EXHIBIT:The Deep Time of Korean Literature

Thursday, May 14 – Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026

The Deep Time of Korean Literature

Korean literature has evolved over five thousand years, shaped by nature, history, and everyday life. Sensibilities rooted in wind, water, and the cycle of life and death continue to resonate in stories today.

This exhibition traces that enduring flow—from Samguk Yusa (Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms) and traditional beliefs to contemporary culture—showing how the past lives on in modern Korean literature. These layered histories form a living tradition that continues to grow and speak to the present.

* OPENING DAY: May 14th (Thursday) 4pm - 5:30pm (RSVP here)

Enjoy live music performances, light refreshments, and a gift bag—including K-pop merchandise—for all registered attendees.

Event interval: Ongoing event
Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN)
Campus room: Tateuchi East Asia Library, George Beckmann Reading Room (Gowen 3rd)
Accessibility Contact: hkyi@uw.edu
Event Types: Exhibits, Performances, Special Events
Event sponsors: Korean Cultural Center Lost Angeles, National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, Tateuchi East Asia Library,

UW Libraries, Seattle|Tateuchi East Asia Library

EXHIBIT:The Deep Time of Korean Literature