Brochure - Graduate School of Pan-Pacific International Studies

GSP, KYUNG HEE UNIVERSITY 

Graduate School of Pan-Pacific International Studies 

Kyung Hee University, Global Campus 

#1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 446-701, Korea 

Tel: 82-31-201-2146~9 / Fax: 82-31-204-8120 

Email: gsp@khu.ac.kr / http://gsp.khu.ac.kr 

GSP 

Graduate School of Pan-Pacific 

International Studies 

Kyung Hee University 

Global Reach, Global Mind

CONTENTS 

Dean’s Welcome / 01 

About Kyung Hee University / 02 

About GSP / 03 

Academic Programs / 04 

Exchange Programs / 11 

GSP Faculty / 12 

Internship / 14 

Workshops and Extra-curricular Activities / 16 

GSP Alumni / 18 

Career / 19 

Costs and Financial Aid /20 

Admissions / 21 

Dean’s Welcome 

Graduate schools are where students are trained to become professionals and 

highly respected persons. All graduates are expected to accomplish a very high level 

of expertise in their own respective areas of study and to develop a very high 

standard of work ethic and responsibility. This is nothing but one of most basic 

requirements for all the graduate school. We at the Graduate School of Pan-Pacific 

International Studies (GSP) are very serious about this essential condition. We are 

determined to make our students true professionals in their areas of specialty in the 

world of academics and practice. This is our mission at GSP. 

As an international studies program at the graduate level, GSP has many cherished traditions and merits. It 

was built in 1997 with national government accreditation and financial support. Since then, it has continuously 

received top-ranked performance evaluations by external review bodies. GSP was one of the two institutions 

chosen by the Korean government as the recipient of financial support for the training of international 

development cooperation specialists. We at the GSP are proud of the Master’s degree program in Korean 

Economy and Development Cooperation (MKE) which was established in 2001 with the support of the Korean 

International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) for the purpose of training selected government officials from 

developing countries which receive Korean official development aid. 

GSP has four departments, International Trade and Economic Cooperation, International Development 

Cooperation, International Relations and International Business, that constitute the core of our programs. All 

the classes are conducted in English. All the students are required to complete no less than a four-week long 

internship program before graduation. We have a very extensive support system for the placement of our 

students in prominent institutions and positions for their internships. Our 170 students are composed of very 

diverse nationals with half of them coming from various foreign countries. Students can also benefit from our 

extensive exchange programs with many reputable universities around the world for a semester or two to study 

abroad. 

GSP will be a leader among the graduate international studies programs in the world in the very near future. 

All of us at GSP are united and determined to pursue this goal. We have already achieved a lot: excellent faculty 

members, excellent programs, and students who are diverse and outstanding. We are in the active process of 

recruiting more professors and reorganizing our programs and curricula. I sincerely hope that students with 

high ambitions of becoming truly professional elites will join us to change and upgrade themselves, the school, 

and the world. 

Jin-Young Chung, Ph.D. 

Dean of the Graduate School of Pan-Pacific International Studies 


Graduate School of Pan-Pacific International Studies 01


As a leading private university in Korea founded with the mission to create a civilized world, Kyung Hee 

University pursues global eminence with its state of the art research facilities, renowned faculty, and 

social and global contribution. Since its foundation, Kyung Hee University has spearheaded the Global 

Common Society Movement, established the International Association of University Presidents and the 

United Nations International Day of Peace, received the UNESCO Prize for Peace Education, held the 

World Civic Forum in association with the United Nations in 2009 and held a joint conference with the 

United Nations Academic Impact(UNAI) in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the International Day of 

Peace in 2011. 

Kyung Hee strives to bridge cultural and social gaps by promoting mutual understanding and prosperity. 

As a result, it encourages frequent exchanges with sister schools overseas to facilitate the exchange of 

ideas. These activities advance a shared belief in the value of learning. 

In its relatively short history since its foundation in 1949, Kyung Hee University has achieved great 

success in both academic excellence and global praxis. All of us at Kyung Hee are preparing for a new 

beginning of ‘Kyung Hee towards Global Eminence.’ We hope that you share Kyung Hee’s proud 

achievements and crystallizing vision. 

02 Kyung Hee University 

GSP 

Graduate School of Pan-Pacific International Studies 

Where the Difference Starts... 

Since its establishment in 1996 as one of the nine government supported graduate schools of 

international studies, GSP has proven to be one of the best. GSP was the only institution that ranked 

continuously and consistently among the top three. The GSP family consists of students from more than 

30 countries every year, from a variety of backgrounds, religious affiliations and extensive international 

experience. The impact of this international diversity on the GSP program is enormous, adding varied 

perspectives to classroom discussions, team projects and everyday interactions. 

