Anthropology professor named APCEIU board chairperson

Prof. Bae Ki-dong

By Chung Hyun-chae

Bae Ki-dong, an anthropology professor at Hanyang University, was named chairperson of the governing board of the Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU), Saturday.

His term started on May 7 and continues until May 6, 2019.

“I will actively push forward the initiation of global citizenship education programs in domestic and overseas universities as well as global networks in order for APCEIU to become an international organization specializing in global citizenship education,” Bae told The Korea Times.

Along with Bae’s appointment, the Ministry of Education also named 10 members of the APCEIU governing board.

The board consists of education experts, representatives of the Korean government, UNESCO and its member states.

Bae graduated from Seoul National University (SNU) in 1975 after studying archaeology and anthropology. He then received his master’s degree in archaeology from SNU, and was awarded a doctorate in anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley in 1988.

He has been serving as the chairperson of the Korean National Committee of the International Council of Museums since 2011 and as the director of the Hanyang University Museum since 1998.

Bae also chairs the Board of Promotion of World Heritage Inscription for the Amsa Prehistoric Site.

Established jointly by the Seoul government and UNESCO in 2000, the APCEIU has been working to develop global citizenship education and promote education for international understanding.