Soon Haeng KANG

Soon Haeng KANG is an Associate Professor in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where he has held a permanent position since 2018. His academic work centers on Korean and Italian linguistics, with a focus on syntax, morphology, and comparative analysis between the two languages. He is actively involved in teaching, research, and expanding Korean language education in Italy.

• PhD in General Linguistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice (2007–2007)
• Master's Degree in Italian Linguistics, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (2000–2003)
• Bachelor's Degree in Italian Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (1993–2000)
• Visiting Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice (2001–2002)

Dr. Kang's research focuses on the structural aspects of Korean and Italian languages, particularly in adjective syntax, genitive constructions, plural markers, and noun phrase organization. He employs comparative and contrastive methodologies to analyze grammatical phenomena across Korean and Italian, contributing to both theoretical linguistics and applied language teaching. His work bridges East Asian and European linguistic traditions.

His recent publications show a strong trend in Korean linguistic theory and pedagogy, with major 2024 monographs on Korean morphology and the verbal system. He has also published extensively on the expansion of Korean language education in Italy and the adaptation of teaching methods during the pandemic. His articles span topics from syntactic movement in Italian to the educational implications of Korean grammar, reflecting a dual expertise in both languages.

Dr. Kang has received research funding from the National Research Foundation of Korea for multiple projects related to Italian syntax and Korean-Italian contrastive analysis. These grants supported postdoctoral research and academic development activities in South Korea.

• Post-doctoral fellow, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (2009–2010, 2012–2013)
• Contract Professor of Italian, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (2007–2018)
• Contract Professor of Italian, Sejong University (2008–2012)
• Collaborator and linguistic expert, Ca' Foscari University (2003–2005)

He has contributed to the development of Korean studies in Italy through curriculum design, vocabulary textbooks, and institutional leadership. His work helps shape the academic landscape for Korean language education in Europe, particularly in Italy.