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Welcome to the

Association for Korean Studies

in Europe (AKSE).

Its objectives are to stimulate and co-ordinate academic Korean studies in all countries of Europe, and to contribute to the spread of knowledge of Korea among a wider public. Founded in 1977, AKSE holds regular scholarly conferences and publishes an annual Newsletter.

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2nd April 2026

Upcoming EPEL Lecture: The Seoul Drama Center: Korean Theatre from the Cold War to Covid

Upcoming EPEL Lecture: The Seoul Drama Center: Korean Theatre from the Cold War to Covid Charles University Prague is hosting an online EPEL lecture on 16 April 2026. All are…
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2nd April 2026

In Memoriam: Professor Kenneth Wells

In Memoriam: Professor Kenneth Wells Professor Kenneth Wells participated in the AKSE conference in Prague in 1995 and was a friend to many in the European Korean Studies community. We…
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16th March 2026

2026-27 Korea Foundation Europe / Japan Scholarship for Graduate Studies & Fellowship for Postdoctoral Research

The Korea Foundation is inviting applications for its 2026-27 Europe·Japan Scholarship for Graduate Studies and Fellowship for Postdoctoral Research. This opportunity supports Korea-related research in the humanities, social sciences, arts…
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