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- To establish a new content platform for Korean studies in political diplomacy.
- To develop Korean Studies’ contents in social sciences that reflect the needs of domestic and foreign learners.
- To develop, produce, and disseminate online courses.
- To nurture future generations of Korean studies and establish Korean Studies Networks overseas.
Notice
- 2025 Essay Contest for INHA K-MOOC Lectures 2024-12-21
- 2nd K-Connectors Recruitment Notice 2024-12-19
- K-Connectors 1st Team 0123 Publishes Korean Studies Newsletter 'Meari' 2024-08-22
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International Relations
The Promotional Video 2024 of K-Academic Diffusion Research Center
- 2024-09-30
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International Relations
Video Guide for signing up for K-MOOC and taking courses
- 2024-05-30
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Identity Politics
(Lecture included) Formation and Development of Korean Society in the Former Soviet Union
Course Title: Formation and Development of Korean Society in the Former Soviet Union Professor : Dongki Sung Course Overview : This course traces the historical footsteps of the Korean people, another Eurasian ethnic group living in the former Soviet Union. We will understand their great history through the migration and resettlement history of the Koreans who were forced to move from DPRK to Central Asia by Stalin in 1937. Understand the renewed migration and resettlement of Koreans after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Course Schedule (Click on the titles below) Week 1 After the 13th Year of Cheoljong in 1863 Week 2 The Korean Migration Week 3 Stalin and Koreans in DPRK Week 4 The beginning and end of forced migration Week 5 New resettlement processes in Central Asia Week 6 How did Koreans successfully resettle in Central Asia? Week 7 How did the Soviet Union's iconic Byeonghwa collective farms come to be? Week 8 How did the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 affect Korean society? Week 9 How did the third Korean migration unfold? Week 10 How do Koreans live in South Korea today?
- 2024-02-06
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International Relations
(Lecture included) Korea and International Relations
Course Titile : Korea and International Relations Professor : Eui-Gon Kim Course Overview : This course aims to introduce the causes, background, and historical development of Korean foreign policy making. In particular, we will discuss and analyze South Korea's security policy, trade policy, unification policy, and public diplomacy since the Korean War. Course Schedule (Click on the titles below) Week 1 State pf Anarchy: State of War Week 2 Escape from Anarchy, Mitigation of Anarchy Week 3 Actors of IR, Concept of Power, Balance of Power Week 4 Theories of Integration Week 5 Game Theories Week 6 Historical Factor: History of Division Week 7 Geographical, Ideological, North Korean, Economic Factor Week 8 Security & Alliance, Economy & Trade Week 9 The inter-Korean Relations, Strategy of Unification Week 10 Theories of Middle-Power, Korea as a Middle-Power
- 2024-02-06
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International Relations
(Lecture included) Parliamentary Politics in Korea
Course Title : Parliamentary Politics in Korea Professors : Jun-Young Choi Course Overview : This course aims to provide a better understanding of the organization and operation of the Korean National Assembly in general since the country's democratization in 1987. In this lecture, the composition and functioning of the National Assembly will be discussed by focusing on two aspects: the institution of the National Assembly and the behavior of political actors operating within the institution. By examining the interplay between institutions and the behavior of political actors, the growth and limitations of the Korean National Assembly will be explored. Course Schedule (Click on the titles below) Week 1 Introduction to the Korean National Assembly Week 2 The National Assembly Election System Week 3 Recruitment of Members of Parliament Week 4 Parliamentary Organization and Leaders Week 5 The National Assembly Standing Committee System Week 6 The National Assembly Legislative Process Week 7 The Parliamentary Budget Process Week 8 Parliament as a Check on the Executive Week 9 Parliament and the Judiciary Week 10 Parliamentary Ethics and Campaign Finance
- 2024-02-06
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International Relations
The Promotional Video 2024 of K-Academic Diffusion Research Center
- 2024-09-30
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International Relations
