Student Reflection

With the generous support of the Korea Institute, I was able to conduct pre-dissertation research on muyŏn'go death in contemporary South Korea over the previous two summers. As a continuation of the work I have done, this summer’s research—also funded by...

My research explores the intertwined histories of Korea and Japan on the ocean, where questions of maritime space, everyday livelihood, and sovereignty have long intersected and been negotiated. Fishers from both sides of the sea have fought for access to...

This summer, I had the opportunity to participate in an unforgettable study abroad program at Ewha University in Seoul, South Korea. When first hearing about this program, the prospect of Korean language learning paired with taking the Anthropology course...

Being a part of the HSS Korea program this past summer has been one of the greatest Harvard experiences of my life so far. As a Korean-American born in California who had never been outside of the United States prior to HSS, I had wanted to visit Korea...

This summer I interned at CJ Cultural Foundation, a corporate foundation of CJ Group. CJ Cultural Foundation’s work supports rising indie artists in music, film, and performing arts. CJ Group uses their unique skills and resources to fund programs that...

From Seoul to Screen: Lessons at CJ ENM My summer with the KI Internship Program at CJ ENM was eye-opening. The experience gave me a first-hand look at how a major studio develops and evaluates projects. Working inside the U.S. Film Production and...

This past summer, the CJ CheilJedang internship offered much more than just insight into the food business industry: it created an intensely collaborative and memorable environment where genuine human connection enriched every workday. During breaks...

This summer, I had the opportunity to go to Korea for a month for the Seoul National University International Summer Program with the assistance of the Korea Institute. Being interested in the diversity of languages and cultures, I really appreciated that...

This summer, through the generous support of the Korea Institute, I had the privilege of studying abroad in Seoul, South Korea at Ewha Womans University, from which my own grandmother graduated in the 1950s. Previously, I had been to Korea with my family...

This summer, I worked as a research assistant for Professor Si Nae Park on her research project that puts focus on the “Making of Korean Literature” and how the documentation of Korean literature in the late Choseon period influenced and shaped the...