Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we are pleased to announce that the 19th International Conference on Magnetism will be held in Busan, Korea, July 8~13, 2012. In Korea, both academic and industrial areas related to the field of magnetism are rapidly growing, and the Korean magnetic community has been the 3rdlargest in terms of the number of participants in the recently held major international conferences on magnetism. In addition, as one of the countries leading the world in various industries, Korea is recognized as a role model to all developing countries.

The host city, Busan, is the second largest and the most beautiful port city in Korea. It has an attractive balance between a long, rich heritage of dynasties and a recently developed modern culture. Notably, Busan was the place where the most advanced ancient iron age bloomed throughout 5,000 years of Korean history. The city's natural endowments and rich history have resulted in Busan's increasing reputation as a world class city of tourism and culture, and is also becoming a renowned international convention destination.

We cordially invite you to join us and be part of this emerging, interdisciplinary field at the 19th International Conference on Magnetism. We hope that you take this chance to explore one of the most exciting and wonderful countries in the world. We are looking forward to seeing you in Busan, August, 2012.



Prof. Sung-Chul Shin,
Chairperson, ICM2012
President, DGIST