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The Center for South Asian Studies (CSAS) was established to pursue multidimensional and reciprocal cooperative projects with the seven countries in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, and to study their history, economy, politics, languages and cultures with the aim of systematically building related capacities.

After establishing diplomatic relations with South Asian countries in the 1970s, Korea has recently reinforced cooperation in the context of New Southern Policy and joined SAARC as an observer state in 2007. CSAS seeks to perform the role of an academic link that connects diverse agents who contribute to the creation and accumulation of information related to South Asia. For this aim, the center is pursuing projects that expand the range of joint research and work with various institutes, researchers, and agents of South Asian countries.

• CSAS Colloquium and Workshop: Monthly events for inviting experts to share analyses and prospects on current issues of South Asia
• South Asia Culture School: Public knowledge-sharing project providing professional understanding of South Asian culture and history in an open frame
• Government ODA Project on South Asia: Joint study on the official development assistance strategy for Central and South Asia
• Government research on South Asia: India Content Industry Trend Survey and Korea-India Exchange Strategy Project
• Company sponsored research: The impact of e-sports experience on social inclusion and social mobility sponsored by Krafton
• Study of death culture in South Asia: An investigation into India’s death culture using a Thanatonic approach
• Indian Institute of Management Bangalore(IIMB) Workshop: Programs include the Management Programme for Entrepreneurs & Family Businesses (MPEFB) and the Korea Immersion Programme (KIP), lasting for 7 days
• Korea-India Industry Forum: Research and networking activities aimed at expanded commercial exchange between Korea and India

Lee, M. M. (2020). Customer Value of a Smartphone App: A Comparison of South Korea and India. Asia Review, 9 (2).

Kim, S. & Lee, J. (2019). Analysis of INDC and Relative Major Industrial Policies and Environment Legislations in India. The Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 10 (2).

Sungyong Kang | Director | citerphil@snu.ac.kr | Indian Philosophy

Hyunchul Maeng | Research Fellow | joshua3@snu.ac.kr | Indian Marketing

Youngsun Yang | Research Fellow | suriya77@snu.ac.kr | Indian Philosophy

Panseok Shin | Co-Researcher | shinps@snu.ac.kr | Electrical Engineering

Yongjoo Choi | Co-Researcher | d040684@snu.ac.kr | Communication