International Institute of Korean Studies

Our centres

The International Institute of Korean Studies UCLan (IKSU) is UCLan's multidisciplinary hub of research, teaching and public policy, leading the way in the study of the two Koreas.

About us

IKSU was established in 2014 as a multidisciplinary hub of research, teaching and public policy in the study of contemporary Korea. IKSU brings together university wide research expertise on global Korea in the context of language, development, political economy, society and culture, anthropological discourse, and international relations surrounding both Koreas. 

IKSU is nestled under the Institute for the Study of the Asia Pacific (ISAP) and the Institute of Area Studies and Migration Studies (AMIS) at the University of Central Lancashire.

For possible PhD supervisions, please find more information by visiting the Academic Expertise section below.

The IKSU welcomes affiliation requests from those applying for the Korea Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme (European region). Please contact the IKSU Enquiry team by email.

Courses

North Korean Studies, MA

Learn about the society, economy, politics and international relations of North Korea with our MA in North Korean Studies.

For inquiries about PhD programme in Korean Studies, contact Dr Sojin Lim

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Scholarships

We offer several different scholarships at postgraduate level for both taught courses, and research degrees. For more details, see our scholarship listings:

For more details, please contact Dr Sojin Lim.

Previous activities and events

For more information on activities and events preceding 2019, please contact us by email.

Annual conference

Summer School 

IKSU Programmes

Current PhD students

Honorary professors and doctorates

Our partners

IKSU and UCLan have established a network of cooperation with strategic partner institutions in South Korea. International partnerships allow IKSU students to make the most of their studies, experiencing life and culture in South Korea. At the same time, Korean students are welcome in the UK, to spend a semester or summer abroad. 

Academic expertise

Dr Sojin Lim
Reader in Asia Pacific Studies
Dr Ed Griffith
Associate Dean
XC
Dr Xi Chen
Senior Lecturer
Dr Mee Kyoung Mia Kim
Lecturer in Korean Studies and Interpreting and Translation Studies
HA
Hyojin An
Associate Lecturer
Dr Adina Zemanek
Lecturer in Asia Pacific Studies
JR
Dr Jaewook Ryu
Associate Lecturer

Contact

The International Institute of Korean Studies
Adelphi Building 149
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE

Tel: +44 (0)1772 89 4511
Email: IKSUenquiry@uclan.ac.uk