The Academy of Korean Studies (AKS; Korean: 한국학중앙연구원) is a South Korean research and educational institute focusing on Korean studies. It was established on June 22, 1978, by Ministry of Education & Science Technology of South Korea (교육과학기술부). The Academy has dedicated to interpreting and analyzing Korean culture in general, defining the academic identity of Korean studies, and educating scholars. Source: Wikipedia (en)