Steering Meeting for Cooperation 2024.06.26(00:00) [Inha CIS] Hosts Steering Meeting for MOU Contract Discussions and International Academic Confere...

On June 12th, the Inha K-Academic Diffusion Research Center hosted a steering meeting to discuss MOU contracts with universities and research institutes from Taiwan, China, Japan, and other Asian regions. The meeting was attended by professors from 10 universities across Asia, including Prof. Dustin Kuan-Hsiung WANG from National Taiwan Normal University, Prof. Yen-Chiang CHANG from Dalian Maritime University, and Prof. Kanami ISHIBASHI from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. Alongside Jean-Young Lee, Director of the Inha CIS, they discussed plans for joint research and mutual cooperation.   This steering meeting served as a crucial platform to enhance cooperation between universities and research institutes in Asia and to foster academic achievements through collaborative research efforts. Participants shared their respective research areas and interests, delved into specific cooperation plans, and established consensus on the necessity and direction of MOU signings.   In the afternoon, an international academic conference on the theme of "Asian State’s Potential Leadership in International Law" was held. The conference explored various perspectives on how Asian countries can demonstrate leadership potential in international law. The experts participating in the conference engaged in profound discussions on strategies to amplify their influence within the international community, drawing insights from their respective national contexts.   Through these events, the Inha K-Academic Diffusion Research Center aims further to fortify the academic network in the Asian region, stimulate joint research initiatives and mutual exchange, and advance international research capabilities.    

Date2024-06-12 Views 20

Joint International Academic Conference 2024.06.24(00:00) [Inha CIS] The Asian Century Fact or Fiction?

On June 10-11, the Inha K-Academic Diffusion Research Center co-hosted an international academic conference with the Korean Branch of the International Law Association (ILA-KOREA) and the Development of International Law in Asia (DILA-KOREA). The conference, held at Fraser Place Namdaemun, was titled "The Asian Century: Fact or Fiction?" and was supported by the Academy of Korean Studies, Duksu Law Firm, and the Institute for Legal Studies of Inha University.   The conference was organized into five thematic sessions, chaired by Jean-Young Lee, Director of the Inha CIS; Hee Eun Lee, Professor at Handong University; Dustin Kuan-Hsiung Wang, Professor at National Taiwan Normal University; Inho Kim, Professor at Ewha Womans University; and Kyung Han Sohn, Attorney at Hwahyun Law Firm.   Each session featured in-depth presentations and discussions on topics related to the potential rise of the Asian region, including ▲A broad overview of the territorial and maritime disputes in Asia ▲Outlining some strategic realities ▲Causes of stability in the region ▲Contemporary challenges and opportunities. Experts from 14 Asian countries, including Jean-Young Lee, Director of the Inha CIS; Kevin YL TAN, Professor at the National University of Singapore; and Naoshi TAKASUGI, Professor at Doshisha University, presented at the conference. Various experts from Korea participated as discussants.   On this occasion, Director Jean-Young Lee of the Inha CIS presented "An Introduction to the K-Academic Diffusion Program of Inha University," highlighting the research achievements of the Inha K-Academic Diffusion Research Center and the Korean studies courses produced by the center.  

Date2024-06-10 Views 18

Joint International Academic Conference 2024.05.21(15:45) [Inha CIS] Eurasia and Korean Studies

  On April 23, the Inha Center for International Studies (Inha CIS), in collaboration with the Academy of Sciences the Republic of Uzbekistan and Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, jointly hosted an international academic conference titled "Eurasia and Korean Studies" in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.     The opening ceremony was attended by Abdukhalimov Bakhrom, Vice President of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and Rikhsieva Gulchekhra, Rector of Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies. Jean-Young Lee, Director of the Inha CIS, and Professor Seokwoo Lee (Inha University) chaired the sessions.     This international academic conference, sponsored by the Academy of Korean Studies, was held to summarize the first phase of ‘Fostering a New Wave of K-Academics Program’ academically. Experts in Korean Studies from seven countries attended the conference, including Korea, Bulgaria, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and China. They presented topics such as the current state and challenges of Korean Studies in their respective countries, evaluations of video lectures on Korean politics and diplomacy produced by the Inha K-Academic Diffusion Research Center, and tasks for the globalization of Korean political science and diplomacy. Approximately 170 people attended the event, including students from the Department of Korean Studies at Ajou University Tashkent Campus (AUT) and students from Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies.   The first session was themed "Status and Prospects of Korean Studies Exchange Between Korea and Eurasian Countries," the second session focused on "Evaluation and Tasks of Online Courses at ‘K-Academic Diffusion Research Center’ of Inha University," and the third session was on "Development Tasks for Korean Studies Proposed by Major Eurasian Universities: Focusing on ‘Korean Political Sciences and International Relations’." Each session included topic presentations and discussions.     The presentations were given by Jean-Young Lee, Director of the Inha CIS (Inha University), Professor Sungjin Kim (Duksung Women's University), Professor Dongki Sung (Inha University), Professor Youngduk Jang (Inha University), Professor Soyoung Kim (Sofia University), Professor Eunhyun Moon (Baku State University), Professor Eunkyung Jeong (Istanbul University), Professor German Kim (Al-Farabi Kazakh National University), and Professor Usmanova Shoira (Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies). Discussion participants included Research Fellow Kyung-Min Park (Inha University) and Research Fellow Seung-Jae Lee (Inha University).     The event was scheduled to be covered by local media outlets, including O’zbekiston 24.

