Korean Studies Lab
An interdisciplinary research hub advancing scholarship, dialogue, and exchange on contemporary Korea in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
A Hub for Contemporary Korean Studies in Southeast Asia
The Korean Studies Lab is an interdisciplinary research hub at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, dedicated to advancing research, scholarship, and public engagement on contemporary Korea.
The Lab’s current research focuses on three main areas: contemporary Korean culture and the Korean Wave; human and cultural exchange between Korea and Southeast Asian countries; and Korea’s IT innovation and digital society. Building on existing research and ongoing collaborations, the Lab examines how Korea is interpreted, translated, and discussed in different cultural, social, and political contexts.
Focusing on contemporary Korean culture and its circulation across Singapore and Southeast Asia, the Lab pays particular attention to the ways digital infrastructures, digital media, and technological systems shape cultural exchange and transformation across the region.
The Lab brings together scholars, students, and institutional partners through research, publications, and public programs. It aims to foster dialogue and build collaborations with academic, cultural, and policy institutions across Asia.
Fostering Academic & Policy Partnerships
The Korean Studies Lab invites collaboration proposals from institutions in Singapore, Korea, Southeast Asia, and beyond, including joint research initiatives, visiting scholar programs, academic symposia, and cultural and policy dialogues.
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