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Graduate Outcome

Graduates of the Korean Studies Programme enjoy strong employment outcomes and pursue careers across a wide range of sectors. Notably, 29% of graduates work in Korea-related fields, applying their expertise as specialists in Korean language, culture, and society. Our graduates pursue diverse career paths across industry, public service, and education. They are employed by leading organizations in finance, technology, media, retail, and cultural sectors, including LG Electronics, CJ ENM, ViuTV, KOTRA Hong Kong, and Cardiff University.


Alumni are employed not only in Hong Kong but also in South Korea, Japan, the United Kingdom, and other countries and regions. In addition, 14% of graduates have pursued postgraduate studies and are conducting research at leading universities in Hong Kong, South Korea, Germany, the United Kingdom, and elsewhere. 

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Source: Korean Studies Programme Graduate Survey (2023), based on responses from 85 major and minor graduates.

Alumni Testimonials

Ms. Tsz Wing WONG

2021 Graduate, Korean Studies and English Studies major

Ms. Kwok Wing Yi

2021 Graduate, Korean Studies and Comparative Literature major

Mr. Pang Yiu Leung

2022 Graduate, Korean Studies Major and Thai Language Minor

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