The May 18 International Research Institute supports research on the May 18 Democratic Uprising through an annual call for academic papers on democracy in Korea in general and the Uprising in particular. These calls for papers play a crucial role in our task as a platform to further understanding of the historical significance of the May 18 Democratic Uprising and its impact on democracy in South Korea. Through them, we encourage scholars from diverse academic fields and backgrounds to explore the various aspects of the Uprising through rigorous academic inquiry and analyze the Uprising’s influence on democracy and social change in South Korea.
Please refer to the ‘Programs’ section under ‘Participation & Communication’ to check for calls for papers, etc.

Through the May Lab workshops, MIRI aims to encourage junior researchers to develop an interest in May 18 and wxplore ways to stimulate future academic research, as well as fostering and connecting a new generation of May 18 scholars. Please refer to the ‘Programs’ section under ‘Participation & Communication’ to apply.