GSP helps students improve their knowledge and skills to international standards. Students learn both 

the theory and practice of economics and business, international politics, and global issues around the 

world. New leadership for the 21st century requires creative problem solving, and an indepth 

understanding of the global agenda. With a rich source of international, academic and policy experiences, 

the GSP faculty prepares students for these leadership requirements. 


Academic Programs 

The uniqueness of the GSP program lies in the combination of theory and practice not only through 

regular classes but also in its promotion of special lectures presented by invited speakers, visits to 

businesses and organizations, and active support of internships overseas. 

Interactions between students and professors are enhanced through case studies, field trips, seminars, 

simulations, role-playing and independent research. 

4 Departments 

- International Trade and Economic Cooperation 

- International Development Cooperation 

- International Business 

- International Relations 

2 Customized Programs 

Degree Requirements for GSP Programs 

- MKE 

(Master of Arts in International Trade and Economic 

Cooperation, Concentration in Korean Economy and 

Development Cooperation) 

- MIDAC 

(Master of Arts in International Development and 

Consulting) 

Minimum Requirements per Category Graduation Requirements 

Total 

Core 

in Major 

Elective 

in Major 

Dissertation 

Research 

Graduation 

Exam 

Average 

Grade 

English 

Test 

Internship 

M.A. 45 12 12 Optional - 

MIDAC 42 42 - Optional - 

MKE 45 33 9 3 - 

Ph. D. 42 12 24 6 Pass 


B-(2.7) TOEIC 900 4 weeks 

or above or above or above 

B-(2.7) 

or above 

B-(2.7) 

or above 

B-(2.7) 

or above 

- - 

- - 

- - 

International Trade and Economic Cooperation (IT & EC) 

As the trend of globalization progresses, trade-related problems have emerged as a core issue in the 

international arena. Bilateral and multilateral negotiations on trade-related issues take place all over the 

world. Under these circumstances, economic policies can be effective only when they consider the 

international dimension. In the globalizing world, competition is expected to be more severe as all the 

economies in the world integrate into a single economic system. On the other hand, the importance of 

international economic cooperation and policy coordination must also be stressed for harmonious 

development. 

This program is designed to educate students in international trade, various international economic 

cooperation programs and institutions. The high standards of this program train specialists equipped with 

professional knowledge of the international scene as it relates to trade and economic cooperation. 

M.A. 

Ph.D. 

Required Electives 

Spring Fall Spring Fall 

Applied Economics Applied Economics 

The Economics of Comparative Trade 

Statistical Analysis (IB) International Commercial Law 

MNC & FDI 

Regional Integration Policy Globalization, Trade and 

Development 

International 

Economics 

Advanced Micro Econometric 

Economics Analysis 

Advanced Macro 

Economics 

- 

Theory and Practice of 

Negotiation 

International Trade Law Economics of Europe 

Issues in the WTO Negotiations 

International Monetary 

Economics: Theory and Policy 

Econometric Analysis 

Theory and Policy of 

International Trade 

Seminar in International 

Trade and Economic 

Cooperation 

- Chinese Economy 

Advanced Seminar Sectoral Issues in Korean 

on Trade and - Economic Development 

Regional Cooperation (only for Ph.D students) 


International Development Cooperation (IDC) 

For many developing economies, development assistance plays a significant role. Who decides what resources 

are given or lent, to which countries and under what conditions? What types of aid are effective? What are the 

post-emergency priorities in countries suffering from the effects of human or natural disasters and how can 

international aid work best in such conditions? 

The Department of International Development Cooperation (IDC) was established in 2008 as the first of its kind 

in Korea to promote interdisciplinary post-graduate teaching and research on processes of social, political and 

economic development and change. The course is dedicated to deepening the understanding of development 

and underdevelopment, complex modes of development assistance in the global context, political and socioeconomic 

systems in developing world, and project management and consulting skills. 

The teaching staff have considerable experience in living and working in the developing world as well as 

international organizations, and most have engaged in policy-relevant research and consultancy work with 

international development agencies or consulting firms. Students upon graduation have successfully found 

employment in a wide variety of government, academic and private sector organizations. 

M.A. 




