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<P><FONT face=Arial><EM>Korea Journal</EM>, a quarterly academic journal, is calling for papers on the topic of the ¡°Korean Wave¡± (<EM>hallyu</EM>).</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial>This is intended to provide more in-depth analysis of the Korean Wave, a popular culture phenomenon currently taking place in Asia. Accepted papers will be published in the winter 2005 or spring 2006 issue of the <EM>Korea Journal </EM>after being evaluated by the Korea Journal editorial board. Specific topics may include: <BR> <BR>- Transnational cultural capital and the Korean Wave, or Transnationality of the Korean Wave<BR>- Analysis of specific cultural products, including ¡°Yon sama¡±<BR>- Comparative study of the Korean Wave among East Asian countries, such as China, Japan, and Vietnam<BR>- Overall review of the discourse surrounding the Korean Wave, including the question of whether this phenomenon can be sustained and developed<BR>- The Korean Wave from specific perspectives, including feminist viewpoints </FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial>We also welcome any papers on topics other than those listed above, which can contribute to broader understanding of the Korean Wave.</FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face=Arial>Papers must be written in Korean or English, and should be submitted by August 31, 2005.</FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face=Arial>For more information, please contact:</FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><EM>KOREA JOURNAL</EM></STRONG><BR>50-14, Myeongdong 2-ga <BR>Jung-gu, Seoul<BR>TEL: 82-2-755-6225 / FAX: 82-2-755-7478<BR>E-mail: </FONT><A href="javascript:go_writemail_to(2, 'kj@unesco.or.kr');"><FONT face=Arial color=#5d5d5d>kj@unesco.or.kr</FONT></A><BR><FONT face=Arial>Web site: </FONT><A href="http://www.ekoreajournal.net/" target=_blank><FONT face=Arial color=#777777>www.ekoreajournal.net</FONT></A></P></body>
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