Busan American Corner

Student Visa Presentation with Canning, Consular Officer of the U.S. Embassy
November 13, 2006

Student Visa Presentation with Amy Canning, Consular Officer of the U.S. Embassy

Newbery Award Winner Cynthia Kadohata Introduces the American Writing Scene to Korean Authors
September 14, 2006

Newbery Award Winner Cynthia Kadohata with Busan Writers

On September 14, Newbery Award Winner Cynthia Kadohata shared her life history and work with local writers at the Busan American Corner.  She introduced her writing, explained how her family, background and experience influenced much of her work, and clarified why she began writing children’s books.  Having written for The New Yorker, Grand Street Magazine and other well-known magazines, she has been celebrated by the New York Times as "the new rising voice in literature."

Fulbright English Teaching Assistants Meet with University English Club Students in the Regions
September 14, 2006

Local University English Club Students Meet with ETAs at American Corner in Busan

Fulbright English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) residing in Busan had a “Meet and Greet” session with local university English Club members at the American Corner in Busan on September 14.  The Regional Program Officer, Jean Vander Woude, introduced internship opportunities for ETAs and students at both at the Embassy and the Corners and discussed new program developments. 

Ambassador Vershbow Joins in Celebrating Independence Day Along with
200 Korean Youth at the IRC with DVC connection with Busan American Corner
July 7, 2006

Ambassador Vershbow Drums Along with the USFK Band in the IRC’s Holiday Series Program Celebrating Independence Day

On July 7, Ambassador Vershbow joined in celebrating Independence Day along with 200 Korean youth at the IRC.  Marking the IRC’s third American Holiday Series of 2006, this very lively and entertaining program also included the participation of the Busan and Gwangju American Corners and, via DVC, a special guest speaker from Washington D.C., Dr. James I. Deutsch, Program Curator of Smithsonian Institution.

Former PAO Don Q. Washington Receives a Plaque of Appreciation from Busan Education Board
July 5, 2006

PAO Don Q. Washington Receives a Plaque of Appreciation from Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education

On July 5, PAO Dr. Washington received a plaque of appreciation for his contributions and devotion to establishing the Busan American Corner which was prepared by Seol Dong-Keun, Superintendent, Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education.

U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer Don Q. Washington visits the American Corner at the Busan Metropolitan Simin Municipal Library
January 19, 2006

On Thursday, January 19 at 5:15p.m., U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer Don Q. Washington will visit the American Corner at the Busan Metropolitan Simin Municipal Library. In addition to presenting a book donation to the Library’s American Corner, Mr. Washington will re-sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that the Embassy has with the library. During his visit, he will also be posting a message on Cafe USA, the Embassy's internet community.