2026 ASEAN–Korea
Academic Conference
"Advancing Southeast Asian Studies through ASEAN–Korea Academic Collaboration"
The 2026 ASEAN–Korea Academic Conference is designed as a flagship scholarly forum under the AKPGM (ASEAN–Korea Platform for Great Minds) initiative, supported by ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund (AKCF). The conference aims to bring together scholars from ASEAN Member States and the Republic of Korea to reflect on the state of Southeast Asian Studies, promote cross-regional knowledge production, and foster sustainable academic partnerships. By providing space for both senior scholars and emerging researchers, the conference seeks to strengthen regional expertise and cultivate future Southeast Asianists who can contribute to ASEAN community-building and ASEAN–Korea cooperation.
Conference Proceeding
Opening Session
Day 1 (9 Feb 2026)
09:00-10:00 WIB (GMT+7)
Opening Remarks:
Prof. Dong-Yeob Kim - President of the Korean Association of Southeast Asian Studies (KASEAS)
Welcoming Remarks:
HAHM Jeong-han, Chargé d'Affaires, Mission of the Republic of Korea to ASEAN
Suwit Mangkala, Chargé d'affaires, a.i., Mission of the Kingdom of Thailand to ASEAN
Dr. Hendriyani - Vice Dean for Academic, Research, and Student Affairs, Faculty of Social and Political Science, Universitas Indonesia
Congratulatory Remarks:
H.E. San Lwin, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community
Thanapan Laiprakobsup - Executive Director of the ASEAN University Network (AUN)
Panel 2: Korea-ASEAN Studies: Cross-Regional Knowledge Production
Day 1 (9 Feb 2026)
13:30-15:30 WIB (GMT+7)
Chair:
Yoon Hwan Shin - Sogang University
Presenters:
Tauchid Komara Yuda - Universitas Gadjah Mada
Sirima Thongsawang - Chulalongkorn University
Geetha Govindasamy - University of Malaya
Inero Ancho - University of the Philippines
Discussant:
Dian Novikrisna - Binus University
Chanamas Phengsomboom - Chulalongkorn University
Bokyung Gu - Busan University of Foreign Studies
Chahue Yangsensay - Souphanouvong University
Panel 1: Southeast Asian Studies in Southeast Asia
Day 1 (9 Feb 2026)
10:00-12:00 WIB (GMT+7)
Chair:
Getar Hati - Universitas Indonesia
Presenters:
Gerard Concepcion - University of the Philippines
Shofwan Choiruzzad - Universitas Indonesia
Nguyen Vu Tung - Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam
Mica Barreto Soares - Universidade Nasional Timor Lorosa’e
Discussant:
Hyung Jong Kim - Yonsei University
Dwi Ardhanariswari - Universitas Indonesia
Myo Oo - Myanmar Future Forum
Chhay Lim - The Royal University of Phnom Penh
Sessions & Panels
Panel 3: Educating Southeast Asia—Programs, Pedagogies, and Partnerships
Day 1 (9 Feb 2026)
16:00-18:00 WIB (GMT+7)
Chair:
Fitri Meutia - Universitas Nasional
Presenters:
Hanafi Bin Husan- University of Malaya
Ramon Guillermo - University of the Philipines
I ketut Ardhana - Udayana University
Jiwon Suh - Seoul National University
Discussant:
Taesik Kim - Monash University, Malaysia
Lorena Jean D. Saludadez - University of the Philippines Open University
Nurul Isnaeni - Universitas Indonesia
Kihong Mun - Pukyong National University
Official Dinner
Day 1 (9 Feb 2026)
19:30-21:00 WIB (GMT+7)
at Margo Hotel, Depok
Panel 4: Contemporary Issues in ASEAN-Korea Relations
Day 2 (10 Feb 2026)
09:00-11:00 WIB (GMT+7)
Chair:
Jae-hyon Lee - Asan Institute for Policy Studies
Presenters:
Min Joung Park - Korea National Diplomatic Academy
Bui Hai Dang - University of Social Science and Humanities
Sarah Teo - Nanyang Technological University
Eva Lathifah - Universitas Indonesia
Discussant:
Ratih Indraswari - Parahyangan University
Nguyen Phu Tan Huong - Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam
Hafiizh Hashim - University Brunei Darussalam
Intan Syafira Gustia - Universitas Indonesia
Collaborating Institutions