Social Development and 

Poverty Reduction 

NGOs and Civil Society 

ODA Policies in Global Strategies of Development 

Development Strategy Assistance Projects 

Local and Regional Project Monitoring and 

Understanding IDC 

Economics of 

Development 

Economic Development 

PPP(Public-Private Partnership) 

and CSR(Corporate Social 

Evaluation 

MDB (Multilateral 

Development Bank) 

Responsibility) Project Analysis 

Development and Society Development and Society in 

Development Project 

Management 

- 

in South East Asia 

Latin America in World 

South-Central Asia 

Development and Social 

Economy Policy in Latin America 


Introduction to African States 

Development and Governance 

in Africa 

Advanced Seminar in IDC (1) Advanced Seminar in IDC (2) 

* Sectors in Development * Sectors in Development 

Project Cycle Aid and Cooperation Cooperation 

Management Development Understanding Korean Economic Development 

Ph.D. Economy (MKE) (MKE) 


Statistical Analysis 

Global Agenda (IR) 

International Political 

Economy (IR) 

Governance and 

Development 

The Political Economy of 

Global Finance (IR) 

International Organization (IR) 

Globalization,Trade Theory and Practice 

and Development (IT) of Negotiation (IT) 

International Business (IB) 

The international economy of today offers unprecedented opportunities and challenges. To meet these 

challenges, corporations must develop a cadre of experts who possess a deep understanding of global issues 

as well as a command of core business skills. 

The teaching goal of this department is to provide students with a theoretical and practical background in 

international business so that they understand the principles and structures of business activities in the 

emerging borderless market environment. 

Our program mainly concentrates on three disciplines such as finance, marketing, and organizational behavior 

in international environments. The principles of management are common across countries. Competitive 

management expertise, however, can be obtained only by understanding how those principles are applied to 

global business environments as well as multinational companies. 

M.A. 

Ph.D. 




Statistical Analysis 

Seminar in International 

Financial Management 

Security Analysis and Capital Markets and 

Investment Accounting System 

Organizational 

Behavior 

Corporate Finance 

Financial Accounting 

Advertising and Marketing 

Strategy 

Human Resource Management International Marketing 

Marketing 

Management 

- 

Management of 

International Business 

Corporate Strategy 

Organization Behavior Strategic Human 

Special Topics in 

International Business 

Organization Development 

Strategic Human 

& Theory 

Resource 

Management 

Industrial Organization 

Psychology 

(only for Ph.D students) 

Special Topics in Korean 

Business 

Research Methods 

for Social Sciences 

Seminar in 

- Econometric Analysis 

Human Resource 

Management 

- 

Special Topics in HR 

(only for Ph.D students) 


International Relations (IR) 

International Relations is an academic field centering on all the international affairs conducted between the 

world’s nations, business organizations and NGOs. It is a complex study of political science, economics, history 

and languages, as well as a range of issues including international security, international political economy, 

political and economic development, and the politics of the transition to democracy. 

Globalization requires professional leaders to be equipped with the foundational skills and specific knowledge 

necessary to understand and analyze global events that are taking place in the contemporary world. The 

purpose of international relations is to prepare students for these challenges. 

This program takes both the theoretical and practical methods of learning in a wide range of areas in both 

subject-specific and region-specific manner. 



Seminar in International Seminar in Inter-Korean 

Theories of International International Security Relations and East Asia 

Relations Political Economy Human Rights in Regional Cooperation in 

World Politics East Asia 

Theory and Practice in Globalization and Global 

Conflict Resolution Governance 

M.A. 

Seminar in Major Issues in 

Global Agenda 

International International Law Human Security 

Organization The Political Economy of Environment and Resources 

Global Finance in World Politics 

Special Topics in International Relations and 

International Relations 

Understanding Int’l 

International Law 

Development NGOs and Civil Society (IDC) 

Advanced Seminar Advanced Seminar Cooperation (IDC) 

in International in International Development and Society Strategies of Development 

Relations Theories Political Economy in South East Asia (IDC) Assistance Projects (IDC) 

Ph.D. The Economics of Regional Theory and Practice of 

Integration (IT&EC) Negotiation (IT&EC) 

Issues in the WTO International Commercial 

Advanced Seminar in Advanced Seminar in Negotiations (IT&EC) Law (IT&EC) 

East Asian Security Global Governance US Foreign Relations Chinese Foreign Relations 

Japanese Foreign Relations Russian Foreign Relation 


MKE 

Master of Arts in Korean Economy 

The program is specially tailored for international students from developing countries who seek advanced 

training in economics and business in preparation for entering or continuing industry or governmental 

employment. Building on Korea’s development experience, the program endeavors to prepare students to 

facilitate democratic processes and market mechanisms in their home countries. The curriculum centers on 

the major economic and public issues that developing and transnational economies face. It also covers an 

extensive study of Korea’s economic and social development experience. 

