The Seoul National University Asia Center (SNUAC) visited Chile to organize the Asia-Latin America Forum on Migration & Citizenship, an international academic conference. In addition to the forum, the visit provided valuable opportunities for a series of meetings with major Chilean universities to discuss academic exchange and joint research collaboration.

During the visit, SNUAC engaged with several leading institutions—including Universidad de los Andes (Chile), co-host of the forum; Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, widely regarded as one of South America’s top universities; Universidad de Chile; and Universidad Alberto Hurtado—to explore possibilities for future cooperation. The discussions reflected Chile’s growing academic interest in Korea and Asia, as well as enthusiasm for expanding mutual exchange and research partnerships.

At Universidad de Chile, a meeting was held under the leadership of Rector Rosa Deves, joined by prominent faculty members from the humanities and social sciences. At Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Vice President for International Affairs María Montt led a dynamic discussion with key East Asian studies scholars. Both universities expressed great interest in SNUAC’s matrix-based regional research model, which integrates geographical areas with thematic approaches, and conveyed strong expectations for expanding academic exchange and joint projects with SNU and SNUAC. Rosario Díaz Domínguez, Director of International Affairs at Universidad de los Andes, participated in the entire conference program and expressed hopes to strengthen collaboration with SNU, highlighting various ongoing partnerships between Chilean and Korean universities. At Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Vice President Cristóbal Madero Cabib and Academic Director Andrea Salas met with the SNUAC delegation to discuss a roadmap for expanding cooperation within the Global e-School program, agreeing to launch a regular joint course starting in 2026.

As a research institute that encompasses the entire Asian region, SNUAC has continuously strengthened its identity as a hub for area studies and expanded its scope to include intercontinental research connecting Asia with other regions. Since the establishment of the Asia–Africa Center in 2022 as one of SNUAC’s key regional centers, the institute has become a major hub for African Studies in Korea. Building on this foundation, SNUAC aims to deepen its understanding of the vast South American continent and further enhance collaboration with related institutions across Seoul National University.