Studies on the academic response to historical and territorial issues
Research on Dokdo and Naming of the East Sea
Develops arguments supporting the historical legitimacy of both Korea’s sovereignty over Dokdo and the naming of the East Sea by studying historical evidence and reinforcing arguments on the basis of documents, maps and international law.
- Conducting in-depth and multi-disciplinary studies to prove Korea's sovereignty over Dokdo
- Researching international politics and law related to the sovereignty over Dokdo
- Compiling old records and maps on Ulleungdo and Dokdo
- Disseminating the naming of the East Sea in the international community
Research on Korea–Japan Historical Issues
Systematically studies the origins and historical facts of Korea-Japan history issues, such as ‘Comfort Women’ issue and forced mobilization, and seeks ways to narrow down the discrepancies in historical perceptions.
- Comprehensively analyzing the invasion by imperial Japan from the perspective of international relations
- Providing comprehensive summaries of the Japanese invasion of Korea from the perspectives of politics, economy, society, and culture
- Collecting, sorting, and analyzing materials related to the ‘Comfort Women’ and forced mobilization
- Studying the history of Korea-Japan relations in ancient and modern times
Research on Korea’s Ancient and Medieval History
Leads researches on Gojoseon, Buyeo, Goguryeo, and Balhae and disseminates research results to convince the world that they belong to Korean history
- Collecting materials to establish the identity of ethnic Koreans
- Exploring new methodologies for the study of prehistory and ancient history
- Performing research on the history of Gojoseon, Buyeo, Goguryeo and Balhae
- Publishing The History of Goguryeo
Research on Korea–China Historical Relations
Researches the history of ethnic groups in the Northern region and the background of the historical issues between Korea and China.
- Sorting and analyzing primary sources related to the Korea-China relations and the Northern history
- Conducting research and accumulating materials for Mt. Baekdu and Gando
- Reviewing archaeological and cultural studies of China and the Northern region
- Analyzing on China’s policies on history and culture
Research on International Order of Northeast Asia and Historical Reconciliation
Researches Northeast Asian history issues in the context of international relations, and promotes international cooperation for historical reconciliation.
- Conducting research on the history issues and international relations in Northeast Asia
- Performing research on historical reconciliation
- Promoting academic exchanges and cooperations in international community
