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Gyeonghoeru Palace at Gyeongbokgung

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Seoul from Namsan Tower

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Hangang Bridge

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Friday, May 30, 2025
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Friday, May 30, 2025
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New Grant

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The Center for Korean Studies receives grant for "Koreans in the World" project.

Student Support

Korean Studies Conference Support Grant
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The Korean Studies Conference Support Grant supports UCLA Ph.D. students to present Korean studies-related research at academic conferences and events.

Summer Course

UCLA Summer 2025 Korean Language Courses
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UCLA Summer 2025 Korean Language Courses.

Visiting Scholars Program
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Each year, the UCLA Center for Korean Studies welcomes scholars from universities and institutions throughout the world, who are drawn to UCLA for its dynamic research environment.

Summer Course

A Radical History of the Korean War
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The Korean War remains one of the longest U.S. "forever wars" but few people realize it's not over.

Summer Course

Selected Topics in Korean Art: Understanding Korean Art in East Asian Context
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Explore the Dynamic Evolution of Korean Art in the broader context of East Asia. Join the course in redefining the artistic heritage of Korea and its role in the East Asian Context.