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News from EcoS

This section compiles all of the news from the EcoS program. You can also see the articles according to the following categories: EcoS up to Date, EcoS in the News or Student's Corner.

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15.05.2015

Poster Exhibition: History of Education in East Asia 1365 - 2015

In preparation of this year's 650th Anniversary of the University of Vienna, lecturers and students of all four Chairs of the Department of East Asian...

11.05.2015

Tokyo live in our Classroom

For her class on Migration in East Asia, Fiona Seiger today (7 May 2015) invited a special guest via live online stream to the EcoS classroom.

24.04.2015

Philippine Perspectives on the South China Sea Dispute

The Diplomatic Academy of Vienna and the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Vienna, in cooperation with the Institute of East Asian Studies...

15.04.2015

New Article by Prof. Frank: "The North Korean Budget Report 2015"

In “The North Korean Budget Report 2015: Ten Observations”, Prof. Frank analyses the economic contents of the April 2015 session of the North Korean...

03.04.2015

Planet Wissen: Prof. Frank on Korea [in German]

In German television programme "Planet Wissen: Korea - Geteiltes Land" (WDR, SWR, ARD-alpha), Prof. Rüdiger Frank and Korean-born movie director Sung...

01.04.2015

Korea and the Rise of Asia

EcoS and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Austria cordially invite all students and the interested public to a talk by H.E. Ambassador SONG...

01.04.2015

Strategic Gaming: South China Sea Conflict 2015

Invited by Alfred Gerstl and Josef Falko Loher, about 40 Students of various backgrounds, both Bachelor and Master students, left the ordinary class...

10.03.2015

Competitive Sports vs. Formal Education [in German]

How does Japan scope with this Dilemma?

09.03.2015

Japan's Security Policy

The Diplomatic Academy of Vienna and the Embassy of Japan in Austria, in cooperation with the Institute of East Asian Studies cordially invite to a...

16.02.2015

Last Minute Information

EcoS Classes in Summer Term 2015

05.02.2015

Interview with Prof Frank on 'The Interview'

In a recent interview with German magazine 'Der Stern' Prof Rüdiger Franks elaborates on North Korea's harsh reaction to the release of Hollywood...

05.02.2015

EcoS Newsletter, February 2015

Dear new and old EcoS students, we would like to share with you some information concerning the upcoming semester

02.02.2015

Sustainability Challenge 2015 - Smart Cities

The EcoS team highly recommends EcoS students to participate in the special lecture 'Sustainability Challenge 2015 - Smart Cities' (initiated and...

13.12.2014

Dr. Philipp Rösler presented Prof. Frank’s new book

Former German Vice Chancellor and Minister of the Economy, Dr. Philipp Rösler, presented Prof. Frank’s new book “Nordkorea: Innenansichten eines...

12.12.2014

Volume 6 of Vienna Journal of East Asian Studies

The Vienna Journal of East Asian Studies assembles high-quality research articles with a particular focus on the work of emerging scholars.

11.12.2014

Prof. Frank on Special Economic Zone in Rason

Prof. Frank reports about a visit to the Special Economic Zone in Rason on one of the most-read websites on North Korea, 38North, published by the...

10.12.2014

Extended Interview with Prof. Frank on 3sat

Prof. Frank has given an extended interview to the TV channel 3sat, which has been published in three parts.

08.12.2014

Radio interview with Prof. Frank

Here is the most recent interview of Prof. Frank on North Korea, from the radio program "Fragen an den Autor" on Radio SR"

02.12.2014

East Asianists and the Job Market

East Asianists and the Job Market is an initiative taken by the team of East Asian Economy and Society to improve the employability of students in...

01.12.2014

Upcoming event with Prof. Frank and Vice Chancellor Dr. Philipp Rösler

Upcoming event: On Friday, Dec. 12, Prof. Frank will discuss his new book "Nordkorea: Innenansichten eines totalen Staates" with former German...

