Welcome to
The Institute for Korean Studies
Founded in January 2021 with a generous grant from The Academy of Korean Studies, The Institute for Korean Studies (IKS) at Penn State is a community of University researchers who are committed to developing and strengthening the research and education on Korean society, language, and culture.
News and Events
Two Penn State Students Win Gold at the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Korean Speech Contest!
Congratulations! Two students in the Korean language program at Penn State, Audrey Raine Maier (Level 1) and Jihee Lee (Level 3), won the Gold Prize at the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Korean Speech Contest.
Congratulations to the 2023 Institute for Korean Studies Scholarship Recipients!
Congratulations! Six students in the Korean program received the 2023 Institute for Korean Studies Scholarship.
Dr. Jooyeon Rhee Featured in Michelin Guide
Dr. Jooyeon Rhee was featured in the Michelin Guide article, “MICHELIN Chefs Dish on the Korean Cuisine Craze.”
Congratulations Dr. Rhee!
