International Diffusion Activities 2024.12.02(00:00) An Official Visit to The Japan-Korea Cultural Foundation

The K Academic Diffusion Research Center under Inha Center for International Studies (ICIS) visited the Japan-Korea Cultural Foundation on November 15 with the first K-Connectors students in order to introduce the overall K Academic Diffusion Research Project and its institute. During that time, all of the participants discussed the current status and future direction of spreading Korean studies in Japan and Japanese studies in Korea.        

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International Diffusion Activities 2024.11.26(16:25) Co-researcher Kim Seong Jin – Visiting and Diffusion Activities at the University of Latvia in Ea...

Kim Sung Jin, a co-researcher at the K Academic Diffusion Research Center under Inha Center for International Studies (ICIS), visited the Asian Studies Department of the University of Latvia in October to introduce the overall K Academic Diffusion Research Project, ICIS and discuss the current status of the university's Korean Studies major. The introduction of online lectures on the K Academic Diffusion Research Project was conducted with the cooperation of Ambassador Lee Dong Gyu of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Latvia. Along with online lectures, he visited the University of Latvia during the vacation to deliver special lectures and discussed how to cooperate and various ways such as conducting online classes related to Q&A with students. Through this visit, the project has been effectively carried out in spreading Korean studies in Eastern Europe, and discussions and cooperation with the University of Latvia will continue to prosper in the future.    

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International Diffusion Activities 2024.11.26(00:00) Co-researcher, Kim Soo Won - Visiting and Diffusion Activities at Pretoria University, South Africa

Professor Kim Soo Won, a co-researcher at the K-Academic Diffusion Research Center under the Inha Center for International Studies (ICIS), introduced the overall K Academic Diffusion Project and its research center on August 22 at an international academic conference with Pretoria University in South Africa. It was meaningful for us to promote the K-Academic Diffusion Project to a number of scholars who focus on Asia-Africa relations. In addition, we discussed various ways of cooperating between the centers with Professor Alf Gunval Nilsen, director of the Asia Center at Pretoria University, and Professor Kim Tae-kyun, director of the Asia-Africa Center at Seoul National University. Both centers agreed to strengthen cooperation, including the signing of MoU by conducting continuous discussions with Pretoria University, called one of the prestigious universities in South Africa and the hub of African education. It seems symbolic for Pretoria University to become the first African country in carrying out the Korean studies diffusion activities effectively.    

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International Diffusion Activities 2024.11.25(00:00) Inha Center for International Studies – Visit to Southwest University in Chongqing

Professor Jang Young Deok, a co-researcher at the K-Academic Diffusion Research Center under the Inha Center for Internationa Studies (ICIS), introduced the overall K-Academic Diffusion Project including how to use K-MOOC courses at an international academic conference with Southwest University in Chongqing, China, on June 7th. Also, he went to the Chongqing Provisional Government to hold a round table designed to spread Korean studies. In addition, he visited Korean Research Institute under the University of Southwest Foreign Studies to discuss the spread of Korean studies with Cho Cham-hoon, director of its University of Foreign Studies.   Since Korean studies in China are mostly concentrated in large cities such as Beijing and Shanghai, or in the northeastern and coastal regions, the spread of Korean studies in inland regions such as Chongqing and Sichuan was relatively difficult. This visit provided a new opportunity for the spread of Korean studies in inland China, and so we plan to continue solid cooperation through MOUs with Southwest University in the near future.    

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International Diffusion Activities 2024.10.24(16:24) Korean Association in the Republic of China (Taiwan): Seminar on "Korea's Public Diplomacy and th...

The Korean Association in the Republic of China (Taiwan) announced that on October 15th, they held a seminar on the topic of "Korea's Public Diplomacy and the Role of Overseas Koreans" in Taipei, Taiwan, attended by the association's executives and board members. During the event, participants watched an online K-MOOC lecture by Lee Jean-Young, the Director of the Inha Center for International Studies, and engaged in free discussions and exchanged ideas.  

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K-Connectors 2024.10.15(13:21) Inha University K-Academic Diffusion Research Center: Korea-Japan Cultural Exchange Program a Suc...

