Journals
Journal of Sinographic Philologies and Legacies
The Journal of Sinographic Philologies and Legacies aims to discover, research, and interpret the academic and literary heritage of the Sinographic Cultural Sphere grounded in hanja (Chinese characters) and Literary Sinitic (Classical Chinese), the common script and lingua franca of premodern East Asia—in collaboration with scholars around the world, and to disseminate these findings to a worldwide audience.
Our goal is to provide an academic hub where global researchers can engage in trans-regional, trans-disciplinary, and trans-cultural approaches to the vast cultural legacy accumulated over millennia through the shared heritage of the Sinographic script. By promoting new modes of analysis and interpretation, we aim to share these research achievements with global readers.
1. Promoting International Scholarship: Fostering balanced global perspectives on the literary and cultural heritage of premodern East Asia.
2. Advancing Methodologies: Presenting comprehensive and convergent research methodologies for the Sinitic classics, the foundation of East Asian thought.
3. Opening New Horizons: Pioneering new directions in Korean Studies and East Asian Classical Studies within the framework of Global Humanities.
International Journal of Korean History
The International Journal of Korean History (IJKH) is an academic journal published by the Institute of Korean History at Korea University, located in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The Institute was established in November 1997 to promote and advance the study of Korean history both domestically and internationally.
As an international scholarly journal, IJKH introduces original research, fresh analyses, and new interpretations to a global audience of authors and readers through research articles, book reviews, and translated papers. It aims to contribute to the advancement of Korean Studies both within and outside Korea. By sponsoring innovative research spanning from ancient to contemporary history, the journal meets current academic demands and leads new approaches to Korean history on an international scale.
The initial mission of the journal was to introduce the research achievements of Korean scholars to the international academic community. While this goal remains steadfast, the journal is also particularly interested in encouraging new interpretations, perspectives, and approaches that encompass a broader readership and contribute to the advancement of the field at large. In recent years, IJKH has strived to further expand the boundaries of Korean history and explore underinvestigated research areas. This includes embracing multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary studies across various fields and regions, as well as strengthening direct communication with related disciplines. Through the internationalization of Korean history research, comprehensive analysis of domestic and international findings, and the establishment of a platform for cooperation among international researchers, the journal proposes a new and expanded research agenda for Korean Studies.
In addition to publishing IJKH, the Institute of Korean History at Korea University hosts academic workshops and conferences, publishes the works of emerging scholars, and supports academic exchanges with overseas research institutions. To serve as a bridge between different historical perspectives and to facilitate active academic dialogue, the journal’s editorial board is composed of both Korean and international scholars.
We hope that these academic endeavors will continue to stimulate the development of Korean history and Korean Studies.