Graduate School of Environmental Studies (GSES) at Seoul National University was created in1973 with a pioneering perspective to solve urban and environmental problems through aninterdisciplinary convergence.Urban and environmental problems are complex, so there is alimit to solving them only with specialized knowledge and technology in a specific field andtherefore multiple academic fields must gather wisdom to approach them in an integrated way.Under this founding philosophy, GSES has grown into a comprehensive educational researchinstitute that explores urban and environmental problems by encompassing various fieldsincluding policy-making, planning, and design over the past half century.Currently, GSESconducts education and research that deals with the latest topics in depth including nationaland regional planning, urban planning, real estate, urban regeneration, urban and socialinnovation, social economy, transportation, logistics, environment, energy, ecology, landscaping,urban design, cultural environment and tourism, and landscape and public design.The educational and research activities of GSES consist of a process of mutual learning in whichprofessors and students from various academic backgrounds participate together.The education of GSES focuses on nurturing professional talents who can solve problems in the fieldwith an interdisciplinary point of view.