The program seeks to conduct academic research and to enhance an understanding of Korean economy as 

well as an awareness and knowledge of international and global issues, educate future leaders in government, 

business and civic organizations that can effectively meet the challenges of the globalized world, and provide 

professional services to public and private sector organizations in order to facilitate the democratic process 

and market mechanisms. 

Participatory teaching methods are fully employed with the primary goal of developing problem-solving skills 

and hands-on experience. Students are expected to be active in participants in all courses, with activities 

including debate, simulation, presentations, case studies and role play. 

This program acknowledges the support of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Program for 

Human Resource Development (HRD). KOICA is an organization dedicated to sharing Korea’s knowledge and 

experience in HRD with the international community in the spirit of cooperation. One of KOICA’s most 

estimable programs is the Invitation of Trainees Program which assists governmental officials, policy makers, 

researchers and instructors of developing countries, according to their area of specialization. The invited have 

an excellent opportunity to learn about Korea’s developmental experience and to subsequently relate what they 

have attained to their respective situations. This program is vital to global human resource development and 

contributes to the overall enhancement and enrichment of the international community as a whole. 

Spring 


Applied Economics Politics of Economic Reform in Korea 

Understanding Korean Economy Development and Democracy in Korea 

Korean Language Statistical Analysis 

English Reading and Research or any other courses offered by GSP 

Summer Global Collaborative courses and/or Extra-curricular Activities 

Sectoral Issues in Understanding International 

Korean Economic Development Development Cooperation 

Fall Economic Crisis Management Development Administration of Korea 

Workshop on Academic English Writing Econometric Analysis 

Introduction to Social Science Research or any other courses offered by GSP 

Spring 

Thesis Workshop 

Independent Research for Thesis 

Any courses offered by GSP 


MIDAC 

Master of Arts in Development and Consulting 

The Master of Arts in International Development and Consulting (MIDAC) is a unique partnership program with 

the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) which aims to train international development consultants 

who supply expertise to development projects coordinated by development agencies such as KOICA, Korea 

Exim-bank, UN agencies, and the World Bank. The expectations for people entering the field are that they will 

have strong analytical, management, communication and writing abilities, accompanied with sector 

specialization either technical services, such as agriculture and engineering; or social services, which include 

such areas as education and healthcare. Regardless of the applicant’s specialization, GSP and KOICA are 

resourceful and committed with the know-how and experience to cut through complexity and deliver results, 

offer professional education to the highest standards of integrity to those responsible for delivering 

development projects and programs as well as designing policies. 

Semester 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 

Credits 9 9 12 12 

Module 1 

English Writing and Consulting Skills: Consulting Skills: Consulting Skills: 

Presentation Skills Career Visioning Capacity Development Professional Training 

Understanding Development and 

Module 2 International Social Policy in 

Module 3 

Development Developing Countries 

Understanding Strategies of 

Korean Economy Development Agencies 

Project Cycle Project Monitoring International Marketing International 

Management and Evaluation & Management Negotiation 

Module 4 - - Strategic Project Report 1 Strategic Project Report 2 


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Exchange Programs 

Kyung Hee University offers study abroad programs with 380 sister universities in 65 countries every semester 

for one or two semesters among which are Harvard University, Keio University, Cambridge University, the 

University of British Columbia, and Peking University. Around 500 students go abroad every year with diverse 

financial support. 

In addition to the university-wide program, GSP offers exclusive exchange programs with the following 

universities; the University of Akron, the University of Missouri-Columbia, Renmin University, Maastricht 

University, the University of Chile and Paris 12 University. GSP also receives exchange students from 10 

different countries on average every semester. 

GSP is an internationalized graduate school. I am lucky to have known professors with different academic 

backgrounds and personalities. It was also great meeting students both from Korea and abroad. I value such 

diversity the most. I also like the campus here as it provides different landscapes in the different seasons. 

” 

” 

Jing Jing Meng 

Exchange student, Spring 2010 

Economics, Renmin University, China 

I decided to study at GSP because I heard great things about the students and the faculty when I talked with 

other students at my university. When I first arrived at GSP we had a dinner with the Dean and Associate Dean, 

which was great because it made us feel valuable even if we were only staying for one or two semesters. I 

would say the strong point of GSP would be that the professors really care about the students, and they make it 

easy for students to talk to. 

I also value the cultural diversity and friendliness of everyone at GSP because it really is a great environment 

and everyone makes the new students feel comfortable. 

I started as an exchange student who would attend for only one semester, but then realized one semester was 

not enough so I extended my stay for two semesters! 

