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The Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) is pleased to announce "The 38th & 39th AKS Summer Program for International Students." As an important part of our mission is to cultivate young leaders, who can contribute to the development of Korean studies, the academy has organized an intensive summer program for international undergraduate students in Korean studies. This program is composed of various components, such as special lectures on Korea, intensive Korean language course, field trips, excursions, and traditional cultural activities. Since its starting in 1993, we held the program for 37 times and 1,014 students from over 70 countries attended the program.

1. Program Period
  - The 38th : July 7 (Mon) – July 25 (Fri), 2025 (3 weeks)
  - The 39th : August 4 (Mon) – August 22 (Fri), 2025 (3 weeks)
2. Eligibility : Undergraduate students of second year or above from universities abroad who are majoring or minoring
3. Application Period : January 27 (Mon) 10AM – February 21 (Fri), 2025, 4PM (Korea Standard Time)
4. Application Method : Through the official website of Academy of Korean Studies (https://www.aks.ac.kr/ikorea/english/)
5. Notification of the Acceptance : The result will be announced individually via e-mail on March 28 (Fri), 2026.
6. Contact : Division of International Support for Korean Studies (aksculture@aks.ac.kr)

The Academy of Korean Studies(AKS) is pleased to announce that the 13th World Congress of Korean Studies will take place at the Ritsumeikan University(Kyoto, Japan) from September 5(Saturday) to September 6(Sunday), 2026. The congress theme, “Bridging Regional Trajectories and Global Connections in Korean Studies" is designed to invite scholars and experts presenting recent researches and exchanging academic information as well as networking among Koreanists. Prospective participants are invited to submit proposals.

1. Theme : Bridging Regional Trajectories and Global Connections in Korean Studies
2. Dates : September 5(Saturday) ~ September 6(Sunday), 2026
3. Venue : Ritsumeikan University(Kyoto, Japan)
4. Abstract application period :  January 12(Mon.) 10:00AM ~ February 27(Fri.) 5:00PM (Korea Standard Time)
5. Abstract Submission Method :  Online submission at the Academy of Korean Studies website (▶▶ Related site)
6. Inquiries : The 13th World Congress of Korean Studies Organizing Committee (congress@aks.ac.kr