On January 17, 2025, an academic conference titled "Developmental Paths of Confucius' Thought Through His Disciples" was held at the 600th Anniversary Hall of Sungkyunkwan University. This conference was jointly organized by the Confucian Culture Research Institute at Sungkyunkwan University and the Korean Confucius Society, providing a platform for a comprehensive exploration of the ideological development of Confucius' disciples.

The primary objective of this conference was to examine the diverse interpretative possibilities of Confucian thought and to move beyond a monolithic perspective by comparatively analyzing the developmental trajectories of early Confucianism from various viewpoints. The ideas developed by Confucius' disciples have served as crucial milestones in contemporary Confucian studies. This conference aimed to facilitate in-depth discussions on Confucian schools beyond the well-established Confucius-Mencius-Xunzi framework.

The successful execution of this conference was made possible through the collaboration of the Confucian Culture Research Institute at Sungkyunkwan University, the Korean Confucius Society, and numerous research institutions from both domestic and international spheres. This event aspires to be a pivotal moment in Confucian studies, fostering new perspectives and advancements in the field.

○ Event Title: Joint Academic Conference by the Institute of Confucian Philosophy and Culture at Sungkyunkwan University and the Korean Confucius Society

○ Topic: Developmental Paths of Confucius' Thought Through His Disciples

○ Date & Time: January 17, 2025 (Friday) 09:30 - 17:00

○ Venue: Room 10408, 4th Floor, 600th Anniversary Hall, Sungkyunkwan University

○ Hosts: Korean Confucius Society, Institute of Confucian Philosophy and Culture at Sungkyunkwan University, The Center for Contemporary Studies of East Asian Classics and Critical Confucianism, BK21 Education and Research Group for Confucianism, East Asian, and Korean Philosophy at Sungkyunkwan University, 山東大學曾子研究所