29.11.2014

An excerpt from Prof. Frank's new book

The Huffington Post publisehd an excerpt from Prof. Frank's new book „Nordkorea. Innenansichten eines totalen Staates"

25.11.2014

A review on Prof. Frank's book "Nordkorea. Innenansichten eines totalen Staates"

The newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung publish a review of Prof. Frank's new book "Nordkorea. Innenansichten eines totalen Staates".

20.11.2014

Article in Foreign Policy Magazine

A detailed article by Prof. Frank in the renowned Foreign Policy magazine on the oldest among North Korea’s special economic zones, Rason./p>

18.11.2014

Special Lecture: Taiwan's party system in the aftermath of the Sunflower Movement and November elections

Invitation for an upcoming special lecture give by Dr. Dafydd Fell, from SOAS University of London.

13.11.2014

Interview with Prof. Frank about his new book

The University of Vienna published an in-depth interview with Prof. Frank about his newest book "Nordkorea. Innenansichten eines totalen Staates".

05.11.2014

Radio Interview with Prof. Frank

Prof. Frank recently gave a 36 Minutes Interview to German Radio RBB Info.

03.11.2014

n-tv interview with Prof. Frank

In an interview with n-tv, Prof. Frank explains why North Korea wants to cooperate more with Germany.

01.11.2014

Bid Invitation

The Chair of East Asian Economy and Society (EcoS) at University of Vienna is looking for an external lecturer for one course of module 4 (type VU, 4...

15.10.2014

Bid Invitation

The Chair of East Asian Economy and Society (EcoS) at University of Vienna is looking for an external lecturer for one of our core seminars (type SE,...

14.10.2014

Update on Office Hour from Dr. Gerstl

Please note that Dr. Gerstl's office hour on October 21, 2014 has been cancelled.

13.10.2014

"Profil" Interview with Prof. Frank

Prof. Frank argues in Austria's news magazine "Profil" that Kim Jong-un's absence in the last weeks is nothing extraordinary and not a sign of a coup...

30.09.2014

New Publication

Prof. Frank has for the first time written a comprehensive book on the DPRK, or North Korea.

22.09.2014

Info meeting for new EcoS students

We invite all new EcoS students to our seminar room 'Ostasien' at the Department of East Asian Studies (Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5...

18.09.2014

MAKES - Dual Degree Master of European-Korean Studies

The University of Tübingen offers in collaboration with the Seoul National University a new Dual Degree Master of European-Korean Studies.

18.09.2014

REMINDER: EcoS Students meets Alumni Event

The EcoS Alumni Network cordially invites all EcoS students to the 1st EcoS Students meet Alumni Event which will be an exclusive Sushi workshop with...

31.07.2014

Dr. Gerstl on the South China Sea dispute

Austrian daily "Die Presse" talked with EcoS' Southeast Asian expert Dr Gerstl about strategic and legal aspects of the South China Sea conflict.

28.07.2014

Lecture "Intercultural Negotiation Patterns": Exam Dates

The next exam dates for the lecture "Intercultural Negotiation Patterns" will be:

15.07.2014

APPLY to become an EcoS student assistant

The EcoS team is looking for a motivated student assistant for the upcoming winter term from October 1st 2014 to January 31st, 2015 for the extent of...

01.07.2014

Dr. Gerstl on Vietnam TV 1

Dr. Alfred Gerstl, the Southeast Asia expert at the Chair of East Asian Economy and Society, gave a talk on the conflict in the South China Sea.

02.06.2014

Dr. Alfred Gerstl on the current political crisis in Thailand

Dr. Alfred Gerstl, MIR, University Assistant (post-doc) at the Chair of East Asian Economy and Society, was asked to comment on the current political...

02.06.2014

Special Lecture: Indonesia – A Rising Middle and Global Power?

Is Indonesia a new star to watch? Can this huge and rising economy be an equal match to powers like India, China or Brazil? Will it confirm her...

02.06.2014

The South China Sea Conflict: China - Vietnam - Philippines

Dr. Alfred Gerstl, Southeast Asia expert at the Department of East Asian Studies, will hold a talk titled "Der Konflikt im Südchinesischen Meer: China...

