The Institute of Globalization and Multicultural Studies seeks to promote better relations and mutual understanding among people in the globalizing world, and those from diverse nations and cultures in an increasingly multicultural South Korea. It does so through cooperative studies, multidisciplinary research, and the facilitation of dialogue amongst relevant actors. Established by Hanyang University in 2009, the institute serves as a resource for information and analysis on critical issues of transnational and multicultural phenomenon in South Korea such as human rights, migration, cultural adjustment and ethnicity. It brings people together to exchange views, develop expertise and develop policy options. This institute is an independent and nonprofit organization which operates with funding from government, private agencies, individuals, foundations and corporations.

The Institute of Globalization and Multicultural Studies is located in Hanyang University at Ansan, a place eminently suited to conduct research on migration and multicultural phenomenon in South Korea. This is due to the fact that over one of the largest migrant communities migrants in South Korea have resided in Ansan city. Ansan city is known colloquially as “a borderless village” or “home town” for migrants in Korea.

1. 1. Research and planning for issues of significance to a multicultural society as well as an increasingly globalized world
2. 2. Policies for the social integration of migrants and other minority groups
3. 3. Education for training and developing multicultural sensitivity and mutual understanding
4. 4. Creating and developing network for establishing collaborative partnerships among universities and communities, at all levels of government, national, regional and local

1. 1. Interdisciplinary research on multicultural phenomenon occurring in South Korea
   • Construction of a multicultural and transnational society
   • Social conflicts and cultural integration, the politics of identify, the human rights of migrants and other minority groups
   • Publication of books or articles in domestic and foreign journals
2. 2. Constructing a database system or networking for the purposes of international exchange and cooperation
   • Constructing internal and external materials such as ethnographies, films, articles etc
   • Organizing international workshops and conferences for the purposes of academic cooperation and exchange
3. 3. Exchanging literature or visual materials on migrants and other minority groups
   • Supporting the development of a network on culture and art related to migrants and other marginalized groups
   • Organizing a film festival on migration or related themes
4. 4. Multicultural education for the migrant youths
   • Developing educational programs
   • Training teachers for multicultural education
   • Building an environment conducive for Multi-language education
5. 5. Education for cultural understanding for immigrant workers within industry
   • Creating education programs aimed at mutual understanding. Such programs will be multi-lingual and will be aimed at international marriage migrants, as well as the children with migrant background
   • Training employers or human resource directors within industry
6. 6. Support for multicultural education programs
   • Creating and developing education programs aimed at mutual understanding for international students and developing networks between international and Korean students at Hanyang University.
   • Providing multicultural education programs for all employees within international organizations and companies