Global Korean Studies aims to train Korean and foreign talents who have global competence for globalization of Korean studies and multi-major convergence competence as one of strategies for globalization of Handong Global University.

Especially, it provides customized convergence education program to satisfy student and social demand, activating convergence education based on 'chemical combination' among various majors. International students looking to focus their studies on the unprecedented democratization and industrialization of Korea will gain a comprehensive understanding of the nation's modernization process, gaining a powerful tool capable of contributing to the advancement of his or her own country, and serving as an ambassador to mutual development.

The Global Korean Studies major allows the option for Korean Language Teacher certification, open to both Korean and International students who wish to teach the Korean language around the world. The certification program will strategically contribute to a more effective sharing of Korean Studies and Korean culture around the globe, advancing Korea's international stature.

Republic of Korea is not a small country lied in easternmost part of Asia. Upon the grace of God, Korea has not only ranked within 10th largest economy in the world over amazingly short period of time, but also achieved democracy gracefully and bloomed culturally as well.

However, this success story cannot be limited to only Koreans. Global Korean Studies is established with a hope of sharing our experiences with global citizens. We encourage international students to learn through GKS and contribute to their own country. Also, Korean students are expected to work effectively in various fields based on Korean Studies as proud Koreans.

It is truly enjoyable for both international and Korean students to be a team in studying together. We welcome you all to Global Korean Studies in Handong Global University.

Students majoring in Global Korean Studies may choose from diverse interdepartmental secondary majors to pursue diverse career options. Possible combinations of interdepartmental majors include: Economics-Korean Studies, Business Administration-Korean Studies, International Studies-Korean Studies, Language and Literature-Korean Studies(Korean Language Teacher curriculum), Korean Law-Korean Studies, Journalism-Korean Studies, Performance and Film Arts-Korean Studies, Social Welfare-Korean Studies, Counseling and Psychology-Korean Studies, Design-Korean Studies, Architecture-Korean Studies, ICT-Korean Studies. Korean students may find career opportunities as experts in Korean studies, in politics in Korea and abroad, media, education (public and private schools in Korea and abroad, King Sejong Institute Foundation, Korean Culture and Information Service, and Korean language institutes.) Korean companies, foreign companies, NGOs, and Missions organizations. Students who wish to continue their studies may do so at a post-grad level, and thereafter seek positions as researchers in relevant fields, professors in Korean studies, or teaching positions (teaching Korean in public and private schools in Korea).

International students may complete their studies through interdepartmental majors, such as IT-Korean Studies, GM-Korean Studies, or UIL-Korean Studies. This integrated approach opens diverse career opportunities as professionals in the student's home country, competent with an advanced level of expert knowledge concerning Korean studies.

Demand for Korean language teachers has risen markedly due to the Korean Wave featuring K-pop, K-drama, beauty, IT, and the Saemaul Movement. Korean and international students who complete the Global Korean-language Teacher curriculum will find opportunities around the world to teach Korean and develop fulfilling careers as an expert in Korean culture.