09.05.2014

Prof. Frank to speak at the World Economic Forum

Prof. Frank will join the panel on „East Asia Security Outlook“ at the World Economic Forum meeting in Manila, Philippines, on May 23rd.

02.05.2014

Vienna Journal of East Asian Studies, Vol. 4 is NOW AVAILABLE

The fourth volume of our publication Vienna Journal of East Asian Studies (editors: Rüdiger Frank / Ina Hein / Lukas Pokorny / Agnes Schick-Chen) is...

01.05.2014

Kaminchu: Spiritual Healers in Okinawa

Volume 2 of the "Vienna Studies on East Asia", edited by Rüdiger Frank and Lukas Pokorny, is now available. Isabelle Prochaska-Meyer focuses on the...

24.04.2014

Analysis: Prof. Frank on the newly elected North Korean parliament

Prof. Frank analyses the first session of the newly elected North Korean parliament which took place in early April 2014.

15.04.2014

New Essay by Prof. Frank

"Can North Korea Prioritize Nukes and the Economy at the Same Time?" New article from Prof. Frank on Global Asia, Vol. 9, No. 1

15.04.2014

Analysis: Prof. Frank on President Park's Dresden Speech

Fire the Speech Writers: An East German's Perspective on President Park's Dresden Speech.

11.04.2014

News for Applicants Graduating in Summer 2014

Knowing that many of our applicants are worried about graduating in time for the application deadline (April 30, 2014), we negotiated with the...

02.04.2014

Lecture "Intercultural Negotiation Patterns": Exam Dates

The next exam dates for the course "WS2013-150224-1 Intercultural Negotiation Patterns" will be:

01.04.2014

Special Lecture: Social Media, Corruption, and Regime Support in China

On Monday, 7. April 2014, Prof. Lü Xiaobo of Columbia University will hold a special lecture on the topic "Social Media, Corruption, and Regime...

31.03.2014

Special Lecture: Japans Wirtschaft unter Abenomics – Chancen und Risiken

On Thursday, 10. April 2014, Prof. Dr. Franz Waldenberger of the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich will hold a special lecture on the topic...

28.03.2014

East Asianists and the Job Market: Intercultural Management in East Asia

On Monday, 31. March 2014, the event series Praxis Link East Asia will focus on Intercultural Management in East Asia.

28.03.2014

EcoS featured in "Focus Point: Master Studies"

In its series "Focus Point: Master Studies" the Student Point introduces selected programs that put special emphasis on an interdisciplinary approach.

21.03.2014

Dr. Alfred Gerstl on the Crisis Management of the Malaysian Government

Mag. Dr. Alfred Gerstl, MIR, University Assistant (post-doc) at the Chair of East Asian Economy and Society, was asked to comment on the crisis...

14.03.2014

Guideline for the EcoS Master Examination

In our info section 'For MA Students' you can now find a brief summary of information on the master examination at the Chair of East Asian Economy and...

03.02.2014

Admission for the MA program East Asian Economy and Society for the academic year 2014/15

New information on this year's admission for the MA program East Asian Economy and Society is out now.

01.01.2014

Special Info Meeting on the Master Exam at EcoS

The EcoS team is presenting the procedure of the final master exam at the end of your studies at the Chair of East Asian Economy and Society. Next to...

01.01.2014

A Guide to Kim Jong Un’s 2014 New Years Speech

Prof. Frank offers his take on the New Year speech held by North Korea leader Kim Jong-un, identifying a number of noteworthy points in comparison to...

30.12.2013

New Publication on North Korea's Arirang Mass Games

In the latest issue of the Asia-Pacific Journal, Prof. Frank has published an extensive article on "The Arirang Mass Games of North Korea".

20.12.2013

Analysis: Prof. Frank on the Downfall of Jang Song Thaek

Following reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's uncle Jang Song Thaek was not only purged but executed on grounds of "attempting to overthrow...

26.11.2013

Prof. Frank on Perils and Pitfalls of Traveling to the DPRK

Recent media coverage on the DPRK included reports of a United States citizen that has been arrested by North Korean state authorities right before...