On August 21, 2024, Inha University’s  K-Academic Diffusion Research Center in partnership with Fukushima Gakuen University, hosted a program titled “Exploring Korean Culture Through Korean Dance.” The event aimed to promote Korean Studies and the Korean Wave (Hallyu) while encouraging cultural exchange between Korea and Japan.   The program had three key goals. First, it sought to showcase the importance of Korean Studies through the art of Korean dance. Korean dance, which embodies Korea’s rich history and traditions, offers a valuable perspective for understanding the depth of Korean culture. Second, the program aimed to strengthen cultural ties between Korea and Japan by highlighting the significance of Hallyu, which enjoys considerable popularity in Japan. Through this shared cultural interest, the event provided an opportunity for deeper mutual understanding. Lastly, the program promoted academic exchange through lectures and discussions about Korean dance and Hallyu.   The event featured a hands-on Korean dance session led by Studio PREPIX, followed by a lecture by Seung-Ryong Lee, CEO of Sarang愛 on “The History of Korean Dance and K-POP Culture.” Participants engaged in both practical dance activities and discussions, enhancing their appreciation of Korean culture.   This program was a meaningful step toward spreading awareness of Korean Studies and strengthening cultural connections between Korea and Japan.  

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K-Connectors 2024.09.23(20:00) Achievement Presentation & Completion Ceremony for the 1st K-Connectors, who Led the Spread of Ko...

On September 5th, the K-Academic Diffusion Research Center held the "1st K Connectors Performance Presentation and Completion Ceremony" at the International Conference Hall in Inha University's Jeongseok Academic Information Center. A total of 51 people, including Lee Jean Young, head of the Inha Center for International Studies(ICIS) and researchers from ICIS, participated in the event. It was designed to share the achievements of the teams that have been running individual projects for about four months with the aim of "spreading Korean studies" and to evaluate their contribution to the spread of Korean studies based on quantitative and qualitative indicators. Those operating this event said it hopes that K-Connectors will establish itself as a good precedent for the younger generation toward the spread of Korean studies by sharing excellent examples through this event. The event was held through the "exhibition type," which displays each team's performance in a poster type, the PPT, and the "operation result presentation type," which shares outcomes based on the final report. Excellent teams and outstanding activists selected at the same day's event will participate as a part of the "Visit to Waseda University in Japan" scheduled for November 14th and also prepare for the presentation of K-Connectors activity reports altogether. The "0123" team, which carried out the "Inha Global Gathering" and published "Echo (Korean Studies Newsletter), was selected as an excellent team, and awards were given to Jung Da Hyun (Department of Social Welfare, 4th grade) and Lee Chae Yeon (Department of Political Science and Diplomacy, 4th grade) as excellent activists. ICIS will continue to take the lead in the spread of Korean studies with the younger generation, starting with the "K-Connectors 1st."                

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K-Connectors 2024.09.23(16:31) Inha University's K-Connectors 'With Korea' Team Conducts Club Activities Utilizing K-MOOC Courses

The 'With Korea' team, part of the K-Connectors operated by the Korean Studies Dissemination Research Center at Inha University's Institute of International Relations, organized a cultural exchange and K-MOOC study club between Korean students and exchange students during July and August.    Team leader Jung Dahyun (senior, majoring in Social Welfare) mentioned that they chose K-MOOC courses as a medium for deeper learning and dissemination of Korean studies. However, they observed that the completion rate of K-MOOC courses was only about 13% on average.    To address this issue, they created small "pacemaker" groups consisting of Korean and exchange students to encourage mutual support and motivation in completing the courses.  The Korean students acted as pacemakers, encouraging each other to keep up with the course material.    The activities went beyond merely completing the courses. The team also engaged in writing study logs, hosting related events, and conducting cultural exchange activities, aiming to overcome the limitations of the online format of K-MOOC.  The team leader of 'With Korea' reported that these activities not only helped participants better understand the course material but also enabled them to develop their own perspectives on Korean studies. This process also facilitated network-building among Korean students and laid the groundwork for them to act as citizen diplomats.    The  team selected two K-MOOC courses, “Korea and Korean Diaspora Through Food and Culture” and “Politics and Industrialization of Korea,” based on group preferences.    Over about six weeks, the participants completed the courses. During the course, Korean and foreign students formed small groups, held weekly meetings to review and discuss the lecture content, and kept activity logs. This structured support ensured that all participants completed the courses without dropping out.    After completing the courses, the team organized a review contest, where participants created and submitted reviews of the courses. These reviews were then used to create card news pamphlets to promote the courses further.  Additionally, they conducted a street campaign to spread awareness of Korean studies using K-MOOC courses. This campaign targeted a diverse audience, including foreign tourists visiting Korea, foreign residents, international students, and Korean students.  The team created and distributed pamphlets and quizzes related to Korean studies to engage participants and encourage further interest in the subject.

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