Established in 1972, the Center for Korean Studies
coordinates and develops resources for the study of
Korea at the University of Hawai`i. The Center seeks
to promote interdisciplinary and intercultural approaches
to Korean studies by drawing on its faculty members
in disciplines as diverse as communication, economics,
ethnomusicology, education, geography, history, language,
linguistics, literature, political science, sociology,
and urban and regional planning.
With the largest concentration of Korea
scholars and resources outside of Korea itself, the Center strives to be the
premier institution for the study of Korea in the United States. The Center
conducts scholarly conferences; sponsors research projects; presents colloquia,
seminars, and lectures; publishes significant research on Korea; and contributes
to the enhancement of the University's library system and other University
research facilities.
The Center's goals are:
- to enhance the quality and performance of
University faculty with interests in Korean studies;
- to develop comprehensive and balanced academic
programs related to Korea;
- to stimulate research and publications on Korea;
- to coordinate the resources of the University
with those of the Hawai`i community and other institutions, organizations, and
individual scholars engaged in the study of Korea; and
- to assist students in fulfilling their
educational needs while at the University of Hawai‘i.
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