[KS] cfp_10th Anniversary Conference of the Social Science Korean Studies Network in Europe (SoKEN)

[Kyu Lee]

*10th Anniversary Conference of the Social Science Korean Studies Network
in Europe (SoKEN)*


*Shadows of Suspicion: Distrust, Polarisation, and Democratic Challenges in
Contemporary Korea*

*Dates:* 24–25 August 2027

*Location:* University of Turku, Finland

*Special Note:* Celebrating a Decade of European Social Science Korean
Studies



The Centre for East Asian Studies (CEAS) at the University of Turku is
pleased to announce that it will host the 10th Annual Conference of the
European Network for Social Sciences in Korean Studies (SoKEN) on August
24–25, 2027.

This year's conference marks a major milestone, celebrating a decade of
collaborative research, scholarly dialogue, and institutional growth in
European social science perspectives on contemporary Korea. Since its
inception, SoKEN has served as a vital interdisciplinary platform for
critical inquiry into the social, political, and cultural dynamics shaping
the Korean Peninsula.

*Conference Theme*

As we reflect on ten years of vibrant academic community-building, the
10th-anniversary conference offers an opportunity to commemorate our shared
progress and a forum for confronting some of the most pressing
socio-political phenomena of our time. Under the central theme "Shadows of
Suspicion in Contemporary Korea: Politics, Media, and Everyday Discourse,"
SoKEN 2027 invites scholars from around the globe to critically examine how
conspiracy narratives, digital media ecosystems, and institutional mistrust
intersect with the fabric of everyday life in contemporary Korea.

*Scope and Topics*

While the primary thematic focus of this milestone 10th-anniversary
conference is on how conspiracy theories, disinformation, and narrative
mistrust manifest across South Korean politics, digital media ecosystems,
and everyday socio-cultural interactions, submissions are not limited to
this central theme. We also welcome submissions of research papers that
compare cases between Europe and South Korea, as well as between South
Korea and other East Asian countries.

We strongly encourage and welcome panel and paper proposals on any social
science topic related to contemporary Korean society, including sociology,
political science, anthropology, communication, media studies, economics,
and international relations.

*Eligibility*

The conference warmly welcomes submissions from young scholars, PhD
students, and established academics. It does not provide visa support.
Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel documents.



*Funding Support*

Participants whose papers are accepted will be offered up to two nights'
accommodation in Turku. In addition, modest travel funding may be
available, subject to budget availability.

*Panel Guidelines*

   - *Panel Priority:* Panel organisation receives priority consideration
   for acceptance.
   - *Panel Composition:* Each panel is strictly limited to a *maximum of 4
   members* (presenters).



*Submission Guidelines*

1. Important Deadlines

a. Abstract submission: 31 January 2027, 17:00 (Helsinki time)

b. Notification of acceptance: Early March 2027

c. Full submission: 1st June 2027

2. Requirements

a. Abstract length: 250-300 words

b. Short bio: Up to 100 words

c. Full paper length: Max. 8,000 words



3. Submission links

   - Individual paper submission: https://forms.gle/F1TMrvdt6b9HVXrm9
   - Panel paper submission: https://forms.gle/3rhWhKumKt821Q7n7

*For the panel submission, the organiser is responsible for uploading all
the panel members’ abstracts.

** All accepted presenters may be requested by the organisers to chair or
serve as a discussant for another panel during the conference.



*Publication Opportunity: 10th Anniversary Edited Book*

To mark SoKEN's 10th anniversary, an edited book featuring selected
conference articles is planned for publication after the event.



*Contact*

For further information, please contact: Ilgyu Lee

Centre for East Asian Studies (CEAS), University of Turku

Email: il.g.lee at utu.fi



*Previous meetings*

https://blogit.utu.fi/soken
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