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 from 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 in any university 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.

For more information about current programs, visit the Center’s main Web page at http://www.hawaii.edu/korea.

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