[Commlist] Korean Screen Cultures Conference 2026

*Call for Papers – The 13th Korean Screen Culture Conference (KSCC) 2026*

*Venue: Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Bulgaria*

*Dates: **25~26 June 2026***

*Deadline for proposals: 9 March 2026*

*Proposed language: English*

The annual Korean Screen Culture Conference (KSCC) is dedicated to 
exploring all aspects of Korean screen culture, including television, 
K-pop, internet, computer gaming, webtoons, and film from both North and 
South Korea.

Since its inception, the conference has been hosted by a range of 
international institutions: SOAS, University of London (2012 & 2013); 
Sheffield Hallam University (2014); the University of Copenhagen, 
Denmark (2015); King’s College London (2016); Universität Hamburg, 
Germany (2017); the University of Helsinki, Finland (2018); the 
University of Central Lancashire, UK (2019); the University of Tübingen, 
Germany (2020 and online in 2021); Monash University, Australia (2023); 
Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany (2024); and Leiden University, 
Netherlands (2025).

*2026 Theme: **“Eternal Themes and New Actualities in Korea: Forms of 
Expression on Screen”***

The Korean Peninsula is a place where extremes coexist in remarkable 
balance. The ultramodern and the traditional, the natural and the 
man‑made, the national and the global, the introverted and the 
extroverted - elements that might seem incompatible - nevertheless move 
in harmony in contemporary Korea. Through its masterful use of soft 
power, the country shapes an image that continues to captivate audiences 
worldwide. Korea’s screen culture, with its dynamism and diversity, 
reflects these contrasting forces, constantly searching for equilibrium 
amid their coexistence.

We welcome proposals for papers and panels that engage with the 
conference theme and all facets of Korean screen culture. Topics may 
include, but are not limited to: Korean cinema - North and South, past 
and present; Korean diasporic cinemas; video games; the production, 
distribution, and reception of film, television, and K‑pop music videos; 
as well as the transnational and intermedial aesthetics of Korean screen 
culture, such as the impacts of the Korean Wave (Hallyu), cross‑border 
and cross‑media adaptations, co‑productions, collaborations, and a wide 
range of intermedia practices.

The conference will take place over two full days (25 and 26 June 2026) 
at Sofia University. Speakers are expected to arrive on 24 June. While 
the conference is planned as an in‑person event, special requests for 
remote participation may be considered.

The organizers will provide two nights of accommodation for all 
presenters whose papers have been accepted. Presenters wishing to extend 
their stay beyond the two nights offered will need to cover the 
additional costs themselves. Unfortunately, due to budget limitations, 
we are unable to reimburse travel expenses.

**

*Deadline for proposals: 9 March 2026*

Applicants will be notified of the result by 16 March 2026.

*Proposal Format:*


For both individual paper proposals and panel proposals, please include 
the following: your name, institutional affiliation, paper title, a 
300‑word abstract, and a 50‑word biography for each author.**

Please send your abstract as an email attachment to Irina Sotirova at 
(irisotirova /at/ yahoo.com) <mailto:(irisotirova /at/ yahoo.com)>.
The email subject line should match the file name, using the format: 
familynamefirstnameKSCC2026 (for example: sotirovairinaKSCC2026).

All applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their 
abstract within five working days. If you do not receive confirmation, 
please follow up by email. For all other inquiries, please contact Irina 
Sotirova at the same address.

*KSCC 2025 is organized by a committee comprising:*


Dr. Ji‑yoon An (UBC), Dr. Andrew Logie (Helsinki University), Dr. Shin 
Dong Kim (Hong Kong Baptist University), Dr. Andrew Jackson (Monash 
University), Dr. Yonson Ahn (Goethe University Frankfurt), Dr. Bonnie 
Tilland (Leiden University), and Dr. Irina Sotirova (Sofia University).

*The 2026 conference is supported by the Korea Foundation.*

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