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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
- [2022-23 Inha CIS K-Academic, 7th Colloquium] Sports Mega-Events and World Order Change: Implications for Korea 2023-05-25
- [2022-23 Inha CIS K-Academic, 6th Colloquium] Japan's Reluctance to Support the Declaration to End the Korean War 2023-04-24
- [2022-23 Inha CIS K-Academic, 5th Colloquium] Research Trends of Korean Studies in the United Kingdom 2023-03-06
Online Courses
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International RelationsKorea and International Relations
강좌명 Korea and International Relations 교수 Eui Kon Kim / Dept. of Political Science & International Relations, Inha University 강좌소개 This course introduces the contemporary theories of International Studies to understand the current Korean foreign policies in the first half, and then the specific foreign policy issues of the Republic of Korea (ROK), such as Security, Trade and peaceful Unification with North Korea, in the second half. 주차별 학습내용 차수 학습내용 1주차 State of Anarchy: State of War 2주차 Escape from Anarchy 3주차 Actors of IR 4주차 Theories of Integration 5주차 Game Theories 6주차 Historical Factor: history of division 7주차 Korean Foreign Policy : Factors 8주차 Korean Foreign Policy : Issues 9주차 Unification 10주차 Middle-Power Diplomacy
- 2023-04-17
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International RelationsDemocratization and Democracy in Korea
강좌명 Democratization and Democracy in Korea 교수 Sangtu Ko / Yonsei University 강좌소개 This lecture introduces the history of Korea's economic growth and democracy and explains the background to its success. To this end, I will introduce the history of Korea's industrialization and explain the developing country and open economy strategy as the background of its success from the first week to the second week. In the third week, I will explain the imperial president and introduce the misfortunes of the political history of Korea. Then, I will explain the democratization and consolidation of democracy, respectively, in the fourth and fifth weeks. From the sixth week through the eighth week, I will explain the cultural factors that significantly affect Korean politics today. So, I will lecture on religion in the sixth week, Confucianism in the seventh week, and nationalism in the eighth week. The topic for the ninth and tenth weeks is the reunification of South and North Korea, the future miracle in Korea. Specifically, I will introduce Koreans' perceptions of unification in the ninth week and explain the cooperation and conflict between Korea and the United States in the tenth week. For democracy to develop, a certain level of economic development should be required. Korea is an exemplary case of the fact that the success of industrialization is essential for peaceful democratization and consolidation of democracy. I hope that this lecture will be helpful for students to understand Korean society politically and economically. 주차별 학습내용 차수 학습내용 1주차 The National Strategy for Industrialization and Development. 2주차 The Strategy of an Open Economy 3주차 The Imperial President and Unfortunate Political History of Korea. 4주차 Democratic System Transition 5주차 Consolidation of Democracy 6주차 Religions and Political Culture 7주차 Confucian Democracy 8주차 Korean Nationalism 9주차 Koreans’ Perception of Unification, Favorable Feelings toward Neighboring Countries 10주차 Anti-Americanism in Korea
- 2023-04-13
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International RelationsParliamentary Politics in Korea
강좌명 Parliamentary politics in Korea 교수 Jun Young Choi / Dept. of Political Science & International Relations, Inha University 강좌소개 This lecture aims to understand how the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea has been formed and operated in general since democratization in 1987. It is held for 10 weeks on the theme of parliamentary politics in Korea. The National Assembly, playing an important role in the government as the legislative branch, can be considered an indispensable institution of representative democracy. Since the democratization in 1987, the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea has continuously strengthened its status and importance, and now it is difficult to discuss Korean politics without the National Assembly. In other words, the knowledge of the National Assembly is essential to promote a general understanding of Korean politics. Therefore, this lecture will look into how the parliamentary politics of Korea is currently conducted with a total of 10 themes. Except for the first lecture, which introduces the historical and political background of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, the remaining lectures will focus on two aspects: the National Assembly system and the behavior of political actors moving within the system. By looking into the interaction between the system and the behavior of political actors, I will talk about how the National Assembly operates, what kind of development has been achieved since the democratization, and what kinds of problems exist despite such development. 주차별 학습내용 차수 학습내용 1주차 Entering the National Assembly in the Republic of Korea 2주차 The Electoral System of the Members of the National Assembly 3주차 The Recruitment of the Members of the National Assembly 4주차 Organization of the National Assembly and Leadership 5주차 The Standing Committee System of the National Assembly 6주차 Legislative Process of the National Assembly 7주차 Budget and Accounts Deliberation Process of the National Assembly 8주차 Proxy Government Check Function of the National Assembly 9주차 The National Assembly and the Judiciary 10주차 Ethics of the Members of the National Assembly and Political Funds
