The K-Academic Diffusion Research Center at Inha Center for International Studies at Inha University held the ‘K-Connectors 3rd Cohort Achievement Presentation’ on January 15th, at the International Conference Hall within Inha University’s Jungseok Memorial Library. This event, which concluded successfully, served as a platform for sharing the outcomes of projects planned and operated directly by university students. These projects aimed to disseminate Korean studies, with a focus on the social sciences. 

A total of 27 participants attended this event, including students from the 3rd cohort of the K-Connectors and representatives from the Inha Center for International Studies. The 3rd cohort of the K-Connectors operated by having students participating in teams to autonomously plan and execute projects. Each team carried out their project over approximately six months, with their activities and outcomes evaluated based on both quantitative and qualitative indicators. This added significance by establishing an evaluation system that comprehensively reviewed palnning capabilities, execution skilles, and possibility of diffusion, going beyond a simple results-oriented assessment. The presentation session was conducted using both poster displays and presentations utilizing powerpoint slides and final reports. This allowed the participants to engage with each team’s project in diverse ways, enabling a more multidimensional understanding of the research outcomes and activity processes.

The event featured awards for outstanding teams and individuals, with the ‘KOREA: F5’ team receiving the honor of being selected as the grand prize winner for their ‘THE MOST’ project targeting Sakhalin compatriots.

▲ Korea: F5

The ‘Korus’ team, which carried out diverse projects such as ‘A World Created Together with Rainbow Voices’ for refugee children, was selected as the top team.

▲ Korus

The ‘Injeolmi’ team, which contributed to spreading Korean studies through the ‘Onggijonggi’ and ‘Je-dae-bap-dae’ projects targeting multicultural families and both Koreans and foreigners, was selected as an outstanding team.

 ▲ Injeolmi

Additionally, Lee, Jae-yoon (Dept. of English Language and Literature, Junior student) from the ‘Together K-hada(’hada’ = ‘do’ in Korean)’ team and Shin, Yu-seong (Dept. of Korean Language and Literature, Junior student) from the ‘Korus’ team were each selected as outstanding participants and received awards. The awardees were highly praised for the completeness of their project planning, consistent participation in activities, and contributions ot the spread of Korean studies.