Date2024-04-23 Views 34

Joint International Academic Conference 2024.05.10(00:00) Korean Studies and Contending Issues Between Mongolia and Korea

On May 10, the Inha CIS, in collaboration with the School of International Relations and Public Administration of National University of Mongolia, co-hosted an international academic conference at the Parev Hotel in Jeju under the theme "Korean Studies and Contending Issues Between Mongolia and Korea."   The conference, jointly organized by the Inha CIS and the School of International Relations at the National University of Mongolia, and sponsored by the Academy of Korean Studies, featured opening remarks from Jean-Young Lee, Director of the Inha CIS, and Munkhbat Sonomdarjaa, Dean of the School of International Relations at the National University of Mongolia. The academic conference was conducted in three sessions with presentations and discussions.   The first session's theme was "Korean Studies and New Wave of K-Academics Program," the second session focused on "Development and Cooperation in Global Society," and the third session covered "Migration, Ethnicity and Culture between Mongolia and Korea." Each session was moderated by Professor Sangtu Ko (Yonsei University), Professor Euikon Kim (Inha University), and Professor Seokwoo Lee (Inha University), respectively.   Presenters at the conference included Research Fellow Kyunghee Cho (Inha University), Professor Suweon Kim (Hankuk University of Foreign Studies), Professor Yoshinori Kaseda (Ritsumeikan University), Professor Jin Suk Bae (Konkuk University), Professor Baasankhuu Ganbaatar (National University of Mongolia), Professor Munkh-Ulzii Batmunkh (National University of Mongolia), and Professor Battogtokh Javzandolgor (National University of Mongolia). Discussants included Professor Seokwon Song (Kyung Hee University), Professor Seongjin Kim (Duksung Women's University), Research Fellow Seung-Jae Lee (Inha University), and Research Fellow Xing Siyao (Inha University).  

Date2024-05-10 Views 22

Joint Academic Conference with the Institute of Japan-US Studies at Waseda University 2024.04.09(16:27) [Inha CIS] Current Research Status on Korea-U.S. Studies in Japan and Exploration of Regional Res...

On April 6th, the Inha CIS (Director: Jean-Young Lee), sponsored by the Academy of Korean Studies and the Korea Foundation, jointly organized an international academic conference with the Institute of Japan-US Studies (Director: Gemma Masahiko) of Waseda University in Tokyo, under the theme of "Current Research Status on Korea-U.S. Studies in Japan and Exploration of Regional Research Expansion Strategies."   The conference consisted of two sessions featuring presentations and comprehensive discussions. In the first session, chaired by Research Fellow Kyung-Min Park (Inha University), Professor Seok-Won Song (Kyung Hee University) presented on "Current Research Status on Korea in Japan," and Director Gemma Masahiko (Institute of Japan-US Studies) spoke on "Research on the United States in Japan and Japanese Studies in the United States: Formation and Achievements of USJI."   In the second session, a comprehensive discussion was held on the results, challenges, and future directions of the research on academic dissemination conducted by the Inha K-Academic Diffusion Research Center from the perspective of the current situation and demand in the Japanese region. Director Jean-Young Lee (Inha CIS) chaired the discussion, with all attendees of the first session, as well as Professor Asakura Toshio (Ritsumeikan University), Journalist Ikeda Ko (Nishinippon Newspaper), Journalist Kubo Yuichi (TBS Broadcasting Foreign News Department), and Research Fellow Seung-Jae Lee (Inha University).    

