Since 1996, ICKS conferences have convened top scholars and policymakers to explore Korean Peninsula issues and U.S.–Korea relations — fostering dialogue, highlighting research, and contributing to our journal, IJKS.
The International Council on Korean Studies (ICKS) has hosted annual conferences since 1996, advancing scholarship and dialogue on critical issues affecting the Korean Peninsula and U.S.-Korea relations. A cornerstone activity of the Council, these gatherings provide a dynamic forum for experts, policymakers, and scholars to share research and explore pressing themes in Korean studies.
Over the years, ICKS has partnered with leading institutions—including the Hudson Institute, One Korea Network, Georgetown University, the Korea Economic Institute of America, the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea, and the East-West Center—to host conferences in Washington, D.C., Seoul, Honolulu, and other key locations. Conference themes have addressed timely topics such as alliance dynamics, security challenges, reunification prospects, and the Korean American experience.
Since its 1996 inaugural event, themed “Two Koreas in World Affairs,” the ICKS conference has evolved into a vital platform for presenting research and fostering scholarly exchange. Selected papers are often published in the International Journal of Korean Studies (IJKS), further amplifying the conference’s impact within the broader field of Korean studies.
