Welcome to The Journal of Korean History in East Asia, a scholarly platform dedicated to the rigorous exploration of Korea’s historical presence within the broader East Asian context. Our mission is to contribute to a more accurate and nuanced understanding of Korea’s past by engaging in critical scholarship based on historical records and data that seeks to overcome the limitations of extant research.
Complex socio-political influences often shape historical narratives, and Korea’s history is no exception. The early 20th-century colonial period and subsequent geopolitical developments have introduced layers of historical distortions that require careful scrutiny. This journal aims to provide an academic space for scholars and researchers to engage in objective, well-documented analyses based on historical records and data that challenge outdated perspectives and contribute to a more comprehensive and balanced historical discourse.
We are committed to fostering a global dialogue that transcends national boundaries and political agendas, encouraging collaboration among scholars from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. By presenting research rooted in factual integrity and critical methodology, we aspire to enrich the broader field of East Asian studies and promote a deeper understanding of Korea’s role and contributions within the region.
We invite scholars, researchers, and readers to join us in this endeavor—one that seeks to advance the study of Korean history with intellectual rigor and scholarly integrity. Through collective effort, we can contribute to an enriched, fact-based historical narrative that honors the complexities of Korea’s past and its interactions within East Asia and beyond.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to academic excellence.
Hyojoung Kim, Ph.D.
Editor-in-Chief, The Journal of Korean History in East Asia
Director, The Center for Korean American & Korean Studies