Please click to apply, or scan the QR code provided on the poster.

Eligibility: This award is open to all Master's and PhD students currently enrolled in a Canadian institution who are conducting research related to Korean Studies or the Korean Diaspora.

Submission Requirements

• Current CV
• Research Abstract (200 words):聽Including the current stage of your research and the purpose of the expense.
• Detailed Research Budget:聽Must include expense justifications, other funding sources, and your supervisor鈥檚 signature.

Award Details & Guidelines

• Eligible Period:聽Expenses must fall within the period of September 2025 to April 2026.
• Award Value:聽Funding is limited; the final award value will be determined based on the number and quality of applications received.
• Notification:聽Award recipients will be notified within two weeks of the deadline.

For more information, kore[at]yorku.ca.

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We are delighted to share a successful recap of the KORE Annual Celebration, which took place on December 3rd. The event brought together faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students for an afternoon of networking and academic exchange. This annual event serves as a vital platform to highlight the growing significance of Korean Studies at 91亚色.

The celebration featured a dynamic program that showcased the diverse academic activities within KORE and the wider Korean Studies community. Key highlights included:

Undergraduate Student Engagement: The event featured the presentation of student speaking projects and an official Awards Ceremony recognizing top achievements.

Graduate Research Spark Talks: Engaging presentations by graduate students on their current research.

Program Updates: Faculty members shared details on Korea Studies-related courses at 91亚色 and future program initiatives, alongside a review of KORE's recent activities.

The celebration successfully provided a valuable networking opportunity for attendees while reinforcing the depth and breadth of Korean Studies research at the university.

Congratulations to the Award Winners! We extend our warmest congratulations to the three undergraduate students who were recognized for their outstanding participation in the recent Korean Speech Contest: Gia Bao Huynh, Eunice Neo, and Yuhan Wang.

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Successful Conclusion of the 1st Korean Diaspora Studies Conference in Halifax, N.S

The Korean Diaspora Studies conference was held on November 7, 2025. The conference was hosted by the Korean Office for Research and Education and supported by the local organizing committee, Min-Jung Kwak, at St. Mary's University.

We were honored to welcome two wonderful keynote speakers and featured insightful research presentations from:

• Prof. Chang Zoo Song (University of Auckland, New Zealand)
• Prof. Jerome De Witt (University of Vienna, Austria)
• Four graduate students spanning diverse research fields.

The conference also included productive academic networking meetings with KORE members and the consortium, solidifying plans for future collaborations and research initiatives.

To conclude the event, we invited the local community for a public evening with a film screening of Past Lives. The evening began with a fascinating Film Talk session led by Dr. An, Ji-Yoon (University of British Colombia) created a wonderful blend of academic discussion and public engagement.

Full program link

Conference Presenters and Consortium (Photo taken by Sandra Fahy, consortium member)

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