Evelyn Delis 

Exchange student, Fall 2009 ~ Spring 2010 

Sociology, University of Akron, USA 


GSP Faculty 

Professors 

Chung, Jin-Young 

(Dean) 

Ph.D. in Political Science, 

University of Illinois at 

Urbana-Champaign 

Jeong, Jaeseok 

(IB Department Chair) 

Ph.D. in Advertising, 

University of Texas at Austin 

Kim, Jun Yeup 

Ph.D. in Development 

Planning Studies, University 

College London 

Kwon, Manhak 


University of Texas at Austin 


Yoo, Tae Hwan 

(Associate-Dean) 

Ph.D. in Economics, Purdue 

University 

Lee, Young Jo 

(IR Department Chair) 


Harvard University 

Kim, Sang Tae 

MA. in Development Studies, 

University of East Anglia 

Park, Soo-Heon 

Ph.D. in Comparative 

Politics, Columbia University 

Shin, Sang-Hyup 

(IT & EC Department Chair) 

Ph.D. in International 

Political Economy, London 

School of Economics and 

Political Science 

Sung, Keuk-Je 

Ph.D. in Economics, 

Northwestern University 

Manuel Dioquino 

Ph.D. in Human Resource 

Management, Ateneo de 

Manila University 

Yang, Chun-Hee 


Relations, Columbia 

University 

Kwak, Jae-Sung 

(IDC Department Chair) 


Liverpool University 

Kim, Keun-Soo 

Ph.D. in Finance, State 

University of New York at 

Buffalo 

Sharon L. Morrison 

Master of Divinity, 

Harvard University 

Park, Hahnkyu 


Columbia University 

Jung, Ha-Lyong 


University of Iowa 

Lee, Chang-Soo 

Ph.D. in Economics, Australian 

National University 

Gerken, Laura J. 

M.A. in TESOL, World Learning 

School for International 

Training 

Jeon, Jong-Kyou 

Ph.D. in Economics, UCLA 

Yang, Doo Yong 

Ph.D. in Economics, Colorado 

University 

Adjunct and Visiting Professors 

International Scholar Professors 

Kessler, Oliver Alexander 

Ph.D. in International Relations, 

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 

Richmond, Oliver 

Ph.D. in International Relations, University of Kent 

Chu, Ke Young Ph.D. in Economics, Columbia University 

Kim, Dal Hyun Ph.D. in Economics, University of Hawaii 

Kwon, Michelle Juris Doctor, Indiana University School of Law 

Kwon, Soyoung Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Cambridge 

Lee, Chan Woo Ph.D. in Marketing, Brunel University 

Lee, Dong Hoon MBA, Ohio State University 

Woo, Seongji 


Relations, Indiana University 

Choi, Yun Jeong 

Ph.D. in Economics, Cornell 

University 

Moon, Don 


University of Chicago 

Yeo, Yukyung 

Ph.D. in Comparative Politics, 

University of Maryland 

Kratochwil, Friedrich 


Princeton University 


Internship 

Internships provide a great opportunity for filling the gap between theory and practice. Through internships, 

students are able to integrate and use their knowledge from classes, develop further competence through 

intensive field experience, take steps to gain that competence under educational supervision, and become 

better acquainted with the types of work settings. 

This is why GSP places particular emphasis on internship and especially on international experience. All 

Master’s degree students are required to undertake at least one four-week internship before graduation. 

Overseas internships are eligible to recognition of academic credits as well as financial support. 

GSP runs a unique support program for internships called KISS (The Kyung Hee International Internship 

Support System) which manages student internships in three stages: identification, implementation and 

evaluation. 

Identification 

The collaborative efforts by the university, professors and students make internship placements successful. 

Kyung Hee University and GSP also offer respective placement programs such as the Neo-Renaissance 

UN/INGO Internship Program and the GSP-Washington Center internship. Overseas internships are largely 

promoted via the GSP-MKE-KISS global network. 

Implementation 

Students are required to keep a journal of their activities to be sent to their department chair via-email or 

upload to the school blog on a weekly basis during the internship. 

Evaluation 

Within a month after finishing the internship, students are required to submit 

a written internship report and research paper when applying for credits after 

a minimum of eight weeks of the internship. The final internship performance 

is evaluated by the faculty on the basis of the daily journals, the student 

reports, and the supervisor and faculty advisor evaluations. The final 

evaluation is a part of overall performance evaluation and can also be used for 

scholarship adjustment. Students must also make a brief assessment of the 

internship organization. Throughout the year, GSP hosts various internship 

seminars to share the experience with other students. 