Date2024-04-06 Views 56

Joint International Conference with the DILA-KOREA 2023.12.26(11:11) [Inha CIS] Asian States’ Potential Leadership in International Law

On December 5th, the Inha CIS successfully held a joint International Conference with the Development International Law in Asia-Korea with the topic of ‘Asian States’ Potential Leadership in International Law’ at Chiang Ching-Kuo Presidential Libary, Taiwan.   The academic conference comprised a total of two sessions with presentations and discussions. Professor Seokwoo Lee(Inha University) and Director Jean-Young Lee(Inha CIS) chaired each session.   The first session focused on '10 Years after the Initiation of the South China Sea Arbitration and its Impact on Territorial and Maritime Disputes in Asia.' The second session's theme was 'Developing International Norms Addressing the Disposal of Nuclear Waste and Nuclear Governance at the International and Domestic Levels.'   The speakers included Professor Sangtu Ko(Yonsei University), Professor Rommel J. Casis(University of the Philippines College of Law), and Professor Hitoshi Ushijima(Chuo University).    

Date2023-12-05 Views 81

Joint International Conference with Association for the Studies of Koreans Abroad 2023.12.26(11:03) [Inha CIS] The Opening of the Overseas Compatriots Agency and the Direction of Policies Regarding...

On October 27th, the Inha CIS successfully held a joint International Conference with the Association for the Studies of Koreans Abroad with the topic of ‘The Opening of the Overseas Koreans Agency and the Direction of Policies Regarding Overseas Compatriots.’   The international conference, co-hosted by the Association for the Studies of Koreans Abroad, was held both online and offline. The conference, sponsored by the Overseas Koreans and the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy, consisted of seven sessions and a comprehensive discussion.   The seven sessions covered topics such as ▲the return of ethnic Koreans and multicultural societies ▲ Repatriation migration and overseas Koreans ▲ Overseas Koreans’ affairs and their policies ▲ The culture of overseas Koreans in the digital era ▲ Policy directions for the next generation of overseas Koreans ▲ Activities of overseas Korean businesses and policies ▲ Global Chinese diaspora communities.   The conference brought together various experts in the field of overseas Koreans, who participated in presentations and discussions. This event was organized to share and discuss various issues related to overseas Koreans, following the opening of the Overseas Koreans Agency in Songdo, Incheon, in June, 2023.   The key speakers at the conference included Director Jean-Young Lee(Inha CIS), Editor-in-chief Yongphil Kim(Dongpo News), Lawyer  Youngkwan Cho(Duksoo Law Firm), and Professor Kangcheol Lee(Hokuriku University).  

Date2023-10-27 Views 74

GEAS Anniversary Conference 2023 2023.11.20(16:33) [Inha CIS] Participated in the 'GEAS Anniversary Conference 2023'

On November 9th, the Inha Center for International Studies participated as presenters in the 'GEAS Anniversary Conference 2023,' organized by the Graduate School of East Asian Studies at Freie Universität Berlin.   Under the theme, 'Korean Studies as Cultural Diplomacy,' Professor Eun-Jeung Lee (Freie Universität Berlin) served as the moderator. Director Jean-Young Lee delivered a presentation on 'Social Sciences in Korean Studies and the Diffusion Project of Inha University,' and Professor Seongjin Kim (Duksung Women's University) presented a paper about 'Korean Studies: A Brief Review of Current Development.' Additionally, Research Fellow Kyounghee Cho (Inha University) talked about 'An Introduction and Guide to the K-Diffusion Program of Inha University.'   The panel also featured discussions with the participants, including Research Fellow Ji Young Heo (Inha University) and Research Fellow Kyung-Min Park (Inha University), Professor Eunshil Kim (Ewha Womans University), and Professor Kyung-min Bae (University of the Philippines).   

Date2023-11-09 Views 101

Joint Roundtable with the DILA-KOREA 2023.07.05(14:25) [Inha CIS] East Asian States’ Potential Leadership

On June 15, 2023, the Inha Center for International Studies and DILA-KOREA, sponsored by the Academy of Korean Studies, co-organized a roundtable at the Canon Institute for Global Studies in Tokyo, particularly on the topic of 'East Asian States' Potential Leadership'.   The roundtable was co-chaired by Kohtaro Ito, Senior Research Fellow at the Canon Institute for Global Studies, Professor Seokwoo Lee (Inha University) and Jean-Young Lee, Director of the Inha Center for International Studies. There were two sessions of presentations and discussions.   The topic of the first session was ‘East Asia and Geopolitical Competition in the Indo-Pacific Region’, and the topic of the second session was ‘Japan’s Release of Contaminated/Treated Water from Fukushima: Contemporary Issues and Challenges’. The presenters at the roundtable were Shinsuke Sugiyama, former Japanese Ambassador to the United States, Professor Won-Mog Choi (Ewha Womans University), and Professor Seokwoo Lee (Inha University).   

Date2023-06-15 Views 174