben’s mysterious hobby and Haemi suddenly disappears, his confusion and obsessions begin to mount, culminating in a stunning finale.

Showtime information is now available online, though tickets must be purchased at the theater. The Harris Theater is located at 809 Liberty Ave. in downtown's Cultural District (map).

BTS Concert film BTS World Tour Love Yourself In Seoul in Pittsburgh, January 26.

The BTS Concert movie BTS World Tour Love Yourself In Seoul will play around the country, and in Pittsburgh, on January 26.

Shot at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul during the BTS WORLD TOUR ‘LOVE YOURSELF’, an exclusive screening of the most sought-after concert of 2018 hits movie theaters nationwide for a one-day only event. This event will bring fans together to celebrate the seven members of the global boyband and their unprecedented international phenomenon.

Tickets for the 11:00 am and 2:00 pm shows are now available online.

New Korean movie Burning (버닝) in Pittsburgh from December 21.

The acclaimed 2018 Korean film Burning (버닝) will play in Pittsburgh from December 21. The official site provides a synopsis of the film based on a Haruki Marukami short story:

BURNING is the searing examination of an alienated young man, Jongsu (Ah-in Yoo), a frustrated introvert whose already difficult life is complicated by the appearance of two people into his orbit: first, Haemi (newcomer Jong-seo Jun), a spirited woman who offers romantic possibility, and then, Ben (Steven Yeun, THE WALKING DEAD, SORRY TO BOTHER YOU), a wealthy and sophisticated young man she returns from a trip with. When Jongsu learns of Ben’s mysterious hobby and Haemi suddenly disappears, his confusion and obsessions begin to mount, culminating in a stunning finale.

Showtime information has not yet been made available. The Harris Theater is located at 809 Liberty Ave. in downtown's Cultural District (map).

"ASA Culture Fair: Journey to the East" at Pitt, December 2.

The University of Pittsburgh's Asian Students Alliance, in collaboration with numerous other on-campus organizations, will present the ASA Culture Fair on December 2.

The Asian Students Alliance alongside the umbrellas the Chinese American Students Association, Filipino Students Association, Korean Student Association and the Vietnamese Student Association are proud to present Culture Fair: Journey to the East. In collaboration with Pitt Wushu, FRESA, SASA, JSA, PantheRaas and Pitt Nrityamala, we invite you to join us for an afternoon of performances, games and FREE FOOD.

On Sunday December 2nd we will take you along on our Journey to the East. Catch a glimpse of each participating orgs culture; indulge in delicious dishes from all around Asia and engage in countless games and activities.

It runs from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in the William Pitt Union's Ballroom.

Pitt still hiring Assistant Instructor of Korean for Fall 2019 start.

The University of Pittsburgh's Department of East Asian Languages & Literatures has reposted for a second time its advertisement for an Assistant Instructor of Korean position that begins in Fall 2019.

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at the University of Pittsburgh (http://www.deall.pitt.edu) invites applications for an Assistant Instructor position in Korea studies, pending budgetary approval, beginning September 1, 2019. The position is non-tenure stream with the possibility of renewal for a multi-year contract. The successful candidate is expected to contribute significantly to the Korean language program and teach language courses on all levels. The successful candidate should hold an MA in teaching Korean as a foreign language or in an allied field, possess native or near-native competence in all skill areas of Korean and English, and have at least one year of teaching experience at a North American institution of higher education.

The new hire should be prepared to teach classes for both undergraduate and graduate students. Instruction to graduate students may involve PhD and MA students whose focus may be on literature, history, art history, religion, anthropology, etc. Preference will be given to candidates who possess linguistic knowledge of the Korean language, and who demonstrate familiarity with theories in second language acquisition and current practices in Korean pedagogy in North American higher education settings. Any expertise in non-language areas such as film, popular culture, literature, etc. will be a plus. Duties include teaching both recitations and lectures of language courses as well as working closely with the language coordinator to contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Korean language program. The appointee should expect to collaborate with Asianists in other units (e. g., the Asian Studies Center) to promote Korea studies.

The new application deadline is December 10; additional application details and requirements are available on the job posting.