20.11.2013

Special Lecture on the Politics over the Mekong River

On Wednesday, December 4, there will be a special lecture by Maria Strasakova on the topic "The Mekong River: A Future Battleground or a Platform for...

08.11.2013

Special Lecture: Prof. Lee Eun-Jeung

On Friday, November 15, Prof. Lee Eun-Jeung from the Free University of Berlin will hold a special lecture on the topic "In Search of Korean Identity....

30.10.2013

Special Lecture on the Korean War

On Wednesday, November 6, there will be a special lecture on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the armistice ending the Korean War (1950-1953).

14.10.2013

Review of North Korean Tablet Computer

In one of only a few reviews available, Prof. Frank examines the hard- and software of the North Korean tablet computer called 'Samjiyon'.

14.10.2013

East Asianists and the Job Market

East Asianists and the Job Market is an initiative taken by the team of East Asian Economy and Society to improve the employability of students in...

04.10.2013

Prof. Frank among top 50 economists in German-speaking countries

The German daily ‘Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung’ (FAZ) has released a ranking of economists in German-speaking countries according to their influence...

02.09.2013

Lecture "Intercultural Negotiation Patterns": 3rd and 4th Exam dates out now!

The third exam date will be September 30 2013, 18.30-20.00, Hörsaal C2 UniCampus, Hof 2. The time window for registration via UNIVIS will be in the...

20.08.2013

HOW TO register for courses

Find below the guides on how to register for EcoS and language courses:

16.07.2013

Prof. Frank in "Deutsche Welle"

Experts from Germany and South Korean discussed the current state and potential future of North Korea in the Deutsche Welle.

14.06.2013

World Congress of Hallyu Studies: Call for Papers

The World Association for Hallyu Studies (WAHS) is a new scholarly and practitioners’ organization that is striving to be the center of research that...

12.06.2013

Special Lecture: Dr. Marcus Mietzner

"Indonesia's Democratization after Suharto: Successes and Failures". Guest lecture on Wednesday, June 26 2013, 17:45.

11.06.2013

PANEL DISCUSSION: The future of nuclear weapons. The U.S. - Russia - North Korea - Iran

In an April 2009 speech in Prague US President Barack Obama spoke of a world free of nuclear weapons.

04.06.2013

East Asianists and the Job Market

East Asianists and the Job Market is an initiative taken by the team of East Asian Economy and Society to improve the employability of students in...

01.06.2013

Special Lecture: Doh Chull Shin

"Confucian Culture and Democratization in East Asia: Reassessing the Confucian Asian Values Debate"

15.05.2013

APPLY NOW: MA program East Asian Economy and Society

Admission to the MA program East Asian Economy and Society (EcoS) is open now.

01.05.2013

Call for Applications: External Lecturers

The Chair of East Asian Economy and Society (EcoS) at Vienna University is looking for external lecturers for courses of module 4.

01.05.2013

Special Lecture: Gavan McCormack

"Disputed Territories: China, Japan, and the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands".

08.04.2013

Special Lecture: Ambassador IWATANI Shigeo

"Diplomats - What do they do?" In the lecture H.E. Ambassador Iwatani will share experiences from his 40-year career in the field in order to explain...

08.04.2013

Prof. Frank on ARD's Programme "Beckmann" (in German)

Prof. Frank participated in the Round Table discussion "Beckmann" on the German TV Channel ARD on Thursday, April 11, at 10:45pm.

05.04.2013

East Asianists and the Job Market

East Asianists and the Job Market is an initiative taken by the team of East Asian Economy and Society to improve the employability of students in...

04.04.2013

Why now is a good time for economic engagement of North Korea

Prof. Frank contributed an article to The Asia-Pacific Journal on April 8th, 2013, on engaging North Korea economically.

03.04.2013

What is behind North Korea's threats? - ZDF interview with Prof. Rudiger Frank.

Prof. Frank comments on the motives behind North Korea's threats. (April 1st, 2013).

15.03.2013

NEW PUBLICATION: Korea and East Asia in a changing regional and global environment

This conference volume captures and analyzes the role of Korea and East Asia in a changing economic and security environment. (editors: Heung Ching...

