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<p><span style="font-family:\ub9d1\uc740 \uace0\ub515;">The Academy of Korean Studies (AKS), in collaboration with the Ritsumeikan Center for Korean Studies, is pleased to host <strong>the 13th World Congress of Korean Studies</strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:\ub9d1\uc740 \uace0\ub515;">at <strong>Suzaku Campus of Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan</strong>, from <strong>September 5 (Saturday) to September 6 (Sunday), 2026.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:\ub9d1\uc740 \uace0\ub515;">Under the theme "Bridging Regional Trajectories and Global Connections in Korean Studies," the Congress will bring together scholars of Korean Studies from around the world </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:\ub9d1\uc740 \uace0\ub515;">to present their latest research, exchange academic perspectives, and share scholarly achievements. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:\ub9d1\uc740 \uace0\ub515;">In particular, the Congress will provide an opportunity to discuss regional developments in Korean Studies, promote international academic exchange, and explore sustainable approaches to the global advancement of Korean Studies.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:\ub9d1\uc740 \uace0\ub515;">We cordially invite scholars, students, and all those with an interest in Korean Studies to participate in this international academic event.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:\ub9d1\uc740 \uace0\ub515;"><strong>1. Congress Outline</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:\ub9d1\uc740 \uace0\ub515;"> - Theme: Bridging Regional Trajectories and Global Connections in Korean Studies<br>
- Dates: September 5 (Saturday) - September 6 (Sunday), 2026<br>
- Venue: Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan<br>
- Languages: Korean and English<br>
- Organized by: </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:\ub9d1\uc740 \uace0\ub515;"> \u2022 The Academy of Korean Studies</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:\ub9d1\uc740 \uace0\ub515;"> \u2022 Ritsumeikan Center for Korean Studies</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:\ub9d1\uc740 \uace0\ub515;"> - Program Schedule</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:\ub9d1\uc740 \uace0\ub515;"> \u2022 September 5 (Sat): Opening Ceremony, Plenary Session, Panel Sessions</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:\ub9d1\uc740 \uace0\ub515;"> \u2022 September 6 (Sun): Panel Sessions, Closing Ceremony, Farewell Banquet</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:\ub9d1\uc740 \uace0\ub515;"><strong>2. General Participant Pre-registration</strong><br>
<strong> <u>- Registration Deadline: August 10, 2026 (Mon), KST</u></strong><br>
- Registration Fee: Free of charge<br>
- Registration Method: Online pre-registration (via QR code or registration link)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:\ub9d1\uc740 \uace0\ub515;"> - Contact: Secretariat of the 13th World Congress of Korean Studies Organizing Committee (E-mail: congress@aks.ac.kr)</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:\ub9d1\uc740 \uace0\ub515;"> <u><strong>\u25b6 AKS Announcement Link (Conference Poster and Program):</strong></u> <a href="https://www.aks.ac.kr/cop/bbs/selectBoardArticle.do?nttId=323203&bbsId=BBSMSTR_000000000082&menuNo=4010110000">https://www.aks.ac.kr/cop/bbs/selectBoardArticle.do?nttId=323203&bbsId=BBSMSTR_000000000082&menuNo=4010110000</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:\ub9d1\uc740 \uace0\ub515;"> <u><strong>\u25b6 Registration Link: <a href="https://naver.me/GgU5puCh">https://naver.me/GgU5puCh</a></strong></u></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:\ub9d1\uc740 \uace0\ub515;">\u203b To ensure the smooth operation of the congress, all general participants are kindly requested to complete the online pre-registration in advance. </span><br>
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