The first meeting of faculties who were interested in islands and maritime culture was held on April 30, 1982
They had the mind to study on islands and maritime culture in the southwest sea with a locational advantage
The scientific investigation to “Am-tae” island of Shinan county from July 25th to August 1st, 1982
“Institute of Islands Culture” was formally opened in March 1983
The institute conducted researches on islands and maritime culture with its research objects to Korean
islands and ocean
The institute brought light on its cultural bases and features, and systematically organized various culture data
The institute constructed a Korean perspective about islands and maritime culture, and also constructed an
ideal society aspect of islands and maritime life through the information-oriented working of cultural resources within the
cultural planning of a regional revitaliz
The institute makes a contribution to the development of national culture through the cultural information industry
The institute conducts joint activities with other institutes of islands and maritime culture in East Asia
The institute conducts collaborative researches with other institutes on island and maritime culture in East Asia
The institute brings light on the international aspect of islands and maritime culture in East Asia
The institute makes a contribution to the development of islands and maritime culture in East Asia