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Sociology in Japan and Korea has followed distinct historical and thematic trajectories—with Japan developing locally grounded empirical research earlier than Korea—yet direct scholarly exchange between the two nations remains highly limited despite shared contemporary social challenges. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to compare the developmental pathways of sociology in Japan and Korea, with a focus on their leading journals.

April 7, 2026Japanese Journal of SociologyOpen Access

Mapping the Trajectories of Sociology in Japan and Korea: A Comparative Analysis of JSR and KJS , First Issue to 2024

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Analyzes sociological developments in Japan and Korea, suggesting ways to enhance collaborative research efforts.

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This research aims to compare the developmental pathways of sociology in Japan and Korea, with a focus on their leading journals.
Analyzed article titles from Japanese Sociological Review (JSR) and Korean Journal of Sociology (KJS) from inception to 2024.
Examined historical and thematic dimensions of sociological research in both countries.
Identified key differences in research focus and organizational structures.
Japan has maintained a long tradition of empirical research since the 1950s.
Korea developed a robust research infrastructure mainly post-1980s.
Research themes in JSR shifted from rural studies to global issues, while KJS expanded from family studies to labor and multiculturalism.
Scholarly exchange between the journals is minimal, constituting about 0.7% of total publications.

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JiYoung Kim (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d49f6bb33cc4c35a227d2e https://doi.org/10.1111/ijjs.70006

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April 7, 2026Japanese Journal of SociologyOpen Access

Mapping the Trajectories of Sociology in Japan and Korea: A Comparative Analysis of JSR and KJS , First Issue to 2024

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Analyzes sociological developments in Japan and Korea, suggesting ways to enhance collaborative research efforts.

Key Points

This research aims to compare the developmental pathways of sociology in Japan and Korea, with a focus on their leading journals.
Analyzed article titles from Japanese Sociological Review (JSR) and Korean Journal of Sociology (KJS) from inception to 2024.
Examined historical and thematic dimensions of sociological research in both countries.
Identified key differences in research focus and organizational structures.
Japan has maintained a long tradition of empirical research since the 1950s.
Korea developed a robust research infrastructure mainly post-1980s.
Research themes in JSR shifted from rural studies to global issues, while KJS expanded from family studies to labor and multiculturalism.
Scholarly exchange between the journals is minimal, constituting about 0.7% of total publications.

Cite This Study

JiYoung Kim (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d49f6bb33cc4c35a227d2e https://doi.org/10.1111/ijjs.70006

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