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Become a KACA Member Today!
As a nonprofit organization, KACA relies entirely on the generosity and commitment of its members to carry out its mission. Membership dues directly support KACA’s core operational functions, including organizing academic conference sessions, providing research grants and scholarships, and supporting graduate student initiatives. These activities are only possible because of the collective contributions of our community.
If you would like to check your membership status or have any other questions about membership, please contact the membership director, Dr. Munyoung Chung at munyoung.chung@wilkes.edu. If you have any general questions or suggestions for us, please contact Dr. Youngju Shin at youngju.shin@gwu.edu.
The KACA’s newly updated fiscal year runs from January 1 to December 31. This change aligns membership benefits with the academic calendar, ensuring that a year-long membership covers all four annual conferences:
● KACA conference (January)
● ICA conference (May/June)
● AEJMC conference (August)
● NCA conference (November)
For more information about membership categories, please visit this page.
Please see the acknowledgment of our distinguished members, including lifetime members and the 2024–2025 distinguished members.
Membership Benefit #1
Access to Networking and Events
KACA members can attend business meetings, social gatherings, and networking dinners at major communication conferences (ICA, NCA, AEJMC, and KACA Annual Conference). This provides valuable opportunities for connection and engagement within the field.
Membership Benefit #2
Exclusive Professional Resources
Members receive exclusive access to job openings and grant opportunities shared through the organization's internal listserv, offering a direct advantage in career and research advancement.
Membership Benefit #3
Inclusive and Collaborative Environment
KACA fosters an inclusive networking space that connects various levels of academics and professionals, promoting intercultural exchange of knowledge and meaningful dialogue to advance the communication field as a whole.
Membership Fee Adjustments
Membership fees will be adjusted effective November 7, 2025.
However, memberships renewed between May and November 6, 2025, will be valid until December 31, 2026.
If you renewed your membership earlier this year (Before May), your membership will be valid until December 31, 2025.
New Membership Fees (Effective November 7, 2025):
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Student: $25
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Regular: $50 (previously $40)
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Prime: $147 (previously $65)
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Lifetime: $1000 (previously $900)
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Champion: Lifetime ($1000) + additional donation
Additional membership fees, for those beyond the “Regular Member” level, provide enhanced support for KACA’s core mission. These funds are vital in nurturing the next generation of communication scholars through graduate student initiatives and sustaining our recently launched flagship publication, the Korean Journal of Communication. Your generous contributions ensure the continued success of KACA and its valuable programs.