[KS] Call for Papers – SoKEN 2026 Conference at the University of Turku, Finland

[Kyu Lee]

Dear colleagues,

The Centre for East Asian Studies (CEAS) at the University of Turku is
pleased to announce the *9th Annual Conference of the Social Science Korean
Studies Network in Europe (SoKEN)*, to be held on *9–10 April 2026 in
Turku, Finland.*

This year’s theme, “Democratic Resilience and Social Movements in South
Korea: Challenges and Future Prospects,” invites papers exploring how
democratic resilience manifests through civil society, activism, and social
movements in South Korea. The conference also welcomes broader topics
related to contemporary Korean society from across the social sciences and
area studies.

We are honoured to host Professor Kang Won-taek (Seoul National University)
as our keynote speaker, celebrating both the conference and the 20th
anniversary of CEAS.

Submission deadline: 9 February 2026 (17:00 Helsinki time)
Abstract length: 250–300 words
Short bio: up to 100 words
Submission email: il.g.lee at utu.fi

Accepted participants will be offered up to two nights of accommodation,
with limited travel support available.

We warmly welcome submissions from PhD students, early-career researchers,
and established scholars.

Please find the full Call for Papers attached.
We look forward to your contributions and to welcoming you to Turku!

Best regards,
Il Gyu Lee
Doctoral Researcher
Center for East Asian Studies
University of Turku, Finland
ilglee at utu.fi
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