Korean Peninsula Studies
Analysis of Korean Peninsula politics, humanitarian conditions, and inter-Korean policy. We work with scholars, policymakers, and civil society across the region.
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Established 2023 · Tallinn, Estonia
Institute of Culture and Sports Science Foundation
Research at the intersection of culture, sport, philosophy, and science.
Pro iustitia et libertate pugnaLATEST:
[NK Watch] Inter-Korean Sports & Culture Exchange — May 12, 2026[NK Watch] Inter-Korean Sports & Culture Exchange — May 11, 2026[JCA] China’s Climate Policy: Transition, Governance, and Market[JPLA] Beyond Electoral Fortunes: The Consolidation of a
Far-Right Alignment
in Brazil[LAP] Dismantling or Drifting? The Politics of Bolsa Família’s Transformation under Brazil’s Far-Right Government[JPLA] Authoritarian Legacies and Incumbency Advantage in Mexico's Gubernatorial Elections: Party Machines Over Performance
[NK Watch] Inter-Korean Sports & Culture Exchange — May 12, 2026[NK Watch] Inter-Korean Sports & Culture Exchange — May 11, 2026[JCA] China’s Climate Policy: Transition, Governance, and Market[JPLA] Beyond Electoral Fortunes: The Consolidation of a
Far-Right Alignment
in Brazil[LAP] Dismantling or Drifting? The Politics of Bolsa Família’s Transformation under Brazil’s Far-Right Government[JPLA] Authoritarian Legacies and Incumbency Advantage in Mexico's Gubernatorial Elections: Party Machines Over Performance
Our Focus
Research Domains
Sports Philosophy
Philosophical and ethical questions in sport — fairness, excellence, embodiment, and what competitive sport means for individuals and communities.
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Arts & Cultural Theory
Cultural philosophy and aesthetic inquiry into how tradition, identity, and modernity play out in East Asian societies.
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Science & Society
Scholarship on the governance of science and technology, with a focus on ethics, accountability, and the social consequences of innovation.
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Our Mission
Research That Connects Disciplines and Crosses Borders
The Institute of Culture and Sports Science Foundation (IOCSS) was established in Seoul in 2023 to develop research at the intersection of culture, sport, philosophy, and science. We bring together scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to produce work that informs real decisions — guided by our founding motto.
Pro iustitia et libertate pugna — For justice and freedom, we fight.
Tommy Keum
Secretary-General, IOCSS Foundation
Secretary-General, IOCSS Foundation
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Publications & Reports
Latest Scholarship
Research & Publications
[NK Watch] Inter-Korean Sports & Culture Exchange — May 12, 2026
Tommy Keum
May 2026
IOCSS monitors North Korean sports and cultural exchange developments. Weekly digest of inter-Korean engagement across sports, culture, and humanitarian channels.
Read Paper →[NK Watch] Inter-Korean Sports & Culture Exchange — May 11, 2026
Tommy Keum
May 2026
IOCSS monitors North Korean sports and cultural exchange developments. Weekly digest of inter-Korean engagement across sports, culture, and humanitarian channels.
Read Paper →[JCA] China’s Climate Policy: Transition, Governance, and Market
Tommy Keum
May 2026
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Special Series
AI Agents & Physical AI: Philosophy, Culture, and Sport
A 50-part series examining the philosophical and ethical implications of AI agents and physical AI in culture and sports. By Bang Sup Keum, Special Editor.
[Episode 2] What Is Physical AI? The Emergence of Embodied Intelligence
21 March 2026
Conceptual and policy analysis of embodied intelligence in cultural and sporting institutions.
Read →[Episode 3] The Evolution of AI Agents: The Age of Autonomy
21 March 2026
Institutional analysis of AI agency, delegated authority, and accountability safeguards.
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News & Announcements
Latest from IOCSS
Conference
Annual International Symposium 2026 Announced for Seoul
April 12, 2026
The Foundation will convene scholars, practitioners, and policy leaders for three days of dialogue on culture, sport, and scientific governance across East Asia.
Lecture
IOCSS Launches Spring Research Seminar Series
April 5, 2026
Policy
New Brief Examines Sport Diplomacy in Northeast Asia
March 28, 2026
Research
Fellowship Programme Opens Applications for 2026 Cohort
March 15, 2026
Programme
Field Dialogue on Physical Culture and Social Inclusion Concludes
March 8, 2026
Partnership
IOCSS-SNU Collaboration Agreement Signed
February 27, 2026
Affiliated With
Seoul National University
Korea Institute for National Unification
UN Development Programme
International Olympic Committee
Asia Foundation
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