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Invitation
IMCoS is very proud that it will be able to hold its annual
international symposium at the National Library of Korea, Seoul from
Tuesday 21st October to Friday 24th October, 2014.
After the publication of Matteo Ricci's famous map (Kunyu wanguo
quantu, 坤輿萬國全圖, 1602) in China, maps became a particularly useful
medium in East Asia for showing the world. Since then maps have been
a symbol of peace together with the interchange of culture.
Especially, one of the unique factors of Korean old maps is the idea
of peacefulness. We will try to show you the interchange of vitality
and peacefulness on East Asian traditional maps in Seoul.
Furthermore, we will have a full social program, including a map
fair, a tour with old maps, as well as excursions before and after
the symposium. It is our great pleasure to invite you to the
Symposium.
Please join us and enjoy Korean traditional popular culture with
Maps.
Please let us know whether you are planning to visit us and if you
have a paper to present, be sure to contact us as soon as possible.
IMCoS
Organizing Committee of 32nd International Symposium IMCoS
The National Library of Korea
The Korean Research Association of Old Maps
Pusan National University