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Dear Korean Studies Community,

Abstract Submission: https://tinyurl.com/soasecr2025 (9 May)

We are pleased to announce that SOAS will be hosting an Early Career Researchers (ECR) Conference on 30 May 2025, and currently seeking exciting and thought-provoking papers to be part of the program.

The theme of this year’s conference is:

“Exploring the Reciprocal Impact of Korea and Its Neighbours”

We invite papers that examine both the influences Korea has received from neighboring countries and the impact Korea has had on its regional context.

We particularly encourage interdisciplinary approaches, and welcome contributions from fields such as history, literature, anthropology, art history, sociology, and related disciplines that can enrich the discussion of Korea’s dynamic role within East Asia.

To make this a welcoming and engaging space for emerging scholars:

• We aim to foster a friendly, informal atmosphere. Formal papers are not required, and we welcome diverse presentation formats that suit your research style and approach.
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• While we are unable to cover travel costs for presenters, we are happy to provide an official letter of acceptance, which may support your application for funding from your home institution.

We would greatly appreciate it if you could circulate this announcement within your Korean Studies network.

Thank you for your interest and support—we look forward to your submissions and to an inspiring day of dialogue and exchange!

Warm regards,

2025 SOAS ECR Conference Committee