Founded in the year 2016, the GW Institute for Korean Studies (GWIKS) is a university wide Institute housed in the Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University. The establishment of the GWIKS in 2016 was made possible by a generous grant from the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS). The mission of GWIKS is to consolidate, strengthen, and grow the existing Korean studies program at GW, and more generally in the greater D.C. area and beyond. The Institute enables and enhances productive research and education relationships within GW, and among the many experts throughout the region and the world.
Upcoming Events
Fall 2020 Announcements & News
September 2020
- [IMPORTANT NOTICE] Following the guidance from the President’s Office on the COVID-19 pandamic, events will be held virtually until further notice. Also, the Institute for Korean Studies at Suite 503 will remain closed by the end of the instructional continuity period. While we will maintain all essential operations remotely, this closure is designed to prevent non-essential gatherings on campus which could facilitate the spread of the virus. Please reach out to us at gwiks@gwu.edu if you have any questions.
- Meet the GWIKS faculty through our new Faculty Interview Series!
- Check out Fall 2020 Schedule of Classes to find Korea-related classes and Korean Language classes.
- Want to learn more about Korea, and Korean language? Application is open for Foreign Language & Area Studies (FLAS) Summer Fellowship and Academic Year Fellowship.
GWIKS Videos
GWIKS Inaugural Ceremony
2019 The North Korea Economic Forum
2019 The 27th Annual Hahn Moo-Sook Colloquium
