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The Nam Center for Korean Studies at the University of Michigan is pleased to announce the 2017 NEKST Conference for graduate students in Korean studies on May 12-13, 2017 held in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. Graduate students from around the world from all academic fields are invited to present their research on Korea, share academic interests, and build a community of the next generation of Korean studies scholars. The official call for papers and application information will be announced on <strong>December 12, 2016</strong>. This year's conference will feature new formats and panels, bringing together a diversity of new voices in Korean studies.<br>
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