Bachelor in Global Korean Studies

Global Korean Studies at Sogang University focuses on Korea's language, history, society, and contemporary culture, examined from an international and comparative perspective. Housed within the Division of Global Korean Studies in Mapo-gu, South Korea, the program combines Korean-language instruction with courses on modern Korean history, politics, media, and social change, alongside how Korea engages with the rest of the world through trade, diplomacy, and cultural exports. Students examine primary and secondary materials on Korean society, analyze media and pop culture, and study the country's rapid economic and political transformation over recent decades. The bachelor's degree runs four years, with admission cycles in March and September, matching the standard South Korean academic calendar. Although the subject matter is Korea-focused, instruction is delivered in English, which allows international students to build a serious academic grounding in Korean studies while developing Korean-language ability progressively rather than needing prior fluency. Career paths for graduates include roles in Korea-related business and trade, translation and localization, cultural exchange organizations, tourism, and diplomatic or consular work. Others move into media, publishing, or continue academic study in Korean studies, Asian studies, or international relations at the graduate level. Because the program is based in Seoul, students have direct access to the institutions, media, and cultural life that form the subject matter of their coursework, adding a practical dimension to the classroom-based study of Korean society.