University of Wisconsin’s long-standing relationship with Korea extends across generations and borders. Take a look at the ways UW-Madison and Korea intersect, and learn about all that connects us.
Leading South Korea’s innovation frontier
Economic visionary Kang Seok-hoon reflects on his journey and leadership at KDB
Kang Seok-hoon (M.S. and PhD ’91) is one of the most influential figures in Korea’s economic landscape, currently serving as the chairman of the Korea Development Bank (KDB). Read more.
UW Fulbright scholar delves into teaching and history research in Korea
Anitha Quintin ’21, international studies, political science, and mathematics, has had an incredible journey as a student, a scholar, and a teacher. From her time as a student at UW–Madison to her role as an English language instructor in Korea, Quintin has continued to cultivate a global perspective, while seizing on unique opportunities.
Wisconsin Ideas, Korean Actions
A formative five years in Madison shaped the career of Dong-One Kim MS’91, PhD’93, who heads Korea’s leading university.
Jinwan Park receives Schwarzman Scholarship to study in China
Jinwan Park has been named a Schwarzman Scholar, an esteemed honor that comes with full tuition for a one-year master’s degree program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. Park is from South Korea and transferred to UW–Madison in spring 2022.
Study abroad in Korea
UW–Madison currently hosts study abroad programs and international internships in Korea, focused on a variety of topics.
Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS)
CEAS, one of the UW–Madison’s eight federally funded National Resource Centers, is dedicated to all aspects of research, education, and outreach related to China, Japan, and Korea.
Explore agreements between UW and Korea
Learn about official agreements between UW and Korea through the Wisconsin Directory of Global Engagement (WiDGE).
Ho-Am Prize
The Ho-Am Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in South Korea and globally. The prize recognizes outstanding achievements across a range of disciplines, including science, engineering, medicine, arts, and community service, making it highly esteemed in both academic and professional circles. Since the award was established in 1990, seven individuals connected to UW have been named as recipients.
- 2023 Kyoung-Shin CHOI, professor of chemistry, UW–Madison
- 2023 Marcia Haigis, professor, Department of Cell Biology, Harvard Medical School; UW–Madison alumna, PhD, biochemistry
- 2022 Yong-Geun OH, professor, POSTECH; director, Center for Geometry and Physics, Institute for Basic Science; previously professor of mathematics at UW–Madison from 1991–2013
- 2013 Sangtae “Sang” KIM, executive director emeritus, Morgridge Institute; currently at Purdue University
- 2007 Chang-Beom Eom, Theodore H. Geballe Professor and Harvey D. Spangler Distinguished Professor of Materials Science and Engineering
- 2003 Yongmin KIM, president, POSTECH University; UW–Madison alumnus, PhD, MS electrical and computer engineering)
- 1997 Hyuk YU, professor emeritus of chemistry
