Korean Institute for Presidential Studies

The Korean Institute for Presidential Studies (KIPS) is an independent research foundation located in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1999, KIPS evaluates the presidential performance in South Korea and conducts research and education in the presidential studies. KIPS also publishes the Korean Presidential Studies Series with the Korean Association for Presidential Studies and the Nanam Publishing House.

Policy Initiatives

• In May 2025, KIPS hosted a roundtable discussion with the Korea Times under the theme "What to Expect in the June 3 Presidential Election."
• In May 2025, KIPS organized the special committee with MBN (Maeil Broadcasting Network), Korean Association for Public Administration, Korean Economic Association, Korean Public Law Association, and Kyonggi University Graduate School of Political Studies to evaluate the campaign promises of presidential candidates in the 2025 Presidential Election.
• In September 2023, KIPS supported the inaugural Incheon Security Conference financially with the Incheon Metropolitan City and Kyonggi University Graduate School of Political Studies to commemorate the Incheon Landing Operation in 1950. This landing operation, known as Operation Chromite was the pivotal moment that changed the tide of the 1950-53 Korean War.

Notable Scholars

Chairman

• Sung Deuk Hahm, Dean (2021–present) of the Graduate School of Political Studies and Naun Chair Professor of Political Science and Law, Kyonggi University

Director

• Dong Wook Yim, Vice President for Administration & External Affairs (2021–present) and Professor of General Education, Cha University

Members of the Executive Board

• Yong Jae Jin, Professor of Political Science and International Relations, Yonsei University; President (2017), Korean Political Science Association
• Kwang Ho Jung, Professor of Public Administration, Seoul National University; President (2024-present), Korean Association of Public Administration; Dean (2020-2022), Graduate School of Public Administration, Seoul National University
• Sam Youl Lee, Professor of Public Policy and Management, Yonsei University; Editor-in-Chief (2024–present), Yonsei University Press

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