About TCN
An international scholarly community for the transcultural era
The Transcultural Network studies cultural phenomena being reshaped across national, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural boundaries amid digital transformation and the spread of artificial intelligence.
Mission & Vision
A scholarly network for intersection, convergence, and creation
We take a multidisciplinary approach to changing realities—including intercultural contact and mobility, platform-based societies, and digital creative ecosystems—to advance new theories and methods of transcultural research.
Working through our secretariat in Ganghwa, Incheon, experts from diverse regions collaborate through conferences, research projects, joint publications, and policy studies to build a lasting foundation for international scholarly cooperation.
History
Milestones
A record of the Transcultural Network’s major activities, from preparations for its founding to its international seminars.
Preparations for the Founding of the Transcultural Network
HeldTogether, the two meetings marked the transition from the decision to found TCN to the practical work of establishing it.
The decision to found TCN
At the close of the seminar, participants resolved to establish the Transcultural Network.
Practical preparations begin
Following the seminar at the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, participants discussed the practical steps required to establish the Network.
Founding of the Transcultural Network
HeldThe founding assembly reviewed the bylaws and formally declared the Network’s establishment.
- Location
- Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
First International Seminar
HeldThe first TCN International Seminar was held at Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang, Laos, featuring presentations by Wonjoon Kim ("Market Economy from Transcultural Perspectives") and SeongHo Jun.
- Location
- Souphanouvong University, National Road 13 North, Done Mai Village, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR
Second International Seminar
UpcomingThe second international seminar is scheduled to take place.
- Location
- TCN Headquarters, 286 Gukhwa-ri, Ganghwa-eup, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon, Republic of Korea
Founding Ceremony
The full invitation and event overview from the founding ceremony held on 12 December 2025 at Sungkyunkwan University, Myeongnyun Campus.
Founding Declaration
The declaration sets out the Network’s founding purpose and four missions for transcultural research and international scholarly collaboration in the digital and AI era.