Korean Language in America

Aims & Scope

The Korean Language in America is a refereed scholarly journal that provides a platform for scholarship and professional best practices centering on the teaching of Korean both within the United States and outside.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.1

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.106

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	5

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	29003

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Effects of Contact with Korean Popular Culture on KFL Learners' Motivation

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Inhye

• Enhancing Intercultural Competence with 360-Degree Virtual Reality Videos

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Jayoung

• “Oppa, Hold My Purse:” A Sociocultural Study of Identity and Indexicality in the Perception and Use of Oppa 'Older Brother' by Second Language Learners

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Lucien

• Teachers' Use of the Intimate Speech Style in the Korean Language Classroom

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Mi Yung

• <i>Hallyu</i>and Korean Language Learning: Gender and Ethnicity Factors

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Hye-Sook, Danielle O.

• Understanding Parents' Expectations and Concerns for a Dual-Language Program Through the Lens of Community Cultural Wealth

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Jongyeon

• The Perception of Korean Stops by Heritage and Non-heritage Learners: Pedagogical Implications for Beginning Learners

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Sang Yee, Teresa

• The Role of Korean Immigrant Churches in the Identity Development and Heritage Language Learning among Biracial Korean American University Students

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Hyein Amber

• Teaching Korean Culture with Advertisements: Change and Persistence in Family Values and Gender Roles

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Sang Yee, Kevin

• Enhancing Sociolinguistic Competency through Korean On-line TV: Advanced Level KFL Curriculum

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Hi-Sun, Hye-Sook

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