On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Michel Hockx, Director of the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies at the University of Notre Dame (U.S.), and Catherine Leung, Director of the Notre Dame Global Hong Kong Office, visited the Seoul National University Asia Center.

During the visit, Professor Hockx, a specialist in Chinese studies, introduced the university’s Asia-related academic programs and the major research areas of the Liu Institute. He also shared future research plans aimed at advancing Korean studies at Notre Dame. Both institutions recognized their shared research interests—particularly in the field of migration studies—and discussed concrete forms of collaboration, including joint academic events, researcher exchanges, and potential co-organized research projects.

This meeting served as an opportunity for SNUAC and the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies to strengthen mutual cooperation and further expand their international network for Asian studies.