Dr. Shyam Kumar Anand is an Assistant Professor of Korean Studies at KL University, India, and a distinguished academic specializing in Korean language, literature, culture, and society. Holding a Ph.D. in Korean Studies from South Korea, he brings extensive scholarly expertise and a deep understanding of Korea’s linguistic, literary, and cultural landscape. His academic work focuses on cultural exchange, political culture, literature, and Korea–India comparative studies, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary and global perspective. 

Dr. Anand is widely recognized for his commitment to advancing Korean language education and strengthening cross-cultural academic engagement between India and Korea. Through his teaching, research, and academic contributions, he actively promotes high-quality language learning, global education initiatives, and deeper cultural understanding. His work encourages students and scholars to engage with Korean studies through both linguistic proficiency and cultural awareness. 

As Advisor for the Korean Language Program at CandleSkill, Dr. Anand brings extensive academic expertise, intercultural insights, and a learner-focused vision to strengthen the program and guide it toward academic excellence and international relevance.