Welcome to the Centre of Korean Studies
Created in 1987 with the kind support of the Korea Research Foundation, and subsequently the Korea Foundation, the Centre has been the leading academic centre of its kind in Great Britain since its establishment. It coordinates work done on Korea in various departments of the School, and offers expert knowledge and advice on Korea to interested outside parties.
The Centre oversees programmes at the BA, MA, and MPhil/PhD level in Korean Studies. With growing numbers of students and PhD candidates in Korean studies and studies related to Korea (also outside SOAS in other colleges of the University of London), the Centre has become a forum where research in progress can be presented and discussed in front of an informed audience. One of the main activities of the Centre is the ongoing Seminar Series. Speakers and scholars from around the world who are engaged in diverse fields of work related to Korea are invited to speak at the seminars, which are held regularly during the academic year.
The Centre also acts as host to workshops and conferences organised by Korean studies associations such as the British Association of Korean Studies (BAKS) and the Association of Korean Studies in Europe (AKSE).
Contact Details
Office address:
Centre of Korean Studies
c/o Centre and Programmes Office
School of Oriental and African Studies
University of London
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square
London WC1H 0XG
Tel: +44 (0)20 7898 4893/2
Fax: +44 (0)20 7898 4489
Centre Chair: Dr Jaehoon Yeon, jy1@soas.ac.uk
Office Manager: Ms Jane Savory, js64@soas.ac.uk
Executive Officer: Miss Rahima Begum, rb41@soas.ac.uk
The Centres and Programmes Office is open Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 16.30
E-mail Distribution List
If you would like to be added to the CKS e-mail distribution list please send an e-mail to Rahima Begum stating that you wish to join the Centre, and include your e-mail address, First Name and Surname. Once you have joined the list you will receive e-mails informing you of seminars and events organized by the Centre, and news from other academic institutions that may be of interest to you.
