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 Seoul, 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 its founding to its international seminars.
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
- Participants
- Experts from 15 countries
First International Seminar
HeldExperts from the three countries convened for the first international seminar.
- Location
- Luang Prabang, Laos
- Participants
- Korea · Vietnam · Laos
Second International Seminar
UpcomingThe second international seminar is scheduled to take place.
- Location
- Republic of Korea
Founding Ceremony
Founding Ceremony
The full invitation and event overview from the founding ceremony held on 12 December 2025 at Sungkyunkwan University, Myeongnyun Campus.
Founding Declaration
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.