- The University of Sheffield has officially launched a new Centre for Korean Studies to expand UK-based expertise in Korean language, culture and society
- The Centre is a leading hub for Korean Studies in the UK and demonstrates Sheffield's position as a world leader in the field
- Korean culture has exploded in popularity in recent years and the region is a key part of the global economy and international relations, however the UK lacks a large body of Korea-focused expertise
- This year marks 140th anniversary of UK diplomatic relations with South Korea and 60th anniversary of East Asian Studies being taught at Sheffield
A new Centre for Korean Studies that will boost the UK's body of specialists in Korean language, culture and society, has been officially launched by the University of Sheffield.
Funded by the South Korean Ministry of Education, the Centre is a leading hub for Korean Studies in the UK and demonstrates Sheffield's position as a world leader in the field.
The Centre will strengthen Sheffield's degree programmes - giving its students access to a broader curriculum, enabling them to develop the knowledge and skills to become experts in all aspects of Korea. It will also add to the University's research capacity on Korea, at a time when the region is high on the UK and international political agendas.
Interest in Korean popular culture has exploded since the 1990s. The global phenomenon known as Hallyu - or the Korean Wave - has seen a huge rise in the popularity of South Korean food, films, music, TV shows and video games in the UK and globally.
