Special Workshop

2026 Kyujanggak Special Korean Studies Workshop

  • An occasional academic program addressing major research trends and timely topics in Korean Studies
  • Academic exchange through presentations and discussions among Korean Studies scholars from Korea and abroad
  • Organized by: International Center for Korean Studies, Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies, Seoul National University
  • The Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies organizes the Special Korean Studies Workshop on an occasional basis to explore emerging trends in Korean Studies and timely academic issues receiving particular attention in the field. Complementing the Institute’s regular academic programs, the workshop is designed to respond to changes in the research environment and provide a forum for discussing newly emerging topics in Korean Studies.
  • Each workshop brings together scholars working across a variety of fields in Korea and abroad to share recent research findings and perspectives on a selected theme. Through presentations and discussions, participants exchange different academic perspectives and research approaches. The workshops address a broad range of topics related to Korean Studies, encompassing traditional fields such as history, literature, society, and culture, as well as interdisciplinary research and new developments in global Korean Studies.
  • The theme and format of each Special Korean Studies Workshop vary according to the topic. The workshop aims to provide an open forum for academic exchange in which participants can examine the current state of Korean Studies and explore future directions and possibilities for the field. We warmly welcome the participation of interested scholars and students.
  • 2026 Kyujanggak Special Korean Studies Workshop, Session 1
    • Title
      Global Korean Studies Today
    • Date and Time
      January 29 (Thu), 2026, 10:00–17:00 (KST)
    • Program Overview
      The first session of the 2026 Kyujanggak Special Korean Studies Workshop was held under the theme “Global Korean Studies Today.” A total of eight speakers participated in the workshop, discussing recent trends and major issues in global Korean Studies from a variety of perspectives. The workshop provided an opportunity to examine the current state and changing landscape of Korean Studies across different regions and academic disciplines, while also considering the challenges facing global Korean Studies today and exploring possible directions for future research.
  • Contact
    • Email: icks@snu.ac.kr
    • Tel: +82-2-880-9378