Korea: Communication, Culture, & Corporations
The Korea C3 Summer Program offers students an immersive opportunity to explore the rich intersections of communication, culture, and corporations in South Korea and East Asia. The program takes place in Seoul, one of the most significant economic and cultural hubs in Asia, and includes trips and activities in other regions of interest throughout South Korea. Through academic coursework, curated excursions, and culturally immersive experiences, students will deepen their understanding of East Asia’s historical and social dynamics, develop intercultural competence, and engage with global business and marketing communication. The program also challenges students to consider the complexities of communication in a globalized world, equipping them to think critically about cross-cultural engagement in both professional and personal contexts.
This program is designed to:
• Foster cultural humility and increase competence in intercultural communication
• Demonstrate an understanding of the region’s historical, cultural, and social dynamics
• Provide academic and professional development in global business and marketing communication
• Analyze key communication challenges within the context of a globalized world
Program Dates
June 8 - July 3, 2026
*The dates listed above are planned group flight departure dates from LAX and in-country return departure date.
Costs
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Course Requirements and Offerings
Refer to the academics page for details on the minimum unit requirements and class pre-requisites for the program. Textbook lists will be provided by the program staff.
Faculty-in-Residence
Charles Choi
Associate Professor of Communication
Charles Choi is an Associate Professor of Communication with a focus on intercultural communication. His passion for exploring how culture shapes human connection is reflected in both his teaching and global experiences. He has served as faculty-in-residence for Pepperdine’s international programs in Lausanne (2019–2020) and Florence (2023–2024), and his love for cross-cultural learning began as an undergraduate studying abroad in Korea. Since then, he has traveled widely, engaging with diverse communities and encouraging students to do the same. Whether exploring historic architecture, enjoying local food, or hiking in nature, he finds joy in the richness of new environments and sees cultural immersion as a way to more fully appreciate the beauty of God’s creation.
Klive (Soo Kwang) Oh
Associate Professor of Communication
Klive Oh is an Associate Professor in the Communication Division. He teaches in the Public Relations program, with research interests and expertise in new/social media, digital culture, and audience engagement. His Ph.D. is from the University of Maryland and received an M.A. at the Missouri School of Journalism. Before coming to Pepperdine, he worked at Samsung Electronics. In the Korea Program, he will be using his industry experience in strategic and marketing communications to teach PR 490, a special topics course focused on international PR and marketing. Born and raised in Seoul, Korea, he is very excited to help students gain firsthand experience in Korean culture, people and business.