Sookmyung Women’s University has inaugurated the Hallyu International College, celebrating its 120th anniversary and marking it as the world’s first specialized college in Hallyu education. The initiative is part of a broader vision to expand Hallyu into a future platform that encompasses education, industry, technology, and global networks. The college aims to prepare female leaders in global business and offer specialized training in K-Culture, encouraging the adaptation of international students to Korean life through focused Korean language education and close faculty support.

The Hallyu International College is designed to be a hub for training global Hallyu talent, bringing together students from various countries to learn about Korean culture, industry, technology, and future values. Students will explore a comprehensive range of Hallyu elements, including K-Pop, K-Drama, K-Beauty, K-Food, and K-Content, and will benefit from a fusion educational model that incorporates AI and digital technologies. The Program’s director, Moon Hyung-nam, emphasized the goal of cultivating passionate global women who can learn and grow at Sookmyung while connecting the world through Hallyu.

This college represents a significant development in leveraging long-standing global education capabilities in conjunction with the Hallyu phenomenon. Sookmyung Women’s University plans to establish a practical education platform that connects Hallyu studies with industry, ensuring sustainable growth of the Hallyu movement. President Moon Si-yeon stated that the university aims to become the center of Hallyu education in South Korea and set the standard for global Hallyu education as it embarks on its next 120-year journey.