Stanford to close Korea research center after 5 years

Stanford to close Korea research center after 5 years

Stanford University will close its research center in Korea after five years, citing financial and operational difficulties. The U.S. government's planned cuts to research funding for universities are believed to be one of the major reasons, according to officials of relevant public organizations here. The Stanford Center at the Incheon Global Campus (IGC) will conclude all research activities this year and begin winding down operations, Julie G…