About IKAA Gatherings

IKAA GATHERING 2010 SEOUL KOREA - AUGUST 3-8 - REGISTER NOW!

Save money and register for only $175 until March 15th (extended deadline!). From March 16th, the regular fee will be $250. Register online here

NEW: DIRECT LINK TO THE LOTTE HOTEL BOOKING

The Gathering 2010 takes place at the Lotte Hotel in downtown Seoul (Myeongdong district, not Jamsil), a 5-star hotel rated as one of the top 3 or 4 hotels in Korea. It is a great location and we are able to hold all sessions and most activities at the hotel. The hotel is offering an exclusive room rate for Gathering participants. Read more

DISCOUNTED AIRFARES

IKAA is pleased to announce that we have arranged special airfaire prices with Korean Airlines for the Gathering participants from various Northamerican cities. To receive these discounted rates bookings must be made through Sharp Travel Service. Read more here.

INTL. SCHOLARS TO MEET IN SEOUL TO PRESENT KOREAN ADOPTION RESEARCH

Scholars from around the world will present their Korean Adoption Studies research during the IKAA Gathering 2010 at the Second International Symposium on Korean Adoption Studies to be held Tuesday, August 3, 2010 in Seoul, South Korea at the Lotte Hotel Seoul. Read more here

CALL FOR SESSION PROPOSALS - Deadline extended to March 19!

As is tradition at the Gatherings, the 2010 IKAA Gathering will provide the opportunity for adoptees to present a wide variety of sessions related to Korean adoption and living as a Korean adoptee. 
Aside from sessions, there will also be a mini-film festival during the Gathering, featuring past and more recent works that address various aspects of Korean adoption and our community.  There is a separate Call for Proposals for films as well as a separate submission form for films. Read more