- 2023-04-13
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International Relations[Inha K-Academic Diffusion Research Center] Filming Online Courses
[Inha K-Academic Diffusion Research Center] Filming Online Courses
- 2023-02-16
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Content ConvergenceThe Making of International Law in Korea
강좌명 The Making of International Law and Korea 교수 Seok Woo Lee / Inha Law School 강좌소개 This lecture aims to explain the role and significance of international law in Korea with concrete examples through a basic understanding of international law. Chapter 1 offers students new to the subject a concise and focused introduction to the essential topics of an international law course. Chapter 2 offers students a description of the shift from the Sinocentric order of Northeast Asia to the Western international legal order during the tumultuous period prior to Korea’s colonization by Japan. Chapter 3 offers students a description of how Korea handles sensitive matters of international relations through international law. Chapter 4 offers students a description of the role of international law in the context of Korea’s colonization by Japan and the immediate aftermath of WWII. Chapter 5 offers students a description of the impact of Japanese colonialization on Korea and the role of international law in handling unresolved issues. Chapter 6 offers students a description of international legal matters related to Korea’s circumstances as a divided nation. Chapter 7 offers students an explanation of hotly contested cases between Korea and Japan and the legal issues surrounding the matter. Chapter 8 offers students background and description of some of Korea's major human rights issues. Chapter 9 offers students a description of some of Korea's significant laws regarding sea issues. Lastly, Chapter 10 offers students a description of international legal matters pertaining to Korea’s strategic position in Northeast Asia. 주차별 학습내용 차수 학습내용 1주차 Notes on International Law in General 2주차 Korea’s Encounter with the Modern International Legal System 3주차 The Development of International Law in Korea 4주차 The Legacy of Colonialism 5주차 The Legacy of Colonialism / International Legal Issues arising from the Korean War and Inter-Korean Relations 6주차 International Legal Issues arising from the Korean War and Inter-Korean Relations 7주차 Territorial Disputes ; General and Specific Discussion of Particular Cases: Dokdo 8주차 Democracy and International Human Rights Law 9주차 Law of the Sea 10주차 Korea-US Relationship from the Perspective of International Law / The Making of International Law in Korea
- 2022-09-23
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International Relations
Korea and International Relations
강좌명 Korea and International Relations 교수 Eui Kon Kim / Dept. of Political Science & International Relations, Inha University 강좌소개 This course introduces the contemporary theories of International Studies to understand the current Korean foreign policies in the first half, and then the specific foreign policy issues of the Republic of Korea (ROK), such as Security, Trade and peaceful Unification with North Korea, in the second half. 주차별 학습내용 차수 학습내용 1주차 State of Anarchy: State of War 2주차 Escape from Anarchy 3주차 Actors of IR 4주차 Theories of Integration 5주차 Game Theories 6주차 Historical Factor: history of division 7주차 Korean Foreign Policy : Factors 8주차 Korean Foreign Policy : Issues 9주차 Unification 10주차 Middle-Power Diplomacy
- 2023-04-17
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International Relations
Democratization and Democracy in Korea
강좌명 Democratization and Democracy in Korea 교수 Sangtu Ko / Yonsei University 강좌소개 This lecture introduces the history of Korea's economic growth and democracy and explains the background to its success. To this end, I will introduce the history of Korea's industrialization and explain the developing country and open economy strategy as the background of its success from the first week to the second week. In the third week, I will explain the imperial president and introduce the misfortunes of the political history of Korea. Then, I will explain the democratization and consolidation of democracy, respectively, in the fourth and fifth weeks. From the sixth week through the eighth week, I will explain the cultural factors that significantly affect Korean politics today. So, I will lecture on religion in the sixth week, Confucianism in the seventh week, and nationalism in the eighth week. The topic for the ninth and tenth weeks is the reunification of South and North Korea, the future miracle in Korea. Specifically, I will introduce Koreans' perceptions of unification in the ninth week and explain the cooperation and conflict between Korea and the United States in the tenth week. For democracy to develop, a certain level of economic development should be required. Korea is an exemplary case of the fact that the success of industrialization is essential for peaceful democratization and consolidation of democracy. I hope that this lecture will be helpful for students to understand Korean society politically and economically. 주차별 학습내용 차수 학습내용 1주차 The National Strategy for Industrialization and Development. 2주차 The Strategy of an Open Economy 3주차 The Imperial President and Unfortunate Political History of Korea. 4주차 Democratic System Transition 5주차 Consolidation of Democracy 6주차 Religions and Political Culture 7주차 Confucian Democracy 8주차 Korean Nationalism 9주차 Koreans’ Perception of Unification, Favorable Feelings toward Neighboring Countries 10주차 Anti-Americanism in Korea
