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KSJCS

The Korean Society for Journalism & Communication Studies

Mission Statement

The Korean Society for Journalism & Communication Studies (KSJCS) is a non-profit, academic organization for scholars, students, and professionals interested in the study, education, and application of journalism and communication. Founded in 1959 by Professor Bok-San Kwak, KSJCS is the oldest and largest national association striving to promote journalism and communication scholarship and to maintain the freedom of expression in Korea.

The purposes of the KSJCS are

  • to provide a forum for the development, conduct, and evaluation of journalism and communication research
  • to facilitate exchange and debate among scholars and professionals on journalism and communication-related issues and
  • to advance the highest standard for education in such fields

President

Jongmin Park, Ph.D.

  • 50th president of KSJCS
  • Professor, Department of Media, Kyung Hee University

Thank you for visiting the Korean Society for Journalism & Communication Studies (KSJCS) website. The KSJCS holds pride in its longstanding existence (established in 1959) and far-reaching influence in all areas concerning media and communication. Grounded on steadfast ideals, this organization strives to contribute and address pertinent political and societal issues while fostering more impactful research.

Journals

The KSJCS publishes three peer-reviewed journals, Korean Journal of Journalism & Communications Studies, Communication Theories, and Asian Communication Research, which are the leading pulications in their areas of specialty. Starting 2010, these journals are available online only. A limited number of copies are printed for libraries, institutional members, and authors of published manuscripts.

Conferences

The Korean Society for Journalism & Communication Studies (KSJCS) is a non-profit, academic organization for scholars, students, and professionals interested in the study, education, and application of journalism and communication. Founded in 1959 by Professor Bok-San Kwak, KSJCS is the oldest and largest national association striving to promote journalism and communication scholarship and to maintain the freedom of expression in Korea.

Contact us

  • Office Hours: 10:00 am-6:00 pm Korean Standard Time (GMT+9)
  • Address : #1409,Korea Press Center, 124, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoui, 04520, Korea
  • Phone : 82-2-762-6833
  • Fax: 82-2-723-8351
  • E-mail: office@comm.or.kr
  • Website: https://comm.or.kr