About the Journal
The Asian Journal of Latin American Studies (AJLAS, previously the Korean Journal of Latin American Studies) is an academic journal for discussion and debate on the subjects of Latin American affairs and comparative perspectives between Asian and Latin American societies. The AJLAS is published by the Latin American Studies Association of Korea (LASAK) four times per year in March, June, September, and December.

The purpose of the AJLAS is to stimulate and disseminate research and scholarship regarding Latin American studies; the broad scope of AJLAS covers areas in the humanities and social sciences, including: economics, political science, international relations, philosophy, history, sociology, geography, anthropology, and literature. Articles with an interdisciplinary approach are especially welcome.
 
Call for Papers
AJLAS invites submissions of well-researched papers in the areas of the humanities and social sciences for the forthcoming journal, Volume 17, Number 2. Please visit the Submissions area of the AJLAS website for details.
 
LASAK
The Latin American Studies Association of Korea (LASAK) was founded in 1986 as an academic society for Latin American studies in South Korea. LASAK aims to disseminate scholarly agendas on Latin America through biannual conferences and regular publication of journals (AJLAS) and newsletters. LASAK encourages study seminars and promotes the exchange of ideas among scholars who engae in Latin American studies in different institutions. The members of LASAK include scholars affiliated with universities and researchers working at governmental or private research institutes who teach and conduct research on various subjects, including: social sciences, language and literature, and cultural studies of Latin America.