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Islands of Korea, Islands of the World It Was Exploring KIDI Academy Through the Eyes of a Maritime Scholar Arriving in Korea in August 2014, Ms. Li began her KIDI Business
academic journey at Pusan National University’s
The KIDI Academy, established by the Korea Island Development
Language Institute. After earning her master’s
Institute (KIDI), commenced its journey as a specialized educational
a Valuable
institution in 2022, offering nine comprehensive courses and
degree, she embarked on a doctoral program in the
Opportunity
Department of Chinese Studies, focusing on maritime
producing 138 graduates. Among them was Ms. Li Yawei, a doctoral
policies and island development. Her passion for
candidate at Pukyong National University and a participant in the 8th
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shared her experiences and perspectives on the Academy’s strengths
growth between Korea and China, particularly in their
Korean Islands cohort. As a maritime scholar with a passion for island policy, Ms. Li the sea stems from a desire to foster sustainable
interconnected oceans and islands.
and its future potential.
from a Fresh
Perspective.

8th Class Graduate,
KIDI Academy

“I want to be a bridge connecting
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Vol.01 with Li Yawei Korea and China,”

Ms. Li explained. Initially drawn to China’s
maritime policies, she soon realized how closely
linked China’s seas and islands are to Korea’s.
This inspired her to study Korea’s maritime
and island policies, hoping to promote bilateral
exchanges and sustainable development.

“Since the seas of China and Korea are
connected, understanding both countries’
policies is essential for mutual growth,” she said.
“My research delves into Korea’s island policies
from the 1970s to the present, examining
successes and areas for improvement.”

Looking ahead, Ms. Li envisions her work
fostering stronger ties between the two nations.
She aims to share insights from Korea’s island
policies with China and vice versa, promoting a
future where maritime and island strategies are
mutually informed and collaborative.

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