The Ilmin International Relations Institute (IIRI) at Korea University will host its 30th Anniversary International Conference on September 17, 2025. Established in April 1995 and named after Sang-man Kim, former Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Korea University, IIRI has played a pivotal role in advancing scholarship and fostering dialogue on global peace and security over the past three decades. Marking this significant milestone, the Institute will bring together scholars, practitioners, and students to reflect on its academic journey and present forward-looking perspectives on South Korea’s foreign and security policy. 


  • Event Title: 30th Anniversary International Conference

  • Theme: From Uncertainty to Strategy: Reframing South Korea’s Foreign and Security Policy

  • Date & Time: September 17, 2025 (Wednesday), 10:00 – 17:30

  • Venue: 1F, Main Conference Room, Inchon Memorial Hall, Korea University

  • Registration: https://forms.gle/9nKqkZEeQJzBBQLK9

  • Languages: Sessions 1 & 2 will be conducted in Korean; Session 3 in English

  • Inquiries: irikor@korea.ac.kr