In late 2015 UW Japan Studies co-sponsored a symposium entitled Socially Engaged Art in Japan. This 3-day event drew artists, academics, and museum and gallery curators from all over the world. A two-part special issue of the journal FIELD: A Journey of Socially Engaged Art Criticism has been published that was developed from presentations given

Professor Emeritus Don Hellmann, a Korea specialist, is interviewed by KOMO Radio to discuss President Trump’s 12-day visit to Asia. Hellmann says the visit is important for the U.S. because Asia is now one of the most important regions in the world.