세계한류학회
World Association for
Hallyu Studies
Advancing the academic study of the Korean Wave through international collaboration, research excellence, and scholarly discourse across diverse disciplines.
Announcement
Call for Papers and Panels
12th World Congress for Hallyu Studies 2026
Cheju Halla University, Jeju Island, South Korea
May 28–30, 2026
Theme: Cultural Dynamism in the Digital Age—Toward a Universal Theory of Pop Culture Globalization
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Executive Committee
The scholars and practitioners leading WAHS and shaping Hallyu studies globally.
President
President
Prof. Taeseok Jeong
Jeonbuk National University, Korea
Advisors
Advisor
Provost Prof. Henry Jenkins
University of Southern California, USA
Anneberg School for Communication & School of Cinematic Arts
Advisor
Prof. Paul Lopes
Colgate University, USA
Sociology and Anthropology; Africana and Latin American Studies
Advisor
Prof. Ingyu Oh
Kansai Gaidai University, Japan
Vice Presidents & Directors
Director of Academic Affairs
Prof. Dong-Hoon Seol
Jeonbuk National University, Korea
Director of Public Relations
Prof. Iksuk Kim
California State University, Los Angeles, USA
Director of Finance
Prof. Sang-Myung Lee
Hanyang University, Korea
Director of K-Medicine Affairs
Dr. Yeuntae Kim
B-Star Global, Korea
Director of Hallyu Affairs
Dr. Hojin Kwon
Seoul Broadcasting System Medianet, Korea
Director of Media Affairs
Dr. Hyun Ki Kim
Korean Broadcasting System, Korea
Director of Martial Arts Affairs
Dr. Tiger Kim
Korean American Association of the U.S.A., USA
Secretary General
Secretary General & CEO
Hyeseon Hwang
World Association for Hallyu Studies, Korea
Auditors
Auditor
Prof. Yunsung Koh
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Korea
Auditor
Mr. Giho Seo
Whawoo Tax Firm, Korea
International Board Members
Board Member
Prof. Jieun Kiaer
University of Oxford, UK
Editor, Hallyu
Board Member
Prof. Rebecca Chiyoko King-O'Riain
Maynooth University, Ireland
Board Member
Prof. Roald Maliangkay
The Australian National University, Australia
Board Member
Prof. Chuyun Oh
San Diego State University, USA
CEO, Oniz Lab
Board Member
Prof. Nissim Otmazgin
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
Board Member
Prof. Danielle O. Pyun
Ohio State University, USA
Assoc. Editor, Hallyu
Board Member
Assoc. Prof. Fabio La Rocca
Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier, France
Editor, Sociétés
Board Member
Assoc. Prof. Hye-Sook Wang
Brown University, USA
Board Member
Dr. Tom Baudinette
Macquarie University, Australia
Board Member
Dr. Gamin Kang
University of California, Los Angeles, USA
Board Member
Dr. Sarah Keith
Macquarie University, Australia
Board Member
Dr. Do Own (Donna) Kim
University of Illinois, Chicago, USA
Board Member
Dr. Olga Lazareva
European University at St. Petersburg, Russia
Board Member
Dr. Irina Lyan
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
Board Member
Dr. Yun Jung Im Park
University of São Paulo, Brazil
Board Member
Dr. Meicheng Sun
Beijing Language and Culture University, China
Board Member
Dr. Haekyung Um
University of Liverpool, UK
About WAHS
The World Association for Hallyu Studies (WAHS) is an international academic organization comprising scholars and practitioners engaged in the study and promotion of Hallyu across diverse disciplines. Since 2013, we have established 36 overseas branches in 26 countries, fostering transnational collaboration and cross-cultural communication.
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