Conference Information
Registration
All presenters and guests must purchase a ticket to attend ICKL.
To register, please purchase a ticket through the University of Sheffield online store at the link below.
Registration fees covers: the opening reception, lunch for three days, as well as tea, coffee and snacks throughout the conference.
An optional dinner on Thursday night is available as an add-on when you purchase the registration ticket.
| Price (GBP £) | |
|---|---|
| EARLY BIRD - UNTIL JUNE 1 Student (presenter or guest) |
£ 25 |
| Postdoc or Faculty (presenter or guest) | £ 35 |
| STANDARD - FROM JUNE 1 Student (presenter or guest) |
£ 35 |
| Postdoc or Faculty (presenter or guest) | £ 45 |
|
(optional) |
£20 |
Travel Grants for Student Presenters
ICKL 2026 is happy to offer travel subsidies (up to £ 300) for 10 current masters or PhD students in case they are the primary researcher of the paper they will present. Please submit your application using the link below.
Conference Theme
The ICKL 2026 conference theme is Variation and Diversity in Korean Linguistics. Variation and diversity are at the heart of linguistics research. They also describe the field of Korean linguistics which is expanding into new empirical domains, new fields of interdisciplinary and collaborative study, and greater global participation from diverse researchers and scholars. The conference aims to bring a wide diversity of language researchers together from around the world, including established researchers and students in Master’s and PhD programs conducting their own research.
The conference will celebrate the 50th anniversary of ICKL’s founding in 1975.
To read the original Call for Papers for ICKL 2026, please click here
Keynote Speakers
Professor Yoonhee Kang
Department of Anthropology
Seoul National University
Dr. Hae-Sung Jeon
School of Psychology and Humanities
University of Lancashire
Professor George Tsoulas
Department of Language and Linguistic Science
University of York
Conference Schedule
The initial conference schedule with panel assignments will be released in April.
For an indicative schedule, please see here
Presentation Updates & Guidelines
Presenters may update their titles, abstracts, and list of authors, as well as choice of language (English or Korean) on the Oxford Abstracts portal.
The final date to update abstracts will be May 31. After that, the full programme will be finalised.
Oral Presentations
Each oral presentation is allocated a 30-minute slot, consisting of:
- 20 minutes for the presentation
- 8 minutes for questions and discussion
- 2 minutes for changeover between presentations
All presentation rooms are equipped with microphones, screens, and projectors with HDMI connectivity.
Presenters can indicate on Oxford Abstracts if their presentation is in English or Korean. If you present in Korean, you must also include some English-language content on your slides for the benefit of non-Korean speakers.
Poster Presentations
Poster should be A1 (594 x 841mm) or A0 (841 x 1189mm) size, in either portrait or landscape orientation. The board surface must be fabric or paper, and pins for attaching posters to the boards will be provided. Presenters are responsible for printing and bringing their own posters to the conference.
If you would like to print your poster via the University of Sheffield's printing service, please follow the link below to place your order in advance. You can then pick it up before the conference.
Venue
The conference will be held in the historic Arts Tower building on the University of Sheffield campus.
It is around a 30 minute walk from the Sheffield train station and 20 minute walk from city centre hotels. Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
Arts Tower is also a 3 minute walk from the Student Union building that contains a range of cafes and shops.
Accessibility information is here.
The closest car park (paid) is Q-Park, Durham Road
UK Visa Information
To enter the UK, all international participants will require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) or a Standard Visitor Visa, depending on your nationality. You can check which is right for you at the link below. It is your responsibility to secure an ETA or a visa before you arrive in the UK.
If you need a Standard Visitor Visa, please contact the local organising committee (ickl2026@sheffield.ac.uk) as you may need additional documentation from us.
Hotels & Accommodation
All conference participants are expected to book travels and accommodations on their own. International visitors may need their hotel information when you arrive in the UK. Sheffield has many hotels in and near the city centre. We recommend staying at one of them for your convenience.
Recommended Hotels
Leopold Hotel (enter discount code 71140060 for 10% off)
Mercure Sheffield St. Paul's Hotel
Other available options in the city centre
Getting to Sheffield
Sheffield is located 3 hours drive north of London, 1 hour east of Manchester, 40 minutes south of Leeds.
Sheffield has a major train station located on the east side of the city centre. It is a 10 minute walk to city centre hotels and a 30 minute walk from the conference venue, Arts Tower.
UBER:
We recommend installing the Uber app in case you need easy transportation around the city or in the UK. Sheffield is fairly small and walkable.
Weather
Sheffield’s weather is typically warm and mild in July. Here’s what you can expect:
Temperature: Highs of around 19–22°C (66–72°F), with lows around 12–13°C (53–56°F).
Rainfall: There can be occasional and short-lived showers. Light waterproof jackets and umbrellas are a good idea, just to be safe! That said, it is one of the best months we have in terms of sunshine.
Sunshine: The sun rises slightly before 5am and sets around 9:30pm, giving longer daylight hours.
Wind: It can still be breezy, so a light windproof jacket is helpful, especially in open areas.
Clothing Recommendations
Waterproof coat/jacket or umbrella – Essential due to unpredictable showers.
Comfortable shoes – As you will be walking between venues, please wear comfortable shoes that may be suitable if it rains. Parts of Sheffield are very hilly.
Local Information
Power plug and sockets
Please bring a travel adapter compatible in the UK (three-pronged Type G, 230V/50Hz)
Contact Information
For questions to the local organising committee, please email: ickl2026@sheffield.ac.uk