The Academy of Mobility Humanities (AMH) has received the highest possible rating, “Excellent,” in the comprehensive evaluation of the Humanities Korea Plus (HK+) Program (2018–2025), administered by the Ministry of Education and the National Research Foundation of Korea.
The HK+ Program is a national initiative designed to foster world-class humanities research institutes and to promote the social and international dissemination of humanities scholarship. Since its selection in 2018, AMH has systematically established Mobility Humanities as a new interdisciplinary field over the past seven years, extending its research outcomes into education and public engagement while leading new trends in humanities research both domestically and internationally.
The evaluation committee noted that AMH “has laid the groundwork for becoming a research hub by deepening and expanding Mobility Humanities both academically and socially,” and praised as “an exceptionally outstanding achievement” the publication of numerous articles in leading international journals.
During the first phase of the HK+ project (2018–2020), AMH focused on building the theoretical foundations of Mobility Humanities. In the second phase (2021–2025), it emphasized the practical application and dissemination of theory through collaboration with diverse academic fields and social sectors. As a result, AMH’s international journal Mobility Humanities was indexed in Scopus in 2024, and a total of 62 volumes in the Mobility Humanities book series were planned and published. In addition, AMH has established a robust international research network by hosting the Global Mobility Humanities Conference (GMHC) annually, bringing together approximately 100 scholars from more than 20 countries each year for active academic exchange, including collaborative research and seminars.
Major Achievements
- Systematic establishment of Mobility Humanities as an academic field
- Publication of numerous articles in leading international journals
- Mobility Humanities indexed in Scopus (2024)
- Publication of 62 volumes in the Mobility Humanities book series
- Annual GMHC with participation from over 100 scholars across 20 countries
Following the successful completion of the HK+ project this April, AMH was newly selected for the Humanities Korea 3.0 (HK3.0) Program under the agenda of Infrastructure Humanities, laying the foundation for further expansion of Mobility Humanities research. The “Excellent” rating formally recognizes both the academic potential and social value of Mobility Humanities and is expected to serve as an important basis for the advancement of the HK3.0 project.
Director Inseop Shin remarked, “This result is the culmination of the unwavering dedication of all Institute members over the past seven years,” adding, “Through the HK3.0 project, we will continue to expand the horizons of the humanities by advancing the new agenda of Infrastructure Humanities.”