First Circular The 9th KOREA-CHINA-JAPAN JOINT CONFERENCE ON GEOGRAPHY Busan, KOREA July 6-9, 2014 www.facebook.com/9th.kcj.geog http://geog.pusan.ac.kr/ (accessible in mid-Feb) WELCOME TO BUSAN! Welcome to the 9th Korea-China-Japan Joint Conference on Geography in Busan, Korea! This regional conference meeting is growing every year, and you will be joined by experts in diverse geography fields. Latest research methods and applications will be introduced and shared with you during the conference meeting. You are more than welcome to bring your own research results, new ideas, and experiences from a wide spectrum of geographical themes. The meeting will be held from July 6th to July 9th, 2014, featuring advanced research presentations, posters, excellent field trips, and much more. It is an excellent opportunity for young geographers and scientists to share and develop local leaderships and a global perspective. Busan, the hosting metro city this year, is boasting beautiful coastal settings, modern atmosphere, and dynamic culture. Please come and join us to build friendships and exchange brilliant ideas with your colleagues and friends. VENUE Busan Youth Hostel ARPINA, Busan, Korea http://www.arpina.co.kr/ (accessible in Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and English), E-mail:
[email protected] If you want to read more about Korea and Busan, please visit http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/, www.citytourbusan.com/, http://eng.haeundae.go.kr/, or http://etour.busan.go.kr/. CONFERENCE THEME: “The Local Bridging the Global” Globalization is one of the global topics in geography. There is no exception in East Asia.