Video Guide for signing up for K-MOOC and taking courses
- 2024-05-30
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International Relations
(Lecture included) Korea and International Relations
Course Titile : Korea and International Relations Professor : Eui-Gon Kim Course Overview : This course aims to introduce the causes, background, and historical development of Korean foreign policy making. In particular, we will discuss and analyze South Korea's security policy, trade policy, unification policy, and public diplomacy since the Korean War. Course Schedule (Click on the titles below) Week 1 State pf Anarchy: State of War Week 2 Escape from Anarchy, Mitigation of Anarchy Week 3 Actors of IR, Concept of Power, Balance of Power Week 4 Theories of Integration Week 5 Game Theories Week 6 Historical Factor: History of Division Week 7 Geographical, Ideological, North Korean, Economic Factor Week 8 Security & Alliance, Economy & Trade Week 9 The inter-Korean Relations, Strategy of Unification Week 10 Theories of Middle-Power, Korea as a Middle-Power
- 2024-02-06
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International Relations
(Lecture included) Parliamentary Politics in Korea
Course Title : Parliamentary Politics in Korea Professors : Jun-Young Choi Course Overview : This course aims to provide a better understanding of the organization and operation of the Korean National Assembly in general since the country's democratization in 1987. In this lecture, the composition and functioning of the National Assembly will be discussed by focusing on two aspects: the institution of the National Assembly and the behavior of political actors operating within the institution. By examining the interplay between institutions and the behavior of political actors, the growth and limitations of the Korean National Assembly will be explored. Course Schedule (Click on the titles below) Week 1 Introduction to the Korean National Assembly Week 2 The National Assembly Election System Week 3 Recruitment of Members of Parliament Week 4 Parliamentary Organization and Leaders Week 5 The National Assembly Standing Committee System Week 6 The National Assembly Legislative Process Week 7 The Parliamentary Budget Process Week 8 Parliament as a Check on the Executive Week 9 Parliament and the Judiciary Week 10 Parliamentary Ethics and Campaign Finance
- 2024-02-06
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International Relations
Democratization and Democracy in Korea
COURSE NAME Democratization and Democracy in Korea PROFESSOR Sang Tu Ko / Yonsei University COURSE OVERVIEW Korea is a country of miracles. Korea, one of the world's poorest countries due to colonial rule and the Korean War, developed into a prosperous country in about half a century. And Korea succeeded in peaceful democratization. Democracy has been firmly established, including many horizontal regime changes. In this lecture, you can learn about the history of economic growth and democracy in Korea, as well as the background of the country's current success. Week Title 1 Industrialization: Developing State Strategy 2 Open Economy Strategy 3 President’s Power and History 4 Democratic System Transformation 5 Consolidation of Democracy 6 Religion and Political Culture 7 Confucian Democracy 8 Korean Nationalism 9 Recognition of Unification and Neighboring Countries 10 Anti-Americanism in Korea
- 2023-04-13
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Identity Politics
(Lecture included) Formation and Development of Korean Society in the Former Soviet Union
Course Title: Formation and Development of Korean Society in the Former Soviet Union Professor : Dongki Sung Course Overview : This course traces the historical footsteps of the Korean people, another Eurasian ethnic group living in the former Soviet Union. We will understand their great history through the migration and resettlement history of the Koreans who were forced to move from DPRK to Central Asia by Stalin in 1937. Understand the renewed migration and resettlement of Koreans after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Course Schedule (Click on the titles below) Week 1 After the 13th Year of Cheoljong in 1863 Week 2 The Korean Migration Week 3 Stalin and Koreans in DPRK Week 4 The beginning and end of forced migration Week 5 New resettlement processes in Central Asia Week 6 How did Koreans successfully resettle in Central Asia? Week 7 How did the Soviet Union's iconic Byeonghwa collective farms come to be? Week 8 How did the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 affect Korean society? Week 9 How did the third Korean migration unfold? Week 10 How do Koreans live in South Korea today?
