Turkish and Turkic Studies in Korea : Focusing on the Academic Institutions and Scholars in Korea

Authors : Chong Jin OH

Pages : 35-58

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Publication Date : 2021-02-27

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :These days economic relations between Korea and Turkic states are rapidly developing, however, academic relationship and cultural exchanges were less then expectation. Thus this paper tries to examine the current trend of Turkic studies in Korea and their activities which are creating a social and cultural bridge role between Turkic countries (mainly, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan) and Korea. Many educational and research centers that is related with the Turkic Central Asian and Caucasus studies have been established by universities and private groups in Korea recently. These institutions and scholars are playing various role in bridging culture and society. Lastly this study examined the students’ motivation in selecting the Turkish or Turkic Studies in Korea. By doing so, this paper will try not only to introduce Turkey and Turkic Studies in Korea but also examine its future prospect and role.
Keywords : turkish study, turkic study, korea, education, turkology, motivation, culture