13.03.2013

Career Mentoring and Business Education for young academics

Research assistant and PhD candidate Stephan Si-Hwan PARK launched in February 2013 the Online School for UNconventional Academics.

11.03.2013

Interview with Prof. Frank on North Korea canceling the Non-Aggression Pact

Prof. Frank comments on North Korea canceling the Non-Aggression Pact with South Korea on Austria's evening news ZIB 24 (Mar 8, 2013).

07.03.2013

Job Announcement

Junior Research Group Leaders (incl. one position in experimental economics) (full-time postdoc positions; Entgeltgruppe 14 TV-L)

01.03.2013

Ostasientag 2013 (in German)

7 young East Asianists will present their final theses at the Department of East Asian Studies on Monday, March 11, 3 pm to 6:30 pm in the C2 lecture...

26.02.2013

Video of the Round-Table Discussion: "Teaching in English? Preconditions, Problems, Advantages"

Prof. Rüdiger Frank participated in the round table discussion “Teaching in English? Preconditions, Problems, Advantages“ which was part of the friday...

22.02.2013

ORF Interview on the Unification Movement with Dr. Lukas Pokorny

Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Unification Movement who died last year, had announced the so-called Foundation Day for February 22nd, 2013.

14.02.2013

REMINDER: Info meeting on course registration

We kindly invite you to our Info meeting on course registration on Monday, February 25, 6pm in seminar room OAW.

13.02.2013

Prof. Frank on North Korea's nuclear test

Prof. Frank comments on North Korea's most recent nuclear test on Austria's evening news ZIB 2 (Feb 12, 2013).

11.02.2013

The Economist on North Korea's changing society with comments by Prof. Frank

Some remarks from Prof. Frank were cited in an article by The Economist on societal changes in North Korea.

04.02.2013

ANNOUNCEMENT: Second Registration Phase for Courses now open

The Second Registration Phase for EcoS courses is now open until March 11, 10 am on the UNIVIS system.

31.01.2013

Interview with Prof Rüdiger Frank on North Korea's recent nuclear test

Prof Rüdiger Frank was interviewed by the Austrian daily newspaper Wiener Zeitung on North Korea's intentions behind the recent nuclear test.

30.01.2013

Info meeting on course registration for all EcoS students

The Chair of East Asian Economy and Society and its Student Representatives kindly invite you to a Info meeting on course registration on Monday,...

28.01.2013

Information for NEW students is now available!

You can find everything about how to plan the first term, how to enroll in classes and more on our guideline for new EcoS Students.

21.01.2013

Information for prospective students on registration, now available!

We provide important information for prospective students on registration for our Master's program.

16.01.2013

Lecture "Intercultural Negotiation Patterns": Second Exam date out now!

The second exam for the M4 lecture 'Intercultural Negotiation Patterns' (Ronald Mitterhofer) will take place on March 1, 1:15pm in Seminar Room Jap 1,...

14.01.2013

Lecture "Intercultural Negotiation Patterns": Exam date out now!

The exam for the M4 lecture 'Intercultural Negotiation Patterns' (Ronald Mitterhofer) will take place on January 25, 1:15pm at Lecture Hall 32,...

11.01.2013

Visiting Professors from Taiwan at our Department

The Department of East Asian Studies is proud to announce that there will be two guest professors from Taiwan teaching at our Department.

09.01.2013

Lecture on popular sovereignty in Thailand

The Institute of International Development holds a lecture on popular souvereignty in Thailand.

07.01.2013

Interview with Prof Rüdiger Frank on reports of 'radical reforms' in North Korea

Prof Rüdiger Frank was interviewed by the Austrian daily newspaper Der Standard on the reliability of western media reports concerning 'radical...

03.01.2013

Round-Table Discussion: "Teaching in English? Preconditions, Problems, Advantages"

Prof Rüdiger Frank will participate in the round table discussion “Teaching in English? Preconditions, Problems, Advantages“ which is part of the...

02.01.2013

Vienna Journal of East Asian Studies, Vol. 3 is NOW AVAILABLE!

