UIC Research Projects
The UIC Research Project (URP) is a signature academic program at Yonsei University’s Underwood International College (UIC) designed to provide undergraduate students with hands-on, research-oriented learning opportunities. The program encourages students to engage in interdisciplinary research, develop critical thinking skills, and cultivate professional competencies necessary for both academic and real-world applications.
The program is divided into two distinct tracks based on the focus of the research. During the summer semester, students can participate in URP-Global, which is designed for projects with a global or international focus. These projects often involve comparative studies between countries, analyses of transnational issues, or research that addresses worldwide trends and challenges.
In contrast, the winter semester offers URP-Korea, which is intended for research centered on Korea itself. Students exploring topics related to Korean society, culture, politics, economy, or local policies are encouraged to join this track.
Applicants are advised to carefully consider the nature of their research topic before applying. If the study is global in scope, students should apply to URP-Global during the summer semester.
If the topic is focused on Korea, URP-Korea in the winter semester is the appropriate choice. By aligning the research focus with the corresponding program, students are able to receive targeted mentorship, gain valuable research experience, and contribute meaningfully to their field of study while benefiting from the interdisciplinary and internationally minded environment of UIC.
2025: KOREA
The Effect of Perfectionism on ChatGPT Dependency and Usage of University Students in South Korea
- Sangeun Kim (STP 23)
- Seoyeong Yang (CTM 24)
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2025: INDONESIA
Income-Based Disparities in Water Quality and Health Risks: A Case Study of Environmental Inequalities in Indonesia.
- Henny (ECON 24)
- Enerel Sugar (BC 24)
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2024: CHINA, PHILIPPINES, & KOREA
A Comparative Assessment of the Air Quality in Urban Cities of South Korea and Asian Countries and its Impacts on Public Health and the Environment
- Thuta Ye Moe (EESE 21)
- Hifzhan Faiz Yeo (BC 21)
- Kristine Denise Chiong(NSE22)
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2024: VIETNAM & KOREA
Between Hope and Risk: Revealing the Complexities of Vietnamese Student Migration to South Korea
- Dao Nhat Minh (ECON 21)
- Minjune Kim (ECON 23)
- Munkhtamir Perenleidorj (QRM 22)
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2023: KOREA
Culture and Industry: Focusing on Formula One's Local Strategies in East Asia
- Donghyun Lee (ECON 22)
- Soe Woo (ECON 22)
- Jihee Hwang (QRM 22)
- Mincheol Kim (QRM 22)
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2023: KOREA
Cultural Preservation during economic development and its implication on cultural ODA programs: A case study of Jeju Province
- Helena Anastasia Nikolajew (IS 21)
- Hyebin Min (IS 21)
- Yoonjae Koh (IS 21)
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2022: Korea
Causal-Statistical lDichotomy in Defining Confounders Download
2022: Korea
Poverty and Environmental Justice - Exploring Urbanization Policies from an Environmental Justice Perspective Based on Case Studies
- Ellen Lyoo (ECON 19)
- Seungmin Lee (JCL19)
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2022: Korea
Al-driven investment portfolio optimization
- Guijin Son (ECON 20)
- Daesung Kim (NSE 20)
- Hyoree Joe (QRM 20)
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2021: Korea
Beyond the Digital: Reimagining the Museum ExperienceChung, Yoon Joo (IID '18) & Tan, Abigail Yin Min (CDM '17)
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2021: Korea
Bitcoin Spot Price Discovery: An Application of Cointegration Methods and Support Vector RegressionKoffi, Marc Eric Aymar (QRM '18), Kim, Peter (IS '16)
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2020: Korea
Developing a Solution for Employment for a Post-Pandemic Era: Prototyping a Mock Interview App based on User Research•Chiwon Lee (IID '17)
•Orein Jafter (NSE '18)
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2020: Korea
An Analytical Study of University-Community Partnership: focusing on Yonsei University and Seodaemun-gu•Hynsoo Lee (IS '17)
•Kayoung Choi (ECON '17)
•Seungyun Jin (ECON '18)
