[KS] Call for Papers – Korea and the Eastern Bloc: Cold War Relations in the 1950s and 1960s (Prague, January 2026)

[Lukas Kubik]

Dear colleagues,

On behalf of the Korea and the Eastern Bloc Institute, I am pleased to share the Call for Papers for our upcoming international conference:

Call for Papers

International Conference organized by the Korea and the Eastern Bloc Institute of the Charles University in Prague:

Korea and the Eastern Bloc: The Onset of the Cold War and the Involvement of Eastern Bloc Countries in the 1950s and 1960s

Prague, Czechia; 30–31 January 2026
Conference language: English

The early Cold War constituted a formative period for the international order, with the Korean peninsula emerging as a key arena of geopolitical, ideological, and economic contestation. This conference seeks to examine the multifaceted involvement of Eastern Bloc countries in Korea during this critical period. Particular attention will be devoted to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and how political, ideological, cultural, and economic interactions with the Eastern Bloc shaped its development and contributed to the broader dynamics of the Cold War.
By convening scholars primarily from Korean studies, but also from history, political science, international relations, cultural studies, and related disciplines, the conference aims to foster a comprehensive and interdisciplinary dialogue on these under-explored dimensions of Cold War history. 
Suggested Themes
Proposals may address, but are not limited to, the following areas:

Cultural exchange and transfers
Economic cooperation and aid
Diplomatic relations and networks
Transnational and comparative perspectives
International student mobility and academic exchange
Submission Guidelines
Individual papers: Please submit an abstract of no more than 250 words in English, along with a brief biographical note (max. 150 words).
Proposals should be sent to: coldwarkorea at ff.cuni.cz <mailto:coldwarkorea at ff.cuni.cz>
The venue will take place at Charles University, Prague, Czechia. 

Key Dates
Deadline for proposals: 30 October 2025
Notification of acceptance: End of November 2025
Conference dates: 30–31 January 2026, Prague
The organizers plan to publish selected conference papers in an edited volume. Authors whose proposals are accepted will be asked to submit their full manuscripts by July 2026.
 
Financial Support
Subject to the availability of funds, the organizers anticipate covering:

Accommodation in Prague (2 nights) and travel expenses for participants traveling from Europe.
Partial support for participants traveling from outside Europe.
 
Contact & Further Information
Email: coldwarkorea at ff.cuni.cz <mailto:coldwarkorea at ff.cuni.cz>
Website: www.coldwarkorea.ff.cuni.cz <http://www.coldwarkorea.ff.cuni.cz/>
Please find the full Call for Papers attached and circulate it among your networks.

We very much look forward to your contributions and to welcoming you in Prague.

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Mgr. Lukáš Kubík 
Ústav asijských studií / Prague Center for Korean Studies
Univerzita Karlova, Filozofická fakulta
Nám. Jana Palacha 2, 116 38 Praha 1
E: lukas.kubik at ff.cuni.cz <mailto:lukas.kubik at ff.cuni.cz>
W: http://lukaskubik.eu <http://lukaskubik.eu/>
 
Korea and the Eastern Bloc: Past, Present and Future Development
W: https://coldwarkorea.ff.cuni.cz <https://coldwarkorea.ff.cuni.cz/>
 
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