The third volume of our publication Vienna Journal of East Asian Studies (editors: Rüdiger Frank, Ingrid Getreuer-Kargl, Lukas Pokorny and Agnes...

13.12.2012

Prof Rüdiger Frank on North Korea's rocket launch

Prof Rüdiger Frank comments North Korea's successful rocket launch on Austria's late night news ZIB 24 at ORF on the 12th of December.

10.12.2012

Special Lecture: The Austrian Unification Movement: 1966–1969

Time: December 19th 2012 (Wednesday) 7:00pm. Place: Seminarraum Ostasien, Department of East Asian Studies

05.12.2012

East Asianists and the Job Market - Dr. Uwe Schmelter

On Thursday, December 13th, 14:30, Dr Uwe Schmelter, a former representative of the German non-profit cultural association Goethe Institut, will...

05.12.2012

Research Project "Investment opportunities in Northeast China" completed

The chair of East Asian Economy and Society is proud to announce that the recently awarded research project "Investment opportunities for German and...

03.12.2012

East Asianists and the Job Market - Dr. Tat Yan Kong

Our Chair is proud to welcome Dr Tat Yan Kong (associate professor at SOAS, London) to Vienna. On Monday, December 10th, 18:00 at seminar room OAW, Dr...

30.11.2012

Research Project Award Scheme (University of Aberdeen): Comparative Statecraft and Constitutional Thought

This information applies for all students from East Asian Studies who are interested in pursuing an interdiscipilary PhD degree in an international...

28.11.2012

Formation of Advisory Group on North Korea at World Economic Forum

At the World Economic Forum’s Summit on the Global Agenda in November 2012, it was decided to form an Advisory Group on North Korea.

05.11.2012

Changes in North Korea: For Better or Worse?

In a short comment, Prof. Frank addresses the question of unbalanced reporting about developments in North Korea and argues that there is progress,...

01.11.2012

Prof Rüdiger Frank with The Elders

On Oct. 28, 2012, Prof. Frank went to Cairo to provide a two hour briefing for President Martti Ahtisaari, Ela Bhatt, Prime Minister Gro Brundtland,...

29.10.2012

10th EastAsiaNet Research Workshop in Barcelona

The 10th EastAsiaNet Research Workshop, this time with a focus on governance in East Asia, took place in Barcelona, Spain, 25-26 October 2012.

15.10.2012

NEW PUBLICATION: Korea and East Asia - The Stony Road to Collective Security

Will the twenty-first century be the Asian century? Will the People’s Republic of China overtake the United States as the leading global superpower?...

12.10.2012

The Unification Movement in Austria: Background and Early Beginnings

This lecture discusses the Korean, American and German context as well as the early beginnings of the UM’s Austrian adventure, whilst reviewing the...

05.10.2012

East Asianists and the Job Market

On Monday, October 15th, Three graduates of the Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Vienna presented themselves and their...

03.10.2012

Academic Analysis

by Prof. Rüdiger Frank on current developments in North Korea on 38north.org

02.10.2012

Information on the possibility of substituting one seminar

As discussed at the Info Meeting on last Monday, there is the possibility of substituting one of the seminars of modules 2 and 3.

28.09.2012

New Publication

Frank, Rüdiger et al. (2012), Korea 2012: Politics, Economy and Society, Leiden: Brill

24.09.2012

EcoS Info Meeting + Students Round Table

October 1, 2012, 18:00 at Seminarraum "OAW"

18.09.2012

ORF Interview on the Unification Movement with Dr. Lukas Pokorny

On September 3rd, 2012 Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Unification Movement and the "Washington Times" died at the age of 92.

14.09.2012

Asia 2050 - The sustainable route to prosperity

On 13 September 2012, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) organized a round table discussion on the sustainable future of Asia...

10.08.2012

Special Lecture on "The Global Manifestations of Caodaism in the Vietnamese Diaspora"

Ninh Thien-Huong will hold a special lecture on "The Global Manifestations of Caodaism in the Vietnamese Diaspora". Ninh Thien-Huong is a doctoral...