- 2024-02-06
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Identity Politics
Korea and Overseas Koreans
COURSE NAME Korea and Overseas Koreans PROFESSOR Jean Young Lee / Dept. of Political Science & International Relations, Inha University COURSE OVERVIEW Understanding Koreans abroad are the basis of understanding Korea and the Korean people. This lecture helps you understand Koreans in the Korean peninsula, as well as overseas Koreans scattered all around the world. You will understand the migration history of Koreans to the world, the formation and changes of Korean society in the place where they migrated. Then, we might think about ways for the overseas Korean community and the homeland to achieve mutual development. Week Title 1 Global Distribution of Koreans and Overview of Migration History 2 Korean Immigrants to China 3 Emigration to Russia 4 Emigration to Japan 5 Emigration to the United States 6 Current Status of New Immigration and Overseas Koreans 7 Overseas Koreans Coming to Korea 8 Overseas Korean Policy and Project in Korea 9 Social Changes and Issues of Overseas Koreans 10 Political Participation and Role for Mutual Development
- 2022-09-23
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Identity Politics
Korean Society and Identity
COURSE NAME Korean Society and Identity PROFESSOR Seong Jin Kim / Dept. of Political Science and International Studies, Duksung Women’s University COURSE OVERVIEW With the development of society, many types of differences within a society are found. Gender discrimination, discrimination against foreigners according to the increase of migrants and refugees, and conflicts over ideology are some examples. Following globalization and democratization, Korean society also faces the task of preventing differences from becoming discrimination. This lecture helps you understand Korean society by learning about Korean identities and theoretically examines Korean society's problems through many case studies. Week Title 1 Difference and Democracy 2 Identity Theory 3 Identity and Social Security 4 Identity and Regionalism 5 Online Feminism 6 Women's Participation in Society 7 Migration/ Multiculturalism 8 Women’s Migration / Marriage Migration 9 Refugees and Identity Conflict 10 Korean Society and Identity
- 2022-09-23
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Identity Politics
Understanding of Koreans in Japan
COURSE NAME Understanding of Koreans in Japan PROFESSOR Seok Won Song / Dept. of Political Science and International Relations, Kyung Hee University COURSE OVERVIEW Each story of overseas Koreans might be their personal history, but at the same time, their stories constitute a strong root of Korean history. Looking at the lives of Koreans in Japan will help us understand a vital aspect of the global Koreans' dynamics. In addition, the existence of Koreans in Japan also occupies an important place in modern Korean history and modern Korea-Japan relations. Thus, in this lecture, we examine the formation background of Koreans in Japan, their ways of life, and their relationship with the homeland. Week Title 1 Koreans in Japan in the History of Korean Immigration 2 Imperialism and the Koreans in Japan 3 Zainichi Koreans in Post-war Japan 4 Life and Discrimination of Post-war Zainichi Koreans 5 Areas Where Koreans in Japan are Concentrated 6 Zainichi Korean Literature 7 Building Relationshps Between Koreans in Japan and the Korean Peninsula 8 Zainichi Korean Between Hallyu and Anti-Korea 9 Korea-Japan Relations and Zainichi Koreans 10 Development of Zainichi Korean Society
- 2022-09-22
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Public Diplomacy and the World
Korea’s Cultural Diplomacy and the Korean Wave (Hallyu) in China
COURSE NAME Korea’s Cultural Diplomacy and the Korean Wave (Hallyu) in China PROFESSOR Young Duk Jang / Dept. of Political Science & International Relations, Inha University COURSE OVERVIEW Korea is rising as a representative cultural powerhouse. And Hallyu plays an important role in the diplomatic arena and has become the foundation of Korea’s cultural diplomacy. Besides, China is a country that has maintained close cultural ties with Korea for a long time. So, what is cultural diplomacy in Korea, and what does the Hallyu look like in China? This lecture will introduce you all, to Korea's cultural diplomacy and the Hallyu in China in detail. Week Title 1 What is Cultural Diplomacy? 2 Theory and Practice of Cultural Diplomacy 3 The Development of Korean Cultural Diplomacy 1 4 The Development of Korean Cultural Diplomacy 2 5 Korean Pop Culture and Hallyu 6 The Development Process and Achievements of Hallyu 7 Hallyu in China 1 8 Hallyu in China 2 9 Hallyu in China 3 10 Hallyu in China 4
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Content Convergence
The Making of International Law in Korea
