Dr. Solmi Chung's research focuses on Korean traditional fantasy, with a particular emphasis on pre-modern records documenting ghosts, spirits, and monsters. In her doctoral dissertation (2021), Chung explored the transformative encounters between imaginative entities and the introduction of novel ideologies, religions, philosophies, and cultures to trace the altered perceptions and sensory experiences of humans.
As a Fulbright postdoctoral fellow at Harvard, Chung plans to investigate how pre-modern...
The Korea Institute, Harvard University announces the 2023 Student Grant and Fellowship Awards
The Korea Institute at Harvard University promotes the study of Korea and brings together faculty, students, scholars, and visitors to create a leading Korean studies community at Harvard. Through the Korea Institute, Harvard offers resources for graduate and undergraduate students to study Korea. On campus in Cambridge, students take courses on Korea and may choose from a wide array of Korea-related programmatic activities. Graduate and undergraduate...
The inaugural award ceremony for the Namhi Kim Wagner Korean Language Prize took place on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in the South Concourse of the Center for Government and International Studies (CGIS). Faculty, staff, students, and members of Namhi Kim Wagner’s family gathered in recognition of Namhi Kim Wagner’s legacy as the first director of the Korean Language Program at Harvard University, and to celebrate the winner of the Namhi Kim Wagner Korean Language Prize.
It is with our deepest sadness that we convey the news of the passing of Namhi Kim Wagner (1923 - 2023). Mrs. Wagner was the first Director of the Korean Language Program at Harvard University. She remained an active supporter and close friend of the Korea Institute after retirement. Mrs. Wagner generously shared her passion for Korean language and Korean Studies with generations of faculty, staff, and students. We will keep you informed as plans develop to honor her memory and...
2022 OIE International Photo Contest- Special Korea Institute Prize
On Friday, February 3, 2023 in the Lamont Forum Room in Lamont Library, the winners of the 17th Annual International Photo Contest were chosen. This award ceremony and reception was hosted by the Office of International Education (OIE). The photographs are from Harvard College students who have studied, worked, interned or done research abroad in the past year.
1. The Korea Institute Special Prize was awarded to: Soo Lee, Class of 2023, from Leverett House, an A.B. candidate in...
Date: Friday, December 2, 2022 Time: 1pm - 4pm Location: Harvard Student Organization Center at Hilles (SOCH) 59 Shepard St., Cambridge, MA 02138
Event Overview
The Summer Opportunities & Funding Fair is Harvard’s largest summer experience event. Connect with Harvard departments and organizations representing a wide variety of opportunities.
Come see the Korea Institute Table to see the KI undergraduate summer offerings in Korea.
Please join us for the Engaging the World: International Opportunities Fair on Friday, October 7, 2022 from 1-4pm in the Cabot Science Library, Science Center
Taking place during Harvard's Worldwide Week, the Harvard College International Opportunities Fair is an annual undergraduate student fair showcasing activities and funding available to undergraduates throughout the year. Connect with the international centers and offices, academic departments, and selected student groups that will send you abroad to study, research, intern or volunteer. Please stop by the Korea...
We hope you are all healthy and well as the new fall semester begins. We are eager to welcome you back to the Harvard campus ! We encourage you to reach out to the Korea Institute to learn about our upcoming events, activities, programs and funding that the...