09.08.2012

Students Exchange Program

EcoS students from Austria, France, Germany and Poland and who are between 20 and 30 years old are now eligible to apply for the “Exchange Program...

21.06.2012

Academiy Analysis

The World Economic Forum on East Asia: Burmese Lessons for North Korea?

13.06.2012

Academic Analysis

A Question of Interpretation: Economic Statistics From and About North Korea.

15.05.2012

AKSE conference 2013 in Vienna

The Department of East Asian Studies of the University of Vienna is proud to host the 26th Biannual Conference of the Association for Korean Studies...

12.03.2012

Online article on Cao Đài

In this online article religious studies scholar Dr. Lukas Pokorny explains some basic features of Đại Đạo Tam Kỳ Phổ Đọ (Cao Đài) - one of the...

09.03.2012

Asian Politics and History Association

Prof. Frank has been elected as Vice President of the Asian Politics and History Association (APHA).

16.02.2012

Spiegel Interview

Prof. Frank answers questions regarding the 70th birthday celebrations of Kim Jong-il who passed away last December and explains the current state of...

13.02.2012

Comment on Süddeutsche Zeitung

Prof. Frank explains why the North Korean dictatorship has been this sustainable and calls the attention to current developments within the...

15.01.2012

Workshop Timor-Leste

Workshop Timor-Leste. Youth's Future, Local Politics & Foreign Relations: Challenges and Opportunities in Timor-Leste in the Light of the Upcoming...

13.01.2012

Special Event

Đại Đạo Tam Kỳ Phổ Đọ (Cao Đài) is one of the six officially recognized religions in today’s Vietnam. Since its inception in 1926, Cao Đài has...

12.01.2012

Academic Analysis

Kim Jong Il’s death was announced less than three weeks ago. But the world is surprisingly quickly getting used to the new leadership in North Korea,...

11.01.2012

Innovation Cheque: € 5,000

We are proud to announce that the Chair of East Asian Economy and Society in cooperation with Steinkellner China Services received an Innovation...

09.01.2012

Academic Analysis

Austria is a great country for many reasons, but with just 8.4 million citizens and locked in the center of the European continent, it is hardly a...

05.01.2012

Recorded Lecture Database

From now on the Chair of East Asian Economy and Society (EcoS) provides recorded lectures to all teaching staff at the University of Vienna.

04.01.2012

Special Lecture: Prof. Adam Fforde

Prof. Adam Fforde, renowned expert on Vietnam and development issues held a special lecture on “Q&A on Vietnam and some related issues: Prof. Adam...

12.09.2011

Academic Analysis

The Party as the Kingmaker: The Death of Kim Jong-Il and its Consequences for North Korea.

26.08.2011

North Korea’s Strategic Outlook on Northeast Asia: The Syrian Litmus Test

"The Libyan story seems to be over, at least for now. We do not exactly know who is going to rule that country next and with what consequences.

22.08.2011

EXPERT: Herbert Friesacher

The project "Praxis-Link East Asia" of the Chair of East Asian Economy and Society aims to raise the employability of our students, give practical...

22.08.2011

New Publication

The Vienna Graduate Journal of East Asian Studies is a joint project of the Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Vienna aiming to...

19.08.2011

Live-Interview for Russia Today Television

North Korea has again shelled waters near the maritime border with South Korea.

17.08.2011

Guest Lecture: Ambassador of Indonesia to Austria

On November 30th, I GUSTI AGUNG WESAKA PUJA, Ambassador of Indonesia to Austria held a guest lecture on "Indonesia - an emerging profile in global...

09.08.2011

East Asianists and the Job Market

The project "Praxis-Link East Asia" of the Chair of East Asian Economy and Society aims to raise the employability of our students, give practical...

08.08.2011

RECORD ATTENDANCE: Ostasientag 2011

Over 100 people came to watch 8 young East Asianists presenting their final theses at the Department of East Asian Studies.

04.08.2011

East Asianists and the Job Market

The project "Praxis-Link East Asia" of the Chair of East Asian Economy and Society aims to raise the employability of our students, give practical...

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