COURSE NAME The Making of International Law and Korea PROFESSOR Seok Woo Lee / Inha Law School COURSE OVERVIEW This course addresses the developments of international law in Korea, especially how it applies to Korea in some of the important issues that faces this country in the 21st Century. With the rapid economic development, Korea has ascended to become a legitimate Asian power during the latter half of the 20th century. The rise of Korea tracks neatly with advent of globalization and the growing importance of international law in managing the increasing interactions between states themselves and other non-state entities. Week Title 1 Notes on International Law in General 2 Korea’s Encounter with the Modern International Legal System 3 The Development of International Law in Korea 4 The Legacy of Colonialism 5 The Legacy of Colonialism / International Legal Issues arising from the Korean War and Inter-Korean Relations 6 International Legal Issues arising from the Korean War and Inter-Korean Relations 7 Territorial Disputes ; General and Specific Discussion of Particular Cases: Dokdo 8 Democracy and International Human Rights Law 9 Law of the Sea 10 Korea-US Relationship from the Perspective of International Law / The Making of International Law in Korea
- 2022-09-23
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Content Convergence
Reading Korean Culture through Korean Dance I (From the origins of Korean dance to K-pop)
COURSE NAME Reading Korean Culture through Korean Dance I (From the origins of Korean dance to K-pop) PROFESSOR Min A Yang / Chungang University Foreign Studies Institute COURSE OVERVIEW Korean dance (Chum) - the dance has lived together with the Korean people’s lives in the Korean Peninsula for 5000 years! How has the dance culture developed among Korean people? If you want to explore the Koreans' history and Korean traditional culture, it is vital to know about the dance culture. Thus, in this lecture, you will learn about the formation process of Korean traditional dance and various phenomena of Korean dance culture in the flow of the country's history. Week Title 1 The Origin of Korean Dance and Dance Culture in the Era of Tribal Nations 2 Dance Culture of the Three Kingdoms Period and the Goryeo Period 3 Dance Culture in the Early Joseon Dynasty 4 Dance Culture in the Late Joseon Dynasty 5 Early 20th Century Modern Dance Culture Modern Ⅰ: The Rise of New Dance and Choi Seung-hee 6 Early 20th Century Dance Culture in the Modern Period_Acceptance of Western Dance Culture and the age of Martial Arts 7 Liberation Space and Korean Dance Culture 8 The Formation and Development of Choi Seung-hee and North Korean Dance 9 Contemporary Dance Culture: The Rise and Globalization of K-POP 10 Korean Dance in the World: The Dance Culture of the Korean Diaspora in Russia
- 2022-09-23
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Publications
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K-Brief
한국학 확산과 K-커넥터즈 공공외교
- 발간일2024-11-30
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Research Archive
[Korean Studies Monograph] Current Status and Future Directions of Global Korean Studies - Politics of Identity and Public Diplomacy in Korean Studies
- 발간일2024-10-07
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Journal Article
The Serial Transnational Mobility and Urban Experiences of Korean Cubans in Miami, Florida*(Jin Suk Bae)
- 발간일2024-09-09
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Journal Article
The Serial Transnational Mobility and Urban Experiences of Korean Cubans in Miami, Florida*(Jin Suk Bae)
- 발간일2024-09-09
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Journal Article
Cross-Border Data Dynamics : An Analysis of China's Cybersecurity Law under TBT Compliance* (Yin Zhan, Youngduk Jang)
- 발간일2024-09-06
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Journal Article
China's North Korea Dilemma and New Approaches : Transition from Blood Alliance to Community of Shared Destiny (Jang, Youngduk)
- 발간일2024-09-06
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K-Academic Diffusion Activities
An Official Visit to Shanghai University of Transportation in China
The K-Academic Diffusion Research Center of Inha Center for International Studies (ICIS) visited Shanghai Transportation University in China on December 14th, 2024, in order to introduce its center's major projects. This visit was a great opportunity to not only share the center's goals but also explore the possibility of academic exchanges and cooperation between the two organizations. Specifically, its center’s main goal is to establish a platform for political diplomacy as a Korean study and specialize in the fields of "politics of identity and public diplomacy." Shanghai Transportation University, established in 1896, is a leading research-oriented university in China that provides excellent education and research in various fields such as engineering, medicine, humanities, and social sciences. Through this meeting, the two institutions discussed effective methods in cooperating for the spread and development of Korean studies, and it is expected to promote mutual development through joint research and academic exchanges in the near future.
