On Friday, August 30, the graduation ceremony for the 19th cohort of research interns who have been active at the Seoul National University Asia Center during the first half of the 2024 academic year (from March to August 2024) was held. The ceremony was conducted with a congratulatory speech from Professor Juyong Park, Head of the Human Resources Development Department, and was hosted by Dr. Eunyeong Nam, Research Fellow of the Human Resources Development Department. During the event, certificates of completion were awarded to the 12 research interns present, and each intern shared brief reflections on their activities. Among the research interns, five were awarded the Excellence in Activity Award: Seungjeong Kim (Seoul National University), who served as the general secretary for the 19th cohort, Naeun Kim (Sogang University), Gyuyeon Nam (Hankuk University of Foreign Studies), Jonghyuk Choi (Sogang University), and Minseok Song (Myongji University). For the outstanding field research reports, the Grand Prize was awarded to Gayoung Son (Incheon University) for her report on “Informal Interactions Occurring on Central Asia Street in Gwanghui-dong” and Sujin Yoon (Seoul National University) for her report on “Exploring the Patterns and Influencing Factors of the Outflow of Korean-Chinese (Joseonjok) in Daerim-dong.” The Excellence Prizes were awarded to the following research interns: Harin Gu (Seoul National University), Sumin Kim (Seoul National University), Seungjeong Kim (Seoul National University), Yeeun Kim (Ewha Womans University), Gyuyeon Nam (Hankuk University of Foreign Studies), Minseok Song (Myongji University), and Jeongmi Lee (Handong Global University). The Encouragement Prizes were awarded to Naeun Kim (Sogang University), Jonghyuk Choi (Sogang University), and Gukseon Kim (Seoul National University). The orientation for the newly selected 20th cohort of research interns is scheduled to take place in early September.

[19th Cohort of SNUAC Research Interns]

• Harin Gu (Master’s Program in the Department of Sociology, Seoul National University)
• Gukseon Kim (International Commerce Major, Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul National University)
• Naeun Kim (Undergraduate student majoring in American Culture and Political Science & Diplomacy, Sogang University)
• Sumin Kim (Undergraduate student in the Interdisciplinary Studies Department, Seoul National University)
• Seungjeong Kim (Double major in the Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations and the Department of Geography, Seoul National University)
• Yeeun Kim (Double major in the Department of Social Welfare and International Development Cooperation, Ewha Womans University)
• Gyuyeon Nam (Department of Arabic, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies)
• Gayoung Son (Department of Urban Engineering, Incheon University)
• Minseok Song (Department of Political Science and Diplomacy, Myongji University)
• Sujin Yoon (Master’s Program in Urban and Regional Planning, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Seoul National University)
• Jeongmi Lee (Double major in International Area Studies and US and International Law, Handong Global University)
• Jonghyuk Choi (Department of History, Sogang University)

[SNUAC Research Internship Program]

The research internship program is operated by SNUAC to foster future experts in Asian studies. The research interns are undergraduate and graduate students with diverse majors and nationalities, who share the common interest of “Asia.” During the internship, the interns will participate in various seminars and assist in different programs and departments of SNUAC. While participating in the education and training programs, the interns will build a sound network by hosting social events and going on field studies to historical sites related to Asian studies. This program offers various benefits such as a monthly activity allowance, awards for outstanding interns, support for field trips for strengthening research capacities, and a certificate of completion. The duration of the program is six months per cohort, and new research interns are selected before each new semester begins.