KRIHS provides a forum for foreign scholars engaged in research on spatial planning and policy issues. It is particularly welcomed if he or she intends to conduct research on Korean planning issues or on international comparative studies. The Institute, upon request, makes every effort to assist and encourage them by providing information and materials on planning and related issues in Korea. Visiting fellowship programs have been established to facilitate joint research endeavors between KRIHS and foreign scholars and institutes. KRIHS also enjoys formal sisterhood relationships with a number of domestic and foreign academic and professional institutions for information exchanges and research cooperations.

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