GW Institute for Korean Studies

The mission of the GW Institute for Korean Studies (GWIKS) is to consolidate, strengthen, and grow the existing Korean studies program at GW and in the greater D.C. area. GWIKS enables and enhances productive research and education relationships between individuals and departments across universities and among the many experts scattered throughout the world. The Institute for Korean Studies promotes collaboration and partnerships between universities, expands the depth and breadth of Korean studies at GW by focusing on a humanities approach, hosts diverse events, implements new courses, and increases access to reference materials. These efforts enable our students to pursue excellence in Korean studies, regardless of their discipline. We play a leading role in bringing scholars, policymakers, researchers, and professionals to GW and interacting with them in a variety ways through our signature conferences, Hahn Moo-Sook Colloquium in the Korean Humanities, Soh Jaipil Circle meetings, workshops, and lecture series. Students in the greater D.C. area also benefit as they take courses through the consortium system and participate in our events. Overall, our aim is to make GWIKS the hub of Korean studies in the nation’s capital and beyond.