List of Internships (2008 Winter - 2010 Summer) 

�UN DESA (U.S) 

�UN DPI (U.S) 

�UN DESA (Thailand) 

�IDB (U.S) 

�Cuatro Vientos Chile Ltda (Chile) 

�Lanka Jatika Sarvodaya 

Shramadana Sangamaya 

(Sri-Lanka) 

�LBH Masyarakat (Indonesia) 

�Tianze Steel Processing Co., Ltd 

(China) 

�Industrial and Commercial Bank of 

China (China) 

�Overseas Korea (Korea) 

�Vietnam Mobile Telecom Services 

Center III (Vietnam) 

�Municipalidad de Curridabat (Costa 

Rica) 

�Korea Trade-Investment Promotion 

Agency (KOTRA) (Spain) 

�Industrial and Commercial Bank of 

China (Colombia) 

�World Vision (The Philippines) 

�The Frontiers (East-Timor, 

Malaysia, Indonesia) 

�Good People (The Philippines) 

�INDECOPI (Peru) 

�NAM S&T Centre (India) 

Media 

Multilateral Organizations 

�OECD (France) 

�UNICEF Tokyo Office (Japan) 

�UN ECLAC (Chile) 

�UNICEF (East-Timor) 

Private Business, Finance and Consulting Firms 

�POSCO (Korea) 

�Rural Cooperation Bank of XinYu 

(China) 

�BOC International (China Limited) 

(China) 

�The Fund Settlement Center of Zibo 

Mining Group Corporation Ltd. 

(China) 

�Management Dynamics INC (U.S) 

�LT Strategies (U.S) 

�Jhon Clements Consultants 

(The Philippines) 

Central Banks, Ministries and other Government Agencies 

Research 

�National Science and Technology 

Commission (China) 

�The Central Bank of Paraguay 

(Paraguay) 

�Voice of America (U.S) 

�Mongolian National Chamber of 

Commerce and Industry (Mongolia) 

Non-Governmental Organizations 

�Swiss Federation for Development 

& International Cooperation (Peru) 

�Good People (India) 

�Asia America Initiative (U.S) 

Research Institutes 

�Pontificia Universidad Católica del 

Perú (Peru) 

Corporation 

NGO 

Public Sector 

International Organization 

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 

�APCTT, UN ESCAP (India) 

�Organizations of American States 

(OAS) (U.S) 

�Yongxu Huijia Culture Intercourse 

Co. Ltd (China) 

�Liuzhou Global IELTS Training 

School (China) 

�Guangxi Nanning Maoshi Imp. & 

Exp. Tading Co. Ltd. (China) 

�NanTong Shenma Electric 

Technology Co. Ltd (China) 

�Weihai Commercial Bank (China) 

�Boj Servis (Mongolia) 

�China-Korean Chamber of 

Commerce Yantai Branch (China) 

�Peruvian Commission for Export 

and Tourism (PROMPERU) (Peru) 

�Agricultural Bank of China (China) 

�Amnesty International South 

Regional Office(Atlanta) (U.S) 

�GCS International (Korea) 

�Gawad Kalinga(GK) (The Philippines) 

�Korea Institute for International 

Economic Policy (Korea) 

�NISTPASS (Vietnam) 

Internships pursued by GSP 

students during 2008-2010 


Workshops and Extra- curricular Activities 

GSP provides students with a wide scope of knowledge and practical experience by arranging special lectures. 

Guest speakers such as ambassadors, entrepreneurs or venture capitalists visit GSP and speak to the students 

on current issues of different fields. The topics of special lectures vary from global issues to domestic issues 

such as ‘Trade Liberalization Policy in Korea’, ‘Korean Financial Industry: the Past, the Present and the Future’, 

‘Korea’s ODA’, ‘Industrial Development: the ASEAN Experience’, ‘European Integrations: Issues and 

Perspectives’ and ‘Global Market Strategy’. 

Also, once every semester, GSPians including faculty and staff enjoy the culture and nature of Korea with 

friends from other corners of the world. 

GSP encourages experiential learning. Therefore, students are encouraged to go abroad every year to enhance 

their knowledge. Depending on their major, GSP students visit the major cities of the world and meet 

specialists in different fields. 


TaeKwonDo Club 

Learning the spirit and movements of this 

fascinating Korean Martial Arts from students 

at Kyung Hee where a Taekwondo department 

was first established in the world! 

Homecoming Day 

Reunion with professors and friends, sharing 

the past, present and future with global elites. 

Finland & Denmark, 2008 

Birmingham, UK, 2008 

To learn the experience of the Nordic countries of their 

advanced international development experience, selected 

students participated in IDC Training Session and visited 

international development and cooperation related 

organizations such as Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Niras, IBIS, 

and COWI in Finland and Denmark. 

