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The Society of Modern Grammar (SMOG)’s International Conference on Syntax and Semantics at GyeongKuk National University (ICSS@GKNU) is an annual conference bringing together generative linguists from East Asia and around the world to present and discuss current research related to generative syntax and its interfaces. As well as regular presentations, each year SMOG’s ICSS@GKNU invites plenary and invited speakers to deliver a series of lectures on the conference theme. The 3rd ICSS@GKNU hosted by SMOG will take place at GyeongKuk National University in Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea, from August 18 - 20, 2026. The conference will be supported by the Glocal University Promotion Team at GKNU.
The general session of ICSS@GKNU will feature a plenary and an invited lecture by Dr. Norvin Richards (MIT, USA) and Dr. Yoichi Miyamoto (Osaka University, Japan). The theme of the 3rd ICSS@GKNU is “Cycles in Human Language Computation”. More specific topics relating to the conference theme include the definition of cycles, Merge (internal versus external Merge), (anti-)locality, the definition of workspace, the duality of semantics, the A-/A' distinction, the role of economy conditions, the Strong Minimalist Thesis, and its application including grammar instruction. However, equal consideration will be given to papers from all areas of generative grammar. Abstract submission and review for ICSS@GKNU 2026 have now been completed.
Presenter Information
Abstract submission and review for ICSS@GKNU 2026 have now been completed. We sincerely thank all authors for their submissions. The review results were announced by email on June 30, 2026.
Accepted presenters are encouraged to give their presentations in person. Each oral presentation will consist of a 30-minute presentation followed by a 10-minute question-and-answer session.
Accepted presenters are kindly asked to submit their presentation materials to smog.icss@gmail.com by July 31, 2026, so that the organizing committee can make the necessary arrangements in advance. The registration fee for on-site participants is KRW 50,000.
Plenary speaker:
Dr. Norvin Richards (MIT, USA)
Invited speaker:
Dr. Yoichi Miyamoto (Osaka University, Japan)
Important Dates:
Abstract submission deadline: May 31, 2026 — Closed
Review result notification: June 30, 2026 — Completed
Presentation material submission deadline: July 31, 2026
Final program announcement: TBA
Conference dates:
August 18 - August 20, 2026
Contact Information
smog.icss@gmail.com