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Research Theme

Since the first project research institute was established in 2000, the Institute for Korean Studies has conducted cutting-edge research on excavated written materials in Korea in the field of ancient history. When doing research in the field of modern and contemporary history, it has been working on issues of historical awareness for reconciliation in East Asia with the goal of overcoming colonialism. Based on its past activities, the Institute, which aims to promote the study of Korean history and culture in Japan, will be focusing on the following two main themes over the next five years.
(1) Basic research for the construction of East Asian history with a focus on Korean history
(2) Internationalization of Korean studies in Japan

Research Director

TANAKA, Fumio

Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences, School of Humanities and Social Sciences

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Project Members

Advisor

Lee, Sungsi

Researchers

KAKINUMA, Yohei Professor, Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
KAWAJIRI, Akio Professor, Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences, School of Culture, Media and Society
KIM, Kyungmook Professor, Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences, School of Culture, Media and Society
LIU, Jie Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Social Sciences
TANAKA, Fumio Professor, Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
UEDA, Kiheinarichika Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences, School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Guest Researcher / Adjunct Researcher

CHUNG, Youngran
HONG, Sungmin
MITSUI, Takashi
NANTA, Arnaud
SAWAMOTO, Mitsuhiro

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Research Keywords

Korea　East Asia　epigraph wooden tablets historiography migrants immigrants diasporas

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Research Summary

The Institute will pursue its research on the following two themes to explore the culture and history of Korea and to present a new historical view.

(1) Basic research for the construction of East Asian history with a focus on Korean history

Korea is an important region for understanding East Asian history, and it is crucial to determine its historical position in the East Asian world. This study is dedicated to constructing a comprehensive historical view of East Asia with a focus on Korea. In order to promote ‘reconciliation’ and mutual understanding of historical perceptions taken hold by Korea, Japan, and China respectively, it is essential to create a shared view of history among East Asia. As foundational work to achieve this goal, the research will be approached from four main topics: (A) excavated written materials from the Korean Peninsula, (B) human migration, (C) historiography and (D) contact and conflict with neighboring regions.

(2) Internationalization of Korean studies in Japan

Korean studies in Japan has accumulated high-qualitative, if not voluminous, research findings. However, the current situation is that its global recognition is on the decline due to a lack of international dissemination. The Institute is committed to bolstering the presence of Japanese Korean studies by taking the initiative in organizing international workshops and academic conferences in collaboration with research institutions and academic societies at home and abroad.

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