Fwd: Summer Conference Opportunity: 19th Korea-America Student Conference
Undergrad Advising Global Studies
Date: Thu, Nov 20, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Subject: Summer Conference Opportunity: 19th Korea-America Student Conference
To Whom It May Concern,
First, I hope this email finds you well. My name is Bahar Hassantash and I am a student Executive Committee member and the Marketing and Recruitment Chair for the 19th Korea-America Student Conference (KASC).
KASC held its first annual conference in 2008. It is one of three programs under our parent organization International Student Organization (ISC), which is located in Washington D.C. Our oldest program, JASC (Japan-America Student Conference), dates back to 1934, while ChASC (China-America Student Conference) is our newest program that was added in 2021.
On behalf of the Executive Committee for the 19th KASC, I'd like to share an opportunity with any students who may be interested in our upcoming academic and cultural interchange program, taking place late-July to early August 2026. Within our conference, students hear from distinguished speakers on current global topics, learn and engage in critical discussions involving the ROK-U.S relationship, and participate in an array of cultural exchange and activities. KASC offers approximately a 3 week-long program which will be held in San Francisco, New Orleans, and Washington, D.C.
Upcoming Information Session on December 1, 2025
To introduce KASC to any newcomers, we will be holding an information session on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 7:30pm EST (Eastern Standard Time). The information session will be approximately one hour and the topics we will be covering include:
What is KASC and what can we expect from KASC 19?
What are the benefits of KASC?
How can we apply to KASC 19?
Q&A Session
We will also be giving all participants of the upcoming info session an application fee waiver rather than paying the $20 application fee! Anyone interested can RSVP through this Google Form and the ZOOM meeting details will be sent out the day prior to the information session.
Applications Are Open for the 19th Korea-America Student Conference
The 19th Korea-America Student Conference (KASC) will gather an equal number of Korean and American delegates from various academic fields to facilitate conversations on global topics, conduct research for the final forum, and engage in cultural activities. During this program, delegates will have the opportunity to hone their professional skills, connect with experts from different fields, deepen their understanding of each other’s culture, and strengthen cross-cultural communication skills. Our application deadline is on December 31st, 2025, at 11:59PM (EST). Both undergraduate and graduate students from all majors are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Roundtable Topic Discussions
Roundtables (RTs) are a key component of KASC. This year, there will be 4 different RT topics, with each RT composed of an equal number of Korean and American delegates to ensure a balanced exchange of perspectives. During the RT discussions, delegates are expected to hold intense and critical discussions about their assigned topics, developing mutual understanding and practical solutions in the context of the ROK-U.S relationship. Finally, all delegates will conduct original, peer-reviewed research with their RT members, shared with industry experts and government officials during the conference's cumulative Final Forum event.
Roundtable Topics for the 17th KASC
Powering Tomorrow: Energy Policy and Nuclear Cooperation
Shaping Tomorrow: Technology & Artificial Intelligence
Cultural Diplomacy, Art, Media, and Soft Power
Navigating Interdependence in International Business & Economics
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Benefits
Students are provided with a certificate upon completion of this program
Professional networking and portfolio building
Building life-long friendships with both American and Korean participants
Exceptional ideas presented at Final Forum by the delegates will be selected and submitted to relevant government officials in the U.S. and R.O.K.
Outstanding delegate(s) will have the opportunity to become members of the next Executive Committee and are eligible to apply for internships with ISC
For more information, please visit our main website and Instagram page (@kasc_usofficial). New updates and announcements are frequently posted to our instagram page.
We hope to make your acquaintance, and please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any further questions you may have!
Sincerely,
Bahar Hassantash
KASC19 Marketing and Recruitment Chair
