The 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:
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Diplomacy and International Relations: Analysis of diplomatic relations, bilateral and multilateral agreements, and the influence of South Korea in Latin America, and vice versa.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The reviewer's report may conclude by stating that it approves the article without changes, requests some content changes, or recommends the rejection of the article. In this case, the Editorial Board reserves the right to uphold or dismiss the reviewer's decision.
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