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2020: Korea
A Study on How Telecommuting Due to Covid-19 Affects People’s Leisure Time•Kyungeun Ahn (ECON '17)
•Jonghoon Jeon (ECON '17)
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2020: Akita, Melville, and Ljubljana
Age-Friendly Communities: Case Studies from Akita, Melville, and Ljubljana and Implications for Socio-Cultural Policies•Seo Hyun Kwon (ECON '18)
•Seyee Kim (ECON '18)
•Jungsu Ryu (ECON '18)
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2019: Okinawa & Jeju
From the "Tears" to the "Peace": The Peace Narrative and Conflicts in Okinawa and Jeju
- Shin Kim (AS '15)
- Jakyung Hong (AS '16)
- Joohyun Lee (AS '16)
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2019: Turkey & Korea
A comparative study on humanitarian diplomacy in South Korea and Turkey: on the role of NGOs in Assisting refugees
- Hayoung Lee (JSC '16)
- Tabitha Kwon (IS '16)
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2019: France & Korea
An analytical study on broadening literary exchange between France and Korea
- Jaeyeon Jeon (CLC '15)
- Marie Brunet (CLC '16)
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2019: Canada
"Righting" and expanding the nation and narrations: research on cultural accomplishments of first nations in Canadian museums
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2018: Tallinn and Songdo
Emergence of Smart Cities: Tallinn and Songdo• Koh, Yeon Seo (IS 17)
• Kim Jung Yun (ECON 17)
• Hong Seoyeon (HASS 17)
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2018: Hawaii
The Coexistence and Interplay of Ethnic and Situational Identity in Hawaii: Focusing on Kama’aina Spirit• Lee, Saehyun (HASS 17)
• Kim Jinhee (CLC 17)
• Lee Jung Youn (AS 17)
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2018: Philippines
An Analytical Study on the Kopino Phenomenon: Effectiveness of Current Efforts and Suggestions for the Future• Natalie, Elaine (IS 16)
• Kim, Mijin (CLC 16)
• Dawoom Jung (IS 16.5)
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2017: Hungary & Czech Republic
How to Innovate Border-Bound Work Environment• Hyewon Shin (ECON 16)
• Jean Lee (CTM 16)
• Ayoung Cho (CTM 16)
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2017: Japan
Application of Robotics in Caring the Aging Population• Hye June Cha (CLC 14)
• Daeun Jeong (IID 14)
• So Yeon Park (QRM 14)
• Ye Eun Park (STP 14)
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2016: Iceland
A Comparative Study on Gender Equality in Iceland and South Korea: Overcoming the Androcentric Bias in Economic Participation and Opportunity
- Yee Rem Kim (IS 14)
- Joohyun Lim (ISSD 14)
- Hyojung Roh (ISSD 14)
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2016: Canada
Winter is Coming
- Soojin Sohn (IS 15)
- Ayumi Carolina Fujimoto (ISED 15)
- Tan Ziyin Ilyna (IS 15)
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2016: Japan
Development of Elderly Alzheimer Care in Japan
- Shannon Yi Xin Chew (ASD 14)
- Min Jee Lee (ASD 15)
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2015: India
What Fair Trade Brings to India? : The Structure, Incentive, Sustainability And Implication of Fair Trade in India
- Sunghee Jung (ECON 12)
- Kian Lee (AS 12)
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2015: South Africa
South Africa’s Alternatives to Global Fashion Industry : African Apparel
- Gyuwon Baek (TAD 15)
- Keon Jun Lee (UD 15)
- Bumjun Choo (UD 15)
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2015: UK, Germany
Ultimate Sharing Economy: Excavating the Unknown, Memories of 10 DaysWeonjung Hong (CTM 13)
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2014: Cuba
THE CUBA CURE: Sustainability of Cuban Urban Agriculture and its Adaptability to South Korea
- Alejandro Revilla (IS 10)
- Hyungbin Lim (IS 13)
- Seonwoo Kim (CLC 13)
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2014: Finland
Entrepreneurship Society of Finland: Suggestions for Korean University-level Invigoration
- Jinwoo Cheon (CTM 13)
- Hee Young Lee (CTM 13)
- Min Kyu Jung (CDM 13)
- Seiyoung Jung (IID 13)
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2013: US
Silicon Valley, the Ecosystem of Innovation: Case Study on DNS of Innovation
- YoonJeong Cha (CTM 12)
- Jooyeon Lee (IID 12)
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2013: US and Japan
The Korean Wave: Redefining Korean Diasporic Identities
- Kyooeun Jang (CLC 10)
- Jiyoung Sohn (CLC 10)
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