[KS] [CFP]Call for Abstracts - World Congress for Hallyu Studies 2026

[Sunny Hwang]

Call for Abstracts - World Congress for Hallyu Studies 2026

The World Association for Hallyu Studies (WAHS) is pleased to announce that
the *World Congress for Hallyu Studies 2026* will take place at *Cheju
Halla University (Jeju Island, South Korea)* from *May 28 (Thursday) to May
30 (Saturday), 2026*.

The congress theme, *“Cultural Dynamism in the Digital Age: Toward a
Universal Theory of Pop Culture Globalization”*, is designed to invite
scholars and experts to present recent research, exchange academic
information, and network in the field of Hallyu and global pop culture
studies.

Prospective participants are invited to submit proposals. For more details,
please check the attached file.
1. Congress Outline

   - *Theme:*


   1. Track 1: Cultural Dynamism in the Digital Age – Toward a Universal
      Theory of Pop Culture Globalization
      2. Track 2: Open Topics in Hallyu Studies


   - *Dates:* May 28 (Thursday) ~ May 30 (Saturday), 2026
   - *Venue:* Cheju Halla University (Jeju Island, South Korea)
   - *Language:* English
   - *Supervision:* World Association for Hallyu Studies (WAHS)

2. Abstract Submission & Application Period

   - *Application Period:* January 15, 2026 ~ April 15, 2026
   - *Submission Types:*
      - Individual Paper Abstracts (300–500 words)
      - Full Panel Proposals (800–1,000 words)
      - Roundtable Proposals (500–700 words)
      - Workshop Proposals (500–700 words)
   - *Submission Requirements:* Author name(s), affiliation(s), email,
   title, track selection, keywords, brief bio (100 words), special
   requirements (if any)
   - *Submission Format:* English, Chicago or APA citation style
   - *Submission Email:* wahskorea at gmail.com
   - *Website:* www.iwahs.org

3. Important Dates for Prospective Participants

   - *Call Opens:* January 15, 2026
   - *Abstract Deadline:* April 15, 2026
   - *Notification of Acceptance:* April 30, 2026
   - *Early Registration Deadline:* May 15, 2026 (20% discount)
   - *Conference Dates:* May 28 ~ May 30, 2026

4. Contact Information

World Congress for Hallyu Studies 2026 Organizing Committee
📧 Email: wahskorea at gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.iwahs.org/congress2026
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