Osaka, Japan, 2011 

The field trip to the UK was conducted at the University of Birmingham 

in connection to international development. The group visited various 

government and non-government groups such as CAFOD (The Catholic 

Overseas Development Agency) and the UK Department for 

International Development. The intensive lectures offered at the 

University of Birmingham also extended students knowledge and views 

on international development. 

Vietnam, 2010 

Students were provided the chance to attend the International 

Workshop at School of International Public Policy (OSIPP), Osaka 

University, Japan for 7 days. Students were introduced to the 

politics, economics, culture and history of Japan through lectures on 

the topic of “Society and International Relations of Contemporary 

Japan”. 

The field trip to Vietnam included visits to the Ministry of Planning 

and Investment, the World Bank Office, Viet-Korea Cooperation 

Center, the Temple of Literature (Van Mieu) and others. The program 

offered meetings with the alumni and professionals while also 

travelling around the country and socializing with the locals. 


GSP Alumni 

“I had to address two important questions before I picked my graduate school. First, I was looking for a 

graduate program in Korea with English as a main language of instruction. Second, I was trying to find a 

place with top quality faculty. Among all my options, GSP was an absolute winner! 

My life at GSP is definitely unforgettable. Here, I have been surrounded by talented professors, met my 

best friends, experienced different cultures, and had tons and tons of fun. Students graduate from GSP 

are more confident about their future. Most of them have a global outlook and are open to foreign 

cultures. They know how to give great presentations and act as a team. In other words, they have a greater chance of 

working globally. GSP has great facilities for research and recreation. At GSP everything feels just like home.” 

Pirmatov Khamidullo 

International Business (Class of 2010) 

Associate, Global Cooperation Group, Media Solution Center, Samsung Electronics 

“The portion of foreign students at GSP is quite high compared to other int’l graduate schools, and this 

helped a lot getting used to cultural diversity. The school provides many international activities such as 

field trips to different countries, international events and special lectures by many scholars, specialists 

and others. There are many opportunities to do internship abroad and the school provides financial 

support, which is also an important point that helped me a lot. The environment of GSP is one of the most 

valuable assets of GSP. The relationship between professors and students is really intimate, and the 

professors care a lot about the students. With the help of my professor, I performed internship at an international 

organization, an opportunity that rarely comes, and after the internship I started working as a consultant at the organization. 

My experiences abroad through the IDC program is my strongest merit.” 

Kyung Jo An 

International Development Cooperation (Class of 2010) 

Consultant, Inter-American Development Bank 

“As one of the best Graduate Schools of International Studies in Korea, I believed that the academic 

environment of GSP and its community will help me well prepared and ready to offer my best in the service 

of others. I see GSP as the best place to prepare oneself to fit competently into the role of advancing global 

leadership and governance. 

GSP receives many visiting scholars and personnel who participate in teaching and researching. The high 

proportion of students from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds makes the school more attractive 

and desirable. Moreover, the program is focused towards providing practical and theoretical knowledge and skills, classes 

are mainly presentation and discussion driven and overseas internships are strongly recommended and financially supported. 

Bethel Ghebru 

International Relations (Class of 2011) 

Project Analyst, Corporate Strategy and Planning Division, POSCO 

“I would say that studying at GSP is very demanding in the accumulation of scientific knowledge and the 

theoretical understanding of subjects in particular. Even through the academic requirements are tough, I 

am grateful for the cultural diversity at the graduate school and I cannot leave unmentioned the great time 

I spent discussing and enjoying time with people from all around the world.” 

Donato Corzo 

International Trade and Economic Cooperation (Class of 2011) 

Assistant, Embassy of Guatemala to Japan 

Lecturer, Faculty of International Studies, Nihon University 


Career 

27.4% 

1.6% 

0.9% 

4.3% 

4% 

Regional Distribution 

of GSP Alumni 

12.3% 

GSP graduates play important roles in diverse fields of the global 

community. Many of them are developing their careers in the areas of 

financial services, IT, international trade, public enterprises, law and 

international organizations all over the world. 

49.5% 

Africa 

America 

Asia (Excluding Korea and China) 

Europe 

Middle East 

Korea 

China 

11% 

4% 

14% 

14% 

6% 

11% 

14% 

Field of Employment 

14% 

12% 

Government & Public Enterprise 

Diplomacy and International Organizations 

Finance & Investment 

General Management 

Educational Institutions 

Information Technology 

Distribution & Manufacturing 

Further Studies 

Others 

First and foremost, I made friends with wonderful people; classmates and the faculty. The mandatory dormitory 

residence helped us build bonds with each other and strengthen our ties, let alone enhancing our cooperation and 

support in terms of studies. 

