The UCL-Korea Conference on Criminal Law and Jurisprudence is a collaborative event organized by University College London's Faculty of Laws and the Korean Law Professors’ Association. Scheduled for February 19–20, 2026, in London, this conference aims to foster academic exchange between UK-based scholars and their South Korean counterparts, focusing on criminal law and jurisprudence.
The conference is structured into two main sessions: the first day is dedicated to jurisprudence papers, while the second day focuses on criminal law papers. Topics include AI and the limits of law, the state's authority to criminally punish, judicial beliefs about the law, and the concept of conditional intent in Korea. Each session features presentations by scholars from both countries, followed by commentary from peers.
Attendees will have opportunities to engage with leading academics in the field, participate in discussions, and network during scheduled breaks and a closing drinks reception. The event is free to attend and open to all interested in criminal law and jurisprudence.
This conference is particularly beneficial for legal scholars, practitioners, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of comparative criminal law and engage with international perspectives on jurisprudence.
Speakers(14)
Ahn Seongjo
Professor at Jeju National University
Ahn Seongjo is a Professor at Jeju National University, specializing in criminal law and legal philosophy.
Alexander Greenberg
Professor at Surrey Law School
Alexander Greenberg is a Professor at Surrey Law School, focusing on criminal law and legal theory.
Eloise Scotford
Dean at UCL Faculty of Laws
Eloise Scotford is the Dean of UCL Faculty of Laws, overseeing academic and administrative functions within the faculty.
George Letsas
Professor at UCL Faculty of Laws
George Letsas is a Professor at UCL Faculty of Laws, focusing on jurisprudence and human rights law.
Ha Minkyung
Professor at The Catholic University of Korea
Ha Minkyung is a Professor at The Catholic University of Korea, specializing in criminal law and legal theory.
Han Minji
Professor at Korea University Law School
Han Minji is a Professor at Korea University Law School, specializing in international law and human rights.
Han Sanghoon
Professor at Yonsei Law School
Han Sanghoon is a Professor at Yonsei Law School, with research interests in criminal law and legal theory.
Hong Jinyoung
Professor at Seoul National University Law School
Hong Jinyoung is a Professor at Seoul National University Law School, with expertise in criminal law and legal theory.
Isra Black
Professor at UCL Faculty of Laws
Isra Black is a Professor at UCL Faculty of Laws, focusing on criminal law and legal philosophy.
Kim Gunoo
Professor at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)
Kim Gunoo is a Professor at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), specializing in legal studies.
Manal Totry-Jubran
Professor at Bar-Ilan University
Manal Totry-Jubran is a Professor at Bar-Ilan University, focusing on international law and human rights.
Mark Dsouza
Lecturer in Criminal Law at UCL Faculty of Laws
Mark Dsouza is a Lecturer in Criminal Law at UCL Faculty of Laws, with research interests in criminal justice and legal theory.
Martin Fischer
Professor at UCL Faculty of Laws
Martin Fischer is a Professor at UCL Faculty of Laws, with expertise in criminal law and legal theory.
Prof. Bongkyung Choi
President of the Korean Law Professors’ Association, Professor of Civil Law at Seoul National University Law School
Prof. Bongkyung Choi serves as the President of the Korean Law Professors’ Association and is a Professor of Civil Law at Seoul National University Law School.
Event Details
- Date
- February 19-20, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
- UCL Faculty of Laws, 4-8 Endsleigh Gardens, London WC1H 0EG, United Kingdom
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal scholars, practitioners, students, and anyone interested in criminal law and jurisprudence.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
- Attendees
- Not specified