Seoul
KIF · KAEA · KAFA Joint Conference
A joint symposium with the Korea Institute of Finance and the Korea-America Economic Association.
Call for papers
Established 1991 · 한미재무학회
Advance scholarship & foster professional engagement
1991
Founded
300+
Members
Sponsors & partners
Connected with leading finance organizations
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About the association
A bridge between two nations.
The Korea-America Finance Association is a non-profit professional organization established in 1991 to promote research, education, and related activities among finance professors of Korean descent in North America — and to advance Korean and global financial education.
From conferences and seminars to awards and the KAFA-Net communities, KAFA is where finance scholars connect, publish, and support the next generation.
At a glance
- 1991Established to connect finance scholars of Korean descent.
- 300+Members across North America and Korea.
- 2Nations, one community — a 501(c)(3) non-profit; officers serve without pay.
- NetKAFA-Net — communities for women in finance & Ph.D. students.
Conferences & seminars
What we host
Conference, symposia, and seminars that bring the KAFA community together throughout the year, in Korea and across the globe
Busan, Korea
APAF International Conference
The Annual Conference on Asia-Pacific Financial Markets — KAFA's flagship international gathering.
Call for papersOnline · Ph.D.
PhD Student Job-Market Workshop
Mock interviews and job-talk feedback for doctoral candidates, led by senior KAFA scholars.
Learn moreVirtual
Brown Bag Seminar Series
Two papers per session with discussants — research in progress, year-round.
DetailsWhat we do
Everything the community needs
From research and seminars to careers, awards, and membership.
Research & Conferences
Flagship conferences, joint symposia, and a research collaboration with the Bank of Korea.
Seminars
The virtual Brown Bag Series and the KAFA FIN Seminar Series — research in progress, year-round.
Careers
Faculty job openings shared with the community and a PhD student job-market workshop.
Awards
Recognizing scholarship from the first dissertation to a distinguished career.
KAFA-Net
The Female Initiative Network and the Ph.D. Students network — mentorship and community.
Membership
Join the association, be listed in the member directory, and access member resources.
Membership
Become part of KAFA.
Lifetime membership is a one-time $300. Join 200+ finance scholars, be listed in the member directory, and take part in everything KAFA offers.
A one-time fee — membership is for life. Questions? kafa1991@gmail.com