Latin American Journal of Asia Studies is currently accepting submissions for the special issue "Korean Studies from Latin America." This call for papers aims to explore various perspectives on Korea-Latin America relations, covering political, economic, cultural, and other aspects. While this call is broad and seeks to encompass a variety of approaches and viewpoints, some of the encouraged topics include:
Diplomacy and International Relations: Analysis of diplomatic relations, bilateral and multilateral agreements, and the influence of South Korea in Latin America, and vice versa.
Cultural Diplomacy: Examination of South Korea’s soft power in Latin America, particularly through initiatives such as K-pop, technology, public diplomacy, and their role in shaping public perception between both regions.
Global Economy and Trade: The impact of economic and trade relations between South Korea and Latin America, including treaties, investments, and cooperation in key sectors such as technology, innovation, and energy.
Migration: Study of Korean communities in Latin America and migration dynamics, as well as the cultural and social tensions and synergies arising from these movements.
Historical and Comparative Perspectives: Research on the historical ties between South Korea and Latin America, comparisons with other intercontinental relations, and how these have evolved over time.
Submit your article here! Deadline: October 15, 2025
Please read through all the information available at the following link.
Editorial Team
Director:
Dr. Dorotea López Giral,
Institute of International Studies,
University of Chile.
Editor:
Dr. Andrés Bórquez,
Institute of International Studies,
University of Chile.
Assistant:
Leonardo Benavides,
Institute of International Studies,
University of Chile.
Editorial board:
- Dr. Isabel Cabaña, Ritsumeikan University, Japan.
- MA. Hugo Fonseca, National University of Costa Rica, Costa Rica.
- Dr. Song Guoyou, Fudan University, China.
- Dr. Manuel Gonzalo, National University of Quilmes, Argentina.
- Dr. (c) Constanza Jorquera, Diego Portales University, Chile.
- Dr. Kisu Kwon, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea.
- Dr. Daniel Lemus, Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, Mexico.
- Dr. LI Che Lan Linda, City University of Hong Kong.
- Dr. Florencia Rubiolo, National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET), Argentina.
- MA. Kensuke Saito, University of Tokyo, Japan.
- Dr. Juan Serrano, University of Chile, Chile.
- Dr. Suk-Kyun Woo, Seoul National University, South Korea.
- Dr. Wang Shiao, Tsinghua University, China.
- Dr. Xu Peiyuan, Tsinghua University, China.
- Dr. Yuriko Takahashi, Waseda University, Japan.
- Dr. Ignacio Villagrán, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
