Founded in March 1996, the International Council on Korean Studies (ICKS) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to the advancement of Korean studies and related research in the field of Korean affairs in the United States and abroad. The Council promotes Korean studies and explores reunification issues through conferences, seminars, publications, and other activities.
The International Council on Korean Studies (ICKS) aims to advance the understanding of Korean affairs, heritage, and issues of Korean Reunification to professionals and the public. The Council holds annual conferences and publishes the International Journal of Korean Studies twice per year.
Rising Voices for Peace and Security: Reflections on the Next Generation of Changemakers
Roland B. Wilson
Between Giants: Strategic Autonomy for East Asia’s Middle Powers in the U.S.–China Rivalry
Yoochan Kong
The Case for Cybersecurity Cooperation in Northeast Asia: Songdo, Korea as a Minilateralist Model
Hyunwoo Jo
Beyond Laughter: How Political Memes Can Threaten Peace in South Korea
Shin Mo
Relieving Borders: Youth, Soft Power, and the New Diplomacy for Peace in Korea
Suyoung (Sarina) Oh
Invisible Diaspora Among Koryo-saram Third Culture Kids (TCKs)
Hayoung Hwang
Environmental and Conflict Displacement: Pathways to Sustainable Peace in East Asia and Incheon
Yoonbeen Cho
ICKS promotes the advancement of Korean studies through conferences, publications, and dialogue on Korean affairs, heritage, and reunification. We also support the engagement of Korean Americans in addressing shared challenges and participating in American society.
From reunification issues to Korean American engagement, your support fuels meaningful research and public dialogue
President, ICKS
Chairman of the Board, ICKS
Editor-in-Chief, IJKS
Founding Member & Senior Advisor, ICKS
Treasurer, ICKS
Every year, members of ICKS gather to present new ideas, review the latest in Korean affairs, and share our published reports.
