Conferences & Symposiums

Explore KRC conferences, symposiums and academic roundtables bringing together researchers, students, policy practitioners and community partners across Australia and Korea.

Agency Beyond Borders (2026)

Academic roundtable | 30 September 2026 | Yonsei University, Seoul

Co-hosted by KRC and the Australian Studies Association of Korea, this Track 1.5 roundtable examined how Australia and South Korea can deepen cooperation as middle powers. Discussions covered Indo-Pacific security, maritime cooperation, critical supply chains, AI, academic exchange and cultural diplomacy.

KRC Symposium 2025

15 August 2025 | Perth CBD

The symposium brought together academics, government, defence and industry representatives to examine geoeconomic change, tariffs, energy supply chains and opportunities for Australia–Korea security and defence collaboration.

TikTok and Korea Symposium 2024

Online symposium | 9 September 2024

KRC partnered with the TikTok Cultures Research Network to co-host a one-day online symposium featuring a Creator Keynote, a TCRN × TikTok Fireside Chat, a research showcase and paper panels on Korean TikTok cultures.

ASAA Conference 2024

1–4 July 2024 | Curtin University, Bentley Campus

KRC and Curtin partners hosted the 25th Biennial Asian Studies Association of Australia Conference under the theme “Asia Futures: Studies of, in and with Asia.” The four-day event featured 234 academic presentations, regional plenaries, cultural performances and a dedicated Curtin volunteer team.