- 2023-04-13
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International Relations
Parliamentary Politics in Korea
강좌명 Parliamentary politics in Korea 교수 Jun Young Choi / Dept. of Political Science & International Relations, Inha University 강좌소개 This lecture aims to understand how the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea has been formed and operated in general since democratization in 1987. It is held for 10 weeks on the theme of parliamentary politics in Korea. The National Assembly, playing an important role in the government as the legislative branch, can be considered an indispensable institution of representative democracy. Since the democratization in 1987, the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea has continuously strengthened its status and importance, and now it is difficult to discuss Korean politics without the National Assembly. In other words, the knowledge of the National Assembly is essential to promote a general understanding of Korean politics. Therefore, this lecture will look into how the parliamentary politics of Korea is currently conducted with a total of 10 themes. Except for the first lecture, which introduces the historical and political background of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, the remaining lectures will focus on two aspects: the National Assembly system and the behavior of political actors moving within the system. By looking into the interaction between the system and the behavior of political actors, I will talk about how the National Assembly operates, what kind of development has been achieved since the democratization, and what kinds of problems exist despite such development. 주차별 학습내용 차수 학습내용 1주차 Entering the National Assembly in the Republic of Korea 2주차 The Electoral System of the Members of the National Assembly 3주차 The Recruitment of the Members of the National Assembly 4주차 Organization of the National Assembly and Leadership 5주차 The Standing Committee System of the National Assembly 6주차 Legislative Process of the National Assembly 7주차 Budget and Accounts Deliberation Process of the National Assembly 8주차 Proxy Government Check Function of the National Assembly 9주차 The National Assembly and the Judiciary 10주차 Ethics of the Members of the National Assembly and Political Funds
- 2023-04-13
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International Relations
[Inha K-Academic Diffusion Research Center] Filming Online Courses
[Inha K-Academic Diffusion Research Center] Filming Online Courses
- 2023-02-16
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International Relations[Inha K-Academic Research Center] Filming Online Coures
[Inha K-Academic Research Center] Filming Online Coures
- 2022-04-18
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Identity PoliticsFormation and Development of the Society of Goryeo People in the Former Soviet Union
강좌명 Formation and Development of the Society of Goryeo People in the Former Soviet Union 교수 Dong ki Sung / Frontier College, Inha University 강좌소개 This lecture will look at the history of the Goreyo-in, which is nearly 130 years old, by dividing it into ten themes. In the modern and contemporary history of Korea, the deportation of Korean people in the Maritime Province of Siberia in 1937, which is considered a tragedy for the Korean people, was virtually forgotten due to the cold war system. However, as the Soviet Union fell in 1991, the history related to the deportation of Goreyo-in could be brought to light in earnest. The history of the Goreyo-in can be divided into five stages. First, after Cheoljong, the 25th king of the Joseon Dynasty, ascended to the throne, the Andong Kim clan’s power politics led to the disorder of the three political affairs, and Hamgyeong-do peasants who suffered economic pain migrated to work in the Maritime Province of Russia, crossing the Dumangang River. Second, Joseon people who migrated to work in Maritime Province gradually increased, and with Japan’s forced occupation of Joseon, they began to settle in Russia. Third, Korean people who had successfully settled in Maritime Province due to their hard work were deported to Central Asia by Stalin in 1937. Fourth, Korean people deported to Central Asia called themselves Goreyo-in, and they were able to settle there again successfully. Fifth, with the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, Central Asian Goreyo-in relocated to Korea and are working hard for their final successful settlement. 주차별 학습내용 차수 학습내용 1주차 From the 13th Year of King Cheoljong's Reign in 1863 2주차 The Maritime Province and Independence Movement 3주차 Stalin and Korean People in the Maritime Province 4주차 Beginning and End of Deportation 5주차 New Settlement Process in Central Asia 6주차 How Could Goryeo People Successfully Settle in Central Asia? 7주차 How Was Kim Byeong-hwa’s Collective Farm Born, which Was a Representative Farm in the Soviet Union? 8주차 How Did the Collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 Affect the Korean Society? 9주차 How Did the Third Migration of the Goryeo People Unfold? 10주차 How Are the Goryeo People Living in Korea Now?
