Our centre

The Korea Studies Centre (KSC) at the New Zealand Asia Institute (NZAI) of the University of Auckland is an interdisciplinary hub dedicated to fostering collaborative research and networking among scholars with a focus on Korea and Korea-New Zealand relations. Supported by Korea Foundation and the Academy of Korean Studies, KSC is committed to conducting cutting-edge research and disseminating knowledge on Korean culture, society, and business, both within the University and across New Zealand and Australasia.

KSC also serves as a crucial platform for building strategic partnerships with industry, government organisations, and community sectors, thereby enhancing the local and regional understanding of Korea. Through its high-calibre original research, seminars and workshops, and conferences covering diverse Korea-related topics, KSC actively collaborates with various organisations, including the Korean Scholars of Marketing Science, North-Asia Centre of Asia Pacific Excellence, the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Korea, and the Academy of Korean Studies.

Research: Conducting cutting-edge research on Korea-related topics and Korea-New Zealand relations.

Knowledge Dissemination: Organising seminars, conferences, and other types of networking events on Korea-related topics within the University and extending these initiatives to national and international audiences.

Cultural Engagement: Promoting Korea-related cultural activities both within the University and throughout New Zealand.

Academic Support: Providing resources and support for scholarly activities focused on Korea-related topics within the University.

The Director of the Korea Studies Centre is Associate Professor Yuri Seo.

Dr Yuri Seo
Associate Professor of Marketing
Email: y.seo@auckland.ac.nz
Phone: +64 (0) 9 923 8277

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We would like to acknowledge the external support provided by the following organisations:

Korea Foundation

• Korea Foundation Korea Studies Centre Establishment Grant

The Academy of Korean Studies

• Core University Program for Korean Studies
• Strategic Research Institute Program for Korean Studies

North Asia Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence

• Project Funding for Luxurification of New Zealand Brands in South Korea
• Project Funding for Empowering the New Zealand Workforce in South Korea