- 2025-02-04
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K-Academic Diffusion Activities
MOU signed with Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences in China
On December 13, Inha Center for International Studies (ICIS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for mutual cooperation with the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences in China. Through this agreement, ICIS has laid the groundwork for expanding the Korean Studies across the region, especially for K-MOOC online courses in China. ICIS established in 1985, has been conducting various activities such as academic and policy research on international affairs, publication of academic books and periodicals, and holding academic meetings. In particular, the English-language journal "Pacific Focus" was selected as the only SSCI-listed one in Asia in 2005 in the field of international politics and is recognized as a world-class academic journal. Meanwhile, the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, established in 1958 is being represented as China's comprehensive research institute, which has been conducting research in various fields such as economy, law, philosophy, and history. With the signing of this agreement, the two institutions are expected to greatly contribute to spreading and developing the Korean studies in China through academic exchanges and joint research.
- 2024-12-27
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International Conference
"The Current Status and Challenges of the Spread of Korean Studies in the Kyushu Region" at an International Academic Conference Co-hosted by the Kyushu University Korea Research Center and the Kyushu Korean Research Forum
On December 24th, Inha Center for International Studies(ICIS) held an international academic conference in Fukuoka, Japan, in collaboration with the Kyushu University's Korean Research Center for the Kyushu Korean Research Forum and theme "the Current Status and Challenges of the Spread of Korean Studies in the Kyushu Region." This event was meaningful in that it has established an international academic network with the support of Academy of Korean Studies and increased the cooperation between the Korean research community in the Kyushu region and Inha University. At the opening ceremony, the project was introduced under the theme of "The Current Status and Tasks o the Spread of Korean Studies: Focusing on Inha University's K Academic Diffusion Project," starting with a congratulatory speech by Yoshinori Kaseda, a professor at Ritsumeikan Asia-Pacific University. In the first session, an international academic conference on Korean Studies in Korea-Japan Cooperation: Current Status and Direction of Development was held. Professor Kim Sung Jin of Duksung Women's University was in charge of the entire society, and a total of three presentations and discussions were held. Several domestic and foreign researchers, including Professor Song Seok Won of Kyung Hee University, Professor Ko Sun Kyu of Fukushima College, and Professor Kim Soo Won of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, participated as presenters to share academic insights. In the following discussion session, Professor Yoshihiro Ogata of Fukuoka University, Daisuke Ikeda of Kyushu University, and Ryosuke Mizouchi of Kitakyushu University commented on the presentation, followed by a question-and-answer session. In the second session, an international academic conference was held on Kyushu (regional) society and culture: the next generation of tasks. Professor Tsujino Yuki of Kyushu University took the lead of the entire session, and a total of three presentations and discussions took place in turn. Several domestic and foreign researchers, including Professor Yoshinobu Shinzato of Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies, Professor Kaoru Izumi of Kyushu University, and Professor Shin Myung Jik of Kumamoto Gakuen University, participated as presenters to share academic achievements. In the following discussion session, Lee Seung Jae, a research professor and Lee Won Dong, a full-time researcher at Inha University, Yang Min Ah at Chung-Ang University, commented on the presentation and discussed practical problems and solutions. In addition, on December 23rd, a day before the academic event, all people visited the Nishiniphon Newspaper, a media company representing Japan's Kyushu region, which is geographically close to Korea. Through this, we discussed effective methodologies for promoting and spreading Korean studies in the Kyushu region, and strengthening cooperative relations between ICIS and Nishiniphon Newspaper. (photo materials) Conference photography/event program
- 2024-12-24

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