- 2022-09-23
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Identity PoliticsKorea and Overseas Koreans
강좌명 Korea and Overseas Koreans 교수 Jean Young Lee / Dept. of Political Science & International Relations, Inha University 강좌소개 This lecture is to help people understand Koreans, including North and South Koreans, scattered around the world. In this lecture, we will learn about the emigration history of Koreans who emigrated from the Korean Peninsula to the world. Through understanding the formation and change of Korean society in the place of emigration, we will learn about the relationship between Korea and overseas Koreans. It is essential to understand how Koreans in my area came to this place and what kind of society they are forming. It is because understanding Koreans abroad is the basis of understanding Korea and Koreans. Then now, shall we move on to this course to learn about Koreans around the world? 주차별 학습내용 차수 학습내용 1주차 Overview of Who Koreans Are and How and When They Started Emigrating 2주차 Korean’s Migration to China 3주차 Korean’s Migration to Russia 4주차 Korean’s Migration to Japan 5주차 Korean’s Migration to America 6주차 New Migrations and Overseas Koreans 7주차 Migrations into Korea. 8주차 Policies and Businesses about Overseas Koreans in Korea 9주차 The Changes and Issues in the Overseas Koreans Society 10주차 Political Participation and Roles for the Mutual Development
- 2022-09-23
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Identity PoliticsKorean Society and Identity
강좌명 Korean Society and Identity 교수 Seong Jin Kim / Dept. of Political Science and International Studies, Duksung Women’s University 강좌소개 In this lecture, we are going to look at the formation and development of identities that develop based on various differences within society and examine measures to enable identity conflicts to act as a dynamism for social development. Despite the development of democracy, a minority that does not have the opportunity to become a majority can end up in a discriminatory situation. Along with globalization, the development of information and communication technology promotes the increase of exchanges between countries and social groups and the movement of people. Human migration means the movement of different cultures and values. Such change is an opportunity for social development and an element that multiplies conflicts and differences within society at the same time. The problem of difference and discrimination that amplifies with globalization shows the limits of democracy. Democracy, which has been recognized as a better choice in the process of systemic competition, still shows limitations in excluding minorities. Despite emphasizing universal human rights, it has difficulties protecting minority human rights. Korean society also faces the task of preventing differences within the society from leading to discrimination in globalization and democratization. Thus, in this lecture, we will have time to think about protecting democracy, human rights, and the direction of social development in Korean society. 주차별 학습내용 차수 학습내용 1주차 Difference and Democracy 2주차 The Identity Theory 3주차 Identity and Social Security 4주차 Identity and Regionalism 5주차 Feminism in the Internet Space 6주차 Women's Participation in Society 7주차 Migration/Multicultural 8주차 Female Migration/Marriage Migration 9주차 Refugees and Identity conflicts 10주차 Division, Ideological Conflict, and the Issues of ‘Difference’ Surrounding ‘Transitional Justice’
- 2022-09-23
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Identity PoliticsUnderstanding of Korean Residents in Japan
강좌명 Understanding of Korean Residents in Japan 교수 Seok Won Song / Dept. of Political Science and International Relations, Kyung Hee University 강좌소개 This lecture aims to understand one aspect of global Korean dynamism through the lives of Korean residents in Japan. As of 2020, there are about 7.5 million overseas Koreans in 193 countries around the world. They account for more than 10% of the combined population of North and South Korea. Overseas Koreans have recorded their respective migration history in their countries of residence. In this figure, about 800,000 Zainichi Koreans, who account for about 1% of the North and South Korean population, and about 10.7% of the total overseas Koreans, are strongly linked to the exploitation of forced labor during the Japanese colonial period