Korea-China relations have grown rapidly since Korea-China amity in 1992, and now China is not only the largest importer of Korean goods, but it has also shown astounding growth in cultural and personal exchange. In addition, both Korea and China are closely working on developing their political and diplomatic ties as partners pursuing political stability and peace in Northeast Asia. We are at a point where a more systematic and in-depth understanding and high level of exchange should be achieved in the private sector for continued future growth between the two nations. 

 

The Pusan National University Institute of Chinese Studies was established with the following goals and visions on March 2006, in response to demands of the time:

 

The first is to raise understanding on China and Korea-China relations through academic studies on the two, and accumulation of systematic results.

 

The second is to establish exchange networks with major universities and research institutes in China, and conduct joint academic studies to contribute to the development of relations between both nations. Furthermore, the institute has established a network connecting China and world’s prominent institutes of Chinese studies, centered on Korea.

 

The third is to provide a diverse range of specialized educational programs on China to universities and the local community, based on systematic Chinese studies.

 

The fourth is to provide the latest information and human network of China to users from the local community.

 

In addition, the research institute is vigorously engaging in activities such as the China Top Specialist Program, opening various cultural studies, and extension lectures.

 

< Major Research Activities >

1) Conducting Research Tasks

- Research on the amended Chinese corporation law (July 2006)

- Significance of Chinese oil security policy and cooperation of Northeast Asian energy (Nov. 2006)

- Studies on northern tribes of the Northeast region of China in the Eastern Zhou period(Apr. 2007)

- Analysis & Evaluation of HUB Public Health Center for Promotion of Chinese herbal medicine health in Gyeongju city (Sept. 2007)

- Relationship between Goguryeo-modeled Buddhist statues and Chinese-modeled Buddhist statues (Mar. 2008)

- Comparative Study on Characteristics of Traditional Landscape Architecture of three nations in Northeast Asia – based on landscape architecture structure from 14^th Century – 19^th Century (July 2008)

 

2) Academic Conference

 2006

- Jun. 8 ~ 11 [International Academic Conference in commemoration of Opening] Exchange of Culture & Goods between East Asia and Open Port of China

- Oct. 26~28 [Invitational Academic Conference of Renmin University, China] ‘China’s Peaceful Development and Relationship with Asian Countries’  

- Dec. 21 [Academic Presentation Meeting] ‘Water Shortage & Water Management (Water, National Policy, and Individual) – ‘How is China solving this problem?’

 

 2007

- Feb. 12 [Invitational Lecture Meeting] ‘Environmental Issue & Environmental Policy of China’

- May 3 [Invitational Lecture Meeting] ‘Mathematics in light of the living culture of China’

- Jun. 28 [Invitational Lecture Meeting] ‘China’s Private Property System and the Reality of its Protection’

- Aug. 10 [Chinese Film Symposium] ‘Changes & Search of Society reflected in Chinese Movies’

 

 2008

- May 30 [International Academic Conference] ‘Emergence of China and International Order of East Asia’