Korea University School of Media & Commuication Graduate School of Journalism & Mass Communication

Introduction of the Institution of Information and Culture 

The Institution of Information and Culture explores social phenomena and changes in the field of communication, specifically focusing on journalism, advertising, public relations, broadcasting, video production, personal, and organizational communication. They delve into domestic and international issues in both online and offline as well as mobile environments. The Institute operates four research centers in close collaboration with professors from School of Media & Communication, Korea University, researchers from other institutions, and experts from the media industry.

Recently, the Institution's interest has been in analyzing social issues related to media from a convergent and comprehensive perspective and researching new media industries and policies. To facilitate this, they have established the 'Korea University Research Center for Big Data & Social Issues (KU RCBDSI)' to focus on analyzing media usage patterns and identifying social trends based on big data. The 'Research Center for Digital Platform' (formerly Media Industry Research Center) specializes in research related to media management, industry, media economics, and policies. Additionally, to track trends in online journalism nationally and internationally and to take a leading role in research, they have established and operated the 'Korea University Center for Online Journalism.'The 'Intelligent Information Technology and Social Issues Research Center' aims to enhance social understanding of intelligent information technology, address the side effects or problems caused by technology, and utilize intelligent information technology to solve prevalent societal issues.

Since 1976, The Institution of Information and Culture has been publishing the academic journal 'Communication Science,' sharing diverse and in-depth research knowledge about communication, media industries, consumers, and media culture. Additionally, they publish books exploring issues in the media field and organize various seminars and academic events, creating platforms for scholarly communication.

History of the Institution of Information and Culture 

Established in 1969 as the "Institution of Newspaper and Broadcasting Studies," a subsidiary research institute of Korea University, the institute was created to conduct academic research and studies in various fields of communication, including journalism, broadcasting, publishing, advertising, and public relations. As the Department of Journalism and Broadcasting at Korea University expanded into a school of communication, the institute changed its name to the "Institution of Media Studies" in 2003. With the aim of leading research in the converged fields of journalism, broadcasting, information, and communication, as well as the media industry and culture in the digital mobile era, the institute further evolved and changed its name to "The Institution of Information and Culture" in 2008. Subsequently, the institute established the "Research Center for Big Data and Social Issues" in 2015 and the "Media Industry Research Center" in 2016 under its umbrella. In August 2018, the "Research Center for Online Journalism" was founded as part of the Institution of  Information and Culture.

▶ December 1969: Establishment of the "Institution of Newspaper and Broadcasting Studies" as a subsidiary research institute of Korea University.

▶ October 2003: Name changed to the "Institution of Media Studies."

▶ June 2008: Name changed to the "Institution of Information and Culture"

▶ May 2015: Establishment of the "Center for Big Data and Social Issues" under the Institution of Information and Culture

▶ November 2016: Establishment of the "Media Industry Research Center" under the Institution of Information and Culture

▶ August 2018: Establishment of the "Center for Online Journalism Research" under the Institution of Information and Culture

Organization of the Institution of Information and Culture 

Members of the Institution of Information and Culture