Kathmandu University, Nepal and Keimyung University, Daegu, South Korea

with support from 

The Korea Foundation (KF)

invite applications from Kathmandu University students to study a single course under 

The 2025 KF Global e-School Program

• Course Name: Korean Modern Society and Culture 

• Instructor: Dr. Madhu Atteraya

• Course Duration: 16 weeks (3 hours per week) starting April 2025

• Medium of Instruction: English 

• Mode of delivery: Online (Zoom)

• Day and Time: Every Thursday, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

• Course fee: There is no fee for this course

• Eligible applicants:  Students currently enrolled in Kathmandu University’s Programs

Note: 10 seats are allocated for this cohort, and applicants will be placed in the course on a first-come-first-served basis.  

Orientation on the Course: 3rd April 2025

Follow this link to fill out the application form: https://forms.gle/7NrohdNZ9rnFWCm56

A Brief overview of the course

This course offers a comprehensive overview of Korea’s transformation into a modern society, highlighting key historical, political, economic, and cultural developments from the post-war period to the present. Through topics such as Confucian heritage, rapid industrialization, democratization, Hallyu, digital innovation, and emerging social issues, students will gain critical insights into contemporary Korean society and culture. Designed to foster deeper academic engagement with Korea, the course equips students with analytical tools to explore Korea’s development experience in a comparative and interdisciplinary context.