Dean of the College, Division of Languages and Literature, and Foreign Languages, Cultures, and Literatures (FLCL) Present

From Dystopia to Feminist Utopias: Future Visions in South Korean Science Fiction

This talk explores two prominent imaginaries of the future in South Korean science fiction: the dystopian visions portrayed in Netflix’s global hits such as Hellbound, All of Us Are Dead, and Sweet Home, and the radical futures articulated in women’s science fiction literature by authors like Kim Bo-young and Yun Ihyŏng. Netflix dramas employ horror and fantasy genres to critique societal issues such as class inequality, school violence, and systemic corruption, yet paradoxically normalize militaristic and Cold War ideologies. In contrast, South Korean women’s science fiction uses feminist and ecological frameworks to challenge established binaries while addressing Anthropocene crises and women’s lived experiences. Together, these narratives critique contemporary social structures and envision alternative futures, offering profound insights into the intersection of culture, politics, and imagination.
 

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Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm EST/GMT-5

Location: Reem-Kayden Center Laszlo Z. Bito '60 Auditorium

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