I. Make sure you are submitting to the most suitable journal: Please refer to the all articles published in Korea Journal from the year of 1961 to the present.

II. Understand the costs and funding options: The publication costs for Korea Journal are covered by the Academy of Korean Studies, so authors do not need to pay an article-processing charge.

III. Make sure your manuscript is accurate and readable: For editors and reviewers to accurately assess the work presented in your manuscript you need to ensure the English language is of sufficient quality to be understood.

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