and therefore are inseparable from imperialism and colonialism. Korea-Japan relations still have a strong aspect of continuing conflicts over past problems. So, it is said that the existence of Zainichi Koreans occupies a very important place in modern Korean history and modern Korea-Japan relations. Nevertheless, research on Zainichi Koreans is only being unfolded centered on researchers. Therefore, the interest from the general public is relatively small. Considering this, this lecture focuses on Korean residents in Japan and looks into the background of their formation, aspects of life in Japan, and their relationship with their homeland, etc. I hope that understanding the lives of Zainichi Koreans is a great opportunity to think about all overseas Koreans. It can be said that each story of overseas Koreans is their personal history and constitutes an important root of Korean history simultaneously. The history of overseas Koreans may be the one last piece of the puzzle in the completing Korean social history. Then, shall we start a lecture to understand Korean residents in Japan who have always pursued hope in the face of continuous discrimination and hardship and have finally realized it? 주차별 학습내용 차수 학습내용 1주차 Korean Migrant in Japan as a History of Korean Immigration 2주차 Imperialism and Zainichi or Japanese-Koreans 3주차 Zainichi Koreans or Japanese-Korean in Post-war Japan 4주차 Life and Discrimination of Post-war Zainichi Koreans 5주차 Korean Residents in Japan 6주차 Zainichi Korean Literature 7주차 Relation Building between Koreans in Japan and the Korean Peninsula 8주차 Zainichi Korean between Hallyu (Korean Wave) and Anti-Korea 9주차 Korea-Japan Relations and Zainichi Koreans 10주차 Development of Zainichi Korean Society
- 2022-09-22
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Content Convergence
The Making of International Law in Korea
강좌명 The Making of International Law and Korea 교수 Seok Woo Lee / Inha Law School 강좌소개 This lecture aims to explain the role and significance of international law in Korea with concrete examples through a basic understanding of international law. Chapter 1 offers students new to the subject a concise and focused introduction to the essential topics of an international law course. Chapter 2 offers students a description of the shift from the Sinocentric order of Northeast Asia to the Western international legal order during the tumultuous period prior to Korea’s colonization by Japan. Chapter 3 offers students a description of how Korea handles sensitive matters of international relations through international law. Chapter 4 offers students a description of the role of international law in the context of Korea’s colonization by Japan and the immediate aftermath of WWII. Chapter 5 offers students a description of the impact of Japanese colonialization on Korea and the role of international law in handling unresolved issues. Chapter 6 offers students a description of international legal matters related to Korea’s circumstances as a divided nation. Chapter 7 offers students an explanation of hotly contested cases between Korea and Japan and the legal issues surrounding the matter. Chapter 8 offers students background and description of some of Korea's major human rights issues. Chapter 9 offers students a description of some of Korea's significant laws regarding sea issues. Lastly, Chapter 10 offers students a description of international legal matters pertaining to Korea’s strategic position in Northeast Asia. 주차별 학습내용 차수 학습내용 1주차 Notes on International Law in General 2주차 Korea’s Encounter with the Modern International Legal System 3주차 The Development of International Law in Korea 4주차 The Legacy of Colonialism 5주차 The Legacy of Colonialism / International Legal Issues arising from the Korean War and Inter-Korean Relations 6주차 International Legal Issues arising from the Korean War and Inter-Korean Relations 7주차 Territorial Disputes ; General and Specific Discussion of Particular Cases: Dokdo 8주차 Democracy and International Human Rights Law 9주차 Law of the Sea 10주차 Korea-US Relationship from the Perspective of International Law / The Making of International Law in Korea
- 2022-09-23
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Content ConvergenceReading Korean Culture through Korean Dance I