Second, GSP upgraded my intellectual capacity especially in the areas of Latin America area studies. The teaching 

method of student-led presentations and discussions that the faculty bravely employed was extremely helpful as it 

forced me to fully prepare for classes, reading all references and doing further research on related topics. 

Third, I was fully exposed to different perspectives and learned to be more open-minded. This is largely owing to 

classmates with different academic backgrounds and diverse experiences. 

Fourth, the faculty helped me roll out a new path in my career, exposing me to various seminars, conferences and 

workshops and actively supporting my field study in Mexico. In particular, Dr. Won-Ho Kim’s pro-active support in 

finding me an internship opportunity at the Organization of American States encouraged me to find a career in 

international organizations. Furthermore, his encouragement drove me to pursue further study on economics. 

Lastly, I benefitted from the GSP’s true care for students, the world class quality facilities, 24-hour access to computers 

with an internet connection, and its willingness to extend financial assistance to students’ internships abroad. 

Soon Hwa Yi, 

Latin American Studies, International Relations 

and Area Studies (Class of 1999) 

Economist, The World Bank 


Costs and Financial Aid 

Financial Assistance 

(Including scholarships and fellowships) 

GSP seeks to provide an education for all without economic restraint. A number of scholarships are available 

for Korean and international students. Research and teaching assistantships are granted to students based on 

academic performance. 

Scholarships are applicable from the first semester. The amount of a scholarship is based on the current 

academic record of the applicant. From the second semester on, the amount of scholarship will be determined 

by the Scholarship Committee based on the academic performance of the previous semester. 

*Only the students with an English score of over 850 TOEIC or equivalent are eligible to receive a scholarship. 

Estimated Cost for One Semester 

Tuition $5200 

Entrance Fee (only for the 1st semester) $1000 

Campus Housing (50% support by GSP) $1400 

Meals $2000 

Books $300 

Other Expenses $500 

*This is approximate cost as of year 2011. It may differ every year. 

Scholarship Level 


Scholarship Level Coverage 

Class 1A Full scholarship covering tuition fees, 100% of dormitory fees and food expenses 

Class 1B Full Scholarship covering tuition fees and 50% of dormitory fees 

Class 2A Scholarship covering 75% of tuition fees and 50% of dormitory fees 

Class 2B Scholarship covering 50% of tuition fees and 50% of dormitory fees 

Class 2C Scholarship covering 25% of tuition fees and 50% of dormitory fees 

Class 3 Scholarship covering 0% of tuition fees and 50% of dormitory fees 

Admissions 

●Field of Study 

- Department of International Trade & Economic 

Cooperation (IT&EC) 

- Department of International Development 

Cooperation (IDC) 

- Department of International Business (IB) 

- Department of International Relations (IR) 

●Prerequisites 

- Master’s Degree Program: Those who have a 

Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree or who are 

in the final year of the above degree programs 

- Doctoral Program: Those who have a Master’s 

degree or who are in the final year of the above 

degree programs 

●Admission Review and 

Procedures 

▶Application Period : 

- For Spring semester: November 

- For Fall semester: May 

*Exact date to be announced on the GSP website 

each semester 

▶Evaluation 

- Overseas Applicants: Application Document (40%) 

+ English Interview (60%) 

- Domestic Applicants: Application Document (40%) 

+ English Interview (40%) + Writing Test (20%) 

*All applicants are required to have an intensive 

interview in English 

*Applicants who are residing abroad and are 

unable to attend the interview may have an 

interview by phone 

●Required Documentation 

- Completed application form (available on the GSP 

homepage; http://gsp.khu.ac.kr) 

- Personal statement 

- Official transcripts of academic records 

- Two letters of recommendation 

- Copy of the degree diploma (Original, in English or 

with English translation) 

- A recent photograph (3cmX4cm) 

- Application fee of US $80 

- A certified copy of the TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS score 

(if applicable) 

- Resume (Ph. D. Program only) 

- A statement of future career plan (Ph. D. Program 

only) 

How to Pay 

the Application Fee 

Transfer the application fee (US$80) to the bank 

account of Graduate School of Pan-Pacific 

International Studies. 

- Bank Account Number : 428-141962-09304 

- Bank Name : HANA Bank 

- Swift Code : HNBNKRSE 

- Receiver : Graduate School of Pan-Pacific 

International Studies, Kyung Hee University 

- Receiver’s Address : Graduate School of Pan- 

Pacific International Studies (GSP), Kyung Hee 

University, 1732 Deogyeong daero, Giheung- 

Gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 446-701, Republic 

of KOREA 

* Please, inform us the remitter’s name when 

you transfer the fee

Brochure - Graduate School of Pan-Pacific International Studies

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