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South Korea | Korean Studies

Dates: March 2 – 11, 2025
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Cost: $5,000
Included: airfare, accommodations, in-country transportation, meals, program events and activities, and study abroad fee
Application deadline: October 15th
Deposit: $575 November 1st (non-refundable)
Final payment deadline: $4,425 with spring tuition and fees deadline
Course information: POL 392 – Special Topic in International & Comparative Issues: Korean Studies

Requirements: In order to attend a Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program, students must have a 2.5 or higher GPA. Questions regarding this policy may be directed to Emily Dunn (dunn_ea@mercer.edu).

Unlock a profound understanding of one of the most dynamic regions in the world with our course on Korea’s political landscape! Dive deep into the historical development and contemporary dynamics of both North and South Korea, exploring their distinct political systems and ideologies. Analyze the intricate web of inter-Korean relations and how they are influenced by global alliances. What sets this course apart? An exclusive, faculty-led study abroad trip to South Korea during spring break, where you can immerse yourself in the culture and politics firsthand. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enrich your knowledge, develop a compelling research project, and gain a global perspective that will set you apart in your academic and professional journey. Enroll now and be part of a transformative educational experience!

For more information about this program please contact Dr. Phoebe Moon (moon_p@mercer.edu, 478-301-2899) or the Study Abroad Office (studyabroad@mercer.edu, 478-301-5964).

During this one-week program, students will experience:

Changduk-gung Palace and secret garden tour
Paju De-Militarized Zone (DMZ)
Guest lectures with local academics and experts
National Museum of Korea
National Hangeul Museum
K-Pop Dance Class (optional add-on)
Seodaemum Prison Hall
National Memorial of the Korean Provisional Government
N Seoul Tower Visit
War Memorial Museum
Korean Cooking Class
Bukchon Hanok Village walking tour

*These activities are subject to change based on availability when booking.

To apply: Please click on the “Apply Now” button in the overview section and fill out all of the information requested.

Application deadline: October 15th
Decision date: October 16th
Deposit: $575 (non-refundable) due by November 1st to hold your place in the program.
Final payment deadline: $4,425 by spring tuition and fees spring deadline

POL 392 – SpcTop in International & Comparative Issues: Korean Studies

3 Credit Hours

Course Description

This course offers an in-depth exploration of Korea’s political landscape, focusing on its historical development, contemporary dynamics, and its role on the global stage. Through a comparative lens, we will examine both North and South Korea, analyzing their divergent political systems, ideologies, and the inter-Korean relations amidst changing international alliances. Moreover, students will be able to develop a research project based on not only the course material but also the faculty-led study abroad trip to South Korea during the spring break.

Through this course, students will be able to:

Understand the historical contexts of both North and South Korea’s political systems.
Critically analyze the political developments in Korea and their implications for regional and global politics.
Evaluate the strategies of major international players on the Korean peninsula.
Engage in informed discussions about the future of inter-Korean relations and the challenges of reunification.
Apply theoretical concepts from political science to real-world scenarios in Korean politics.