COlleage of humanities’ Research and Education(hereafter CORE) is one of the national financial-aid projects promoted by the Ministry of Education and National Research, which aims to enhance students’ ability in the areas of liberal arts as basic social science studies and cultivate experts in this field to meet social needs.

Accordingly, the aim of PKNU CORE project is “to educate global experts specialized in Marine-Humanities.” We plan to nurture global experts to focus on Marine-Humanities which is directed toward all the ocean-related research fields. Also we are striving to establish a Marine-Humanity paradigm based on the long-standing tradition of fisheries science of PKNU and the marine assets of Busan.

We have made collaborate efforts with the Institute for Global and Area Studies and the Institute of Marine-Humanities to foster future generations in the field of marine humanities. We are also trying to establish research networks with other trans-pacific ocean cities and educational institutions to improve academic cooperations and interactions.

We CORE project have newly organized a Marine-Humanities section in the main library and have consistently updated the section where diverse marine-related data are systematically collected and well-reserved as the university’s valuable educational assets.

We plan to organize various types of events or concerts to introduce Marine-humanities to all the students at the university and citizens in Busan. We’d like to open active and constructive discussions with a variety of people living in Busan and explore the true maritime culture of the ocean city. We look forward to your special attention, affection, and active participation. Thank you!