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Reading Korea
in the past and present.
A place to study the forces reshaping Korean society—and to share those questions with a wider public.
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We connect Korean-language scholarship with readers around the world.
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Book and article reviews, and commentary on contemporary Korea.
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Collaborative research, seminars, and academic conversation.
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A SCHOLARLY COMMUNITY
Research across disciplines.
Faculty, researchers, and graduate students working together to understand Korea’s politics, society, culture, and international relations.
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KOREA OVERSEAS FINANCE ATLAS · PILOT
KOICA & EDCF ODA Atlas
Explore Korea’s development cooperation through an interactive world map. Browse disclosed activities by recipient country, sector, and start year.
2,158 activities102 countries / territories
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OUR PURPOSE
A place for careful research
and public conversation.
The Hanyang Research Institute for Contemporary Korean Studies is a scholarly community devoted to the politics, society, culture, and international relations of contemporary Korea. We bring researchers and students with different perspectives together to deepen understanding of Korean society and connect academic work with public discussion.
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Share your perspective on Korea.
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