[KS] CfP: University of Southern California Korean Studies Institute 2026 Pacific Graduate Conference for Korean Studies (PaCKS)

[Jiwoong Choi]

Dear Moderator,

As our deadline is approaching, we would like to run this announcement on
the listserv one more time. Thank you!
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The USC Korean Studies Institute invites applications for its annual
Pacific Graduate Conference for Korean Studies at USC (PaCKS). This
conference aims to foster a multidisciplinary community of local and
regional graduate students whose research projects significantly engage
Korean society and culture across the periods. It offers a platform for
emerging scholars to present their work-in-progress, receive feedback from
faculty and peers, and participate in interdisciplinary discussions within
a supportive environment.

We welcome applicants from the humanities and social sciences who are
conducting research related to Korea, East Asia, or Asian diasporas.
Submissions that situate Korea within broader comparative or theoretical
frameworks are especially encouraged. Previous panels at the conference
included a wide range of subjects such as gender issues in contemporary
media, Sinitic influences in premodern Korea, South Korean immigration
policy, and more.

Each panel will be moderated by a faculty discussant who will comment on
and contribute  to student presentations. To apply, please submit your CV
and a 250-word abstract with a list of 3–5 keywords to the Google Form
<https://forms.gle/XfGvt1qbUqe7Rxvo7> by *March 16, 2026*. If you are
applying as a panel, please include both a panel abstract as well as
individual abstracts for each panelist. Preference will be given to those
who can present in person. Selected applicants will be notified by *April
13, 2026*. Full papers should be submitted by September 11, 2026 and
presentation materials by September 25. The conference will take place
on *October
2-3, 2026*.

For inquiries, contact the organizing committee at uscpacks at gmail.com.

Jiwoong Choi
On behalf of the organizing committee


-- 
Jiwoong Choi 최지웅 崔智雄
PhD Student
Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures
University of Southern California
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