A region where flexibility and multilayered attributes are combined to create diversity!

For those who aspire to walk alongside South Asia, a region deeply rooted in history, heritage, yet marked by vibrant growth, your journey begins here!

CSAS is an academic institution for regional research, affiliated with the Seoul National University Asia Center (SNUAC). We serve as a central platform for academic research and business cooperation, with a focus on South Asia. CSAS aims to make Korea a key partner for South Asia by deepening understanding of each country’s culture, history, language, religion, industry, and economy. The center was founded at the SNUAC in November 2020 to help achieve this goal.

CSAS aims to be a strong foundation for academic cooperation and mutual engagement. We hope to build our center as a bridge that connects Korea with South Asia on multiple levels, extending beyond intellectual discourse to enable joint initiatives and sustainable dialogue.

Our initiatives range from cultural and academic understanding to training the next generation of South Asia experts, promoting research projects that pursue inclusive development, and supporting a multilateral cooperation framework across politics, economics, technology, and religion.

As we continue to grow, we remain committed to addressing shared challenges and building a more interconnected future with your interest, support, ideas, and partnership.

Professor Sung Yong Kang

Director of the Center for South Asia Studies (CSAS), Seoul National University (SNU)