강좌명 Reading Korean Culture through Korean Dance 교수 Min A Yang / Chungang University Foreign Studies Institute 강좌소개 This lecture aims to understand Korean culture, its history, and the characteristics and aesthetics of Korean dance through the dance culture of each era. In this lecture, we will learn about the formation process of Korean traditional dance and various phenomena of Korean dance culture in the flow of Korean history that appeared from the origin of Korean dance to K-POP. This lecture comprises watching dance videos during the theory lectures and other activities. Then, shall we start the course to learn about the Korean people’s dance culture, which has been in the history of the Korean people? 주차별 학습내용 차수 학습내용 1주차 The Origin of Korean Dance and Dance Culture in the Era of Tribal States 2주차 Dance Culture of the Three Kingdoms Period and the Goryeo Period 3주차 Dance Culture in the Early Joseon Dynasty 4주차 Dance Culture in the Late Joseon Dynasty 5주차 Early 20th Century Dance Culture in the Modern PeriodⅠ: The Appearance of New Dance and Choi Seung-hee 6주차 Early 20th Century Dance Culture in the Modern Period Ⅱ: Acceptance of Western Dance Culture and the Era of Dancing 7주차 The Dance Culture of the Korean War Era and the Liberation Space 8주차 The Formation and Development of North Korean Dance with Choi Seung-hee 9주차 The Emergence and Globalization of K-POP 10주차 The Formation Process of the Korean Diaspora in Russia and Its Culture.
- 2022-09-23
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Publications
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Journal ArticleThe dual nature of constraints on foreign worker participation in sports and physical activity in South Korea during COVID-19
- 발간일2023-05-22
- 조회수12
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K-Brief현지화의 관점에서 바라본 한국학의 방향 - 말레이시아 화인사회의 사례를 통해
- 발간일2023-03-31
- 조회수62
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Journal ArticleLocal Governments and Sport Public Diplomacy: Focusing on Historical Sports Exchanges for Peace on the Korean Peninsula(Na, Dongkyu)
- 발간일2023-02-15
- 조회수102
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Journal Article
The dual nature of constraints on foreign worker participation in sports and physical activity in South Korea during COVID-19
- 발간일2023-05-22
- 조회수12
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Local Governments and Sport Public Diplomacy: Focusing on Historical Sports Exchanges for Peace on the Korean Peninsula(Na, Dongkyu)
- 발간일2023-02-15
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Journal ArticleRising of Emerging Security and Evolution of China’s Economic Statecraft on Rare Earths(Lee, Yoochul )
- 발간일2023-01-31
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Academic Events
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Colloquiuum
2022-23 Inha CIS K-Academic, 6th Colloquium
On May 11, 2023, the K-Academic Diffusion Research Center hosted the 6th Colloquium of 2022-23 K-Academic Project. Professor KASEDA Yoshinori illustrated "Japan's Reluctance to Support the Declaration to End the Korean War”, followed by a discussion on Japan's attitude towards the declaration and the future direction and challenges for South Korea and Japan.
- 2023-05-22
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Workshop
Joint Researcher Workshop on Online Course Development and Operation
On March 17, the K-Academic Diffusion Research Center held the 4th workshop of the 2nd year with the theme of "Developing and Operating Courses." Eighteen people, including joint researchers and representatives from Mirim Media Lab, the video production company, participated and shared their experience and know-how on filming online course along with the first year's course operation report and the prototype demonstration of the second year's course.
- 2023-03-22
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Colloquiuum
2022-23 Inha CIS K-Academic, 5th Colloquium
On March 15, 2023, the K-Academic Diffusion Research Center hosted the 5th Colloquium of 2022-23 K-Academic Project. Professor Youngmi Kim illustrated "Research Trends of Korean Studies in the United Kingdom” involving the subjects of researchers and scholars in Korean studies in the United Kingdom and different challenges and implications for Korean studies, followed by a discussion on future directions and opportunities to further develop Korean studies in the UK.
- 2023-03-20
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