Master in Korea&East Asia Studies

Sogang University's Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) offers a master's program in Korea & East Asia Studies that focuses on the political, economic, and social dynamics of Korea and the broader East Asian region. Coursework generally covers Korean domestic and foreign policy, regional economic integration, security relations among East Asian states, and the historical background that informs current affairs in the region. This prepares students for careers in diplomacy, international organizations, policy analysis, media, and business roles that require regional expertise on Korea, China, Japan, and other East Asian economies. The program is located at Sogang University in Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, and is delivered as a two-year master's degree through GSIS, with admissions in March and September of every year. Classes are taught in English, which makes the program accessible to an international student body while still situating them within Korean academic and civic life in Seoul. Students in the program often take additional coursework in international relations or economics offered elsewhere in GSIS, allowing them to combine regional expertise with broader analytical training. Graduates commonly pursue work as foreign service officers, regional analysts, journalists covering East Asian affairs, or staff at nongovernmental and international organizations working on Korea-related issues. The program also serves as preparation for further graduate study for students interested in academic careers focused on Korean or East Asian politics, history, and society, supported by direct access to sources and institutions in Seoul.