Southeast Asia consists of eleven countries. Mainland Southeast Asia includes Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Islands in Southeast Asia include Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Brunei, and East Timor. South Asia includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives.
The department offers interdisciplinary Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in this macro-region. As with the other GSIAS departments, students choose a concentration in politics, economy, or society and culture, and one of the languages of South Asia or Southeast Asia. The department curriculum is designed for individuals who want to enrich their knowledge of the South or Southeast Asia region, taking into account regionalization organizations like ASEAN and SAARC.
Students entering the program are usually interested in careers in the foreign service, government, international assistance/development enterprises, or teaching. The GSIAS program has special strengths in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and India.
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indiaasean@hufs.ac.kr
Welcome to the Department of Indian and ASEAN Studies
at the Graduate School of International and Area Studies
Welcome to the Department of Indian and ASEAN Studies at the Graduate School of International and Area Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. As Chair of the department, it is my distinct honor and pleasure to extend a warm welcome to each of you. The department offers interdisciplinary Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in this macro-region. As with the other GSIAS departments, students choose a concentration in politics, economy, or society and culture, and one of the languages of South Asia or Southeast Asia.
Here, you will not only deepen your knowledge of South and Southeast Asia but also broaden your worldview by engaging with some of the most dynamic regions shaping global change. South Asia (India) and Southeast Asia (ASEAN) lie at the very heart of 21st-century transformations in politics, economics, culture, and international cooperation. Our program is designed to provide a comprehensive and interdisciplinary understanding of South and Southeast Asia—spanning history, politics, economics, and society—while equipping you with the analytical and practical skills needed to address both regional and global challenges.
Your time here will go beyond academic training. It is also about becoming part of a vibrant intellectual community, building networks that transcend borders, and preparing to contribute meaningfully in academia, government, NGOs, and the private sector. We encourage you to take full advantage of the resources, expertise, and opportunities our department and university provide.
We are confident that your experience here will empower you to become leaders in advancing mutual understanding and cooperation between Korea, India (South Asia), ASEAN (Southeast Asia), and the wider world.
Warm regards,
Chan-wahn Kim, Chair
Department of Indian & ASEAN Studies
