RESEARCH ON KOREAN STUDIES FROM THE INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH OF AREA STUDIES

This paper proposes an interdisciplinary approach to Korean studies through the lens of area studies. The study synthesizes and presents the key concepts and fundamental characteristics of both area studies and Korean studies to emphasize the necessity of applying area studies methodologies to Korean studies research. The paper highlights the interdisciplinary nature of this approach while clarifying key aspects of Korean studies research. Additionally, it relates the current state of Korean studies in Vietnam, identifies challenges, and proposes directions for development, aiming to establish a theoretical foundation for Korean studies as an interdisciplinary field of study and research in Vietnam.