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Korea Observer

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

0.35

h-Index

2024-2025

 17

Rank

2024-2025

 20444

SJR

2024-2025

 0.213

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Korea Observer
Abbreviation Korea Obs.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q2); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q3)
h-index 17
Overall Rank/Ranking 20444
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.213
Impact Score 0.35
Publisher Institute of Korean Studies
Country South Korea
ISSN 233919
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 2007-2024




About Korea Observer


Korea Observer is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q2); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q3). It is published by Institute of Korean Studies. The overall rank of Korea Observer is 20444. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.213. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 17. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Korea Observer journal is 233919. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Korea Observer is cited by a total of 29 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Korea Observer Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Korea Observer is 0.35, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Korea Observer IF is increased by a factor of 0.06 and approximate percentage change is 20.69% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Korea Observer Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Korea Observer is 0.35. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Korea Observer. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.35
2023 0.29
2022 0.50
2021 0.31
2020 0.40
2019 0.40
2018 0.18
2017 0.23
2016 0.22
2015 0.18
2014 0.56

Korea Observer h-index


  Table Setting

Korea Observer has an h-index of 17. It means 17 articles of this journal have more than 17 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Korea Observer ISSN


The ISSN of Korea Observer is 233919. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Korea Observer Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Korea Observer is 20444. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.213. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Korea Observer by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.213
2023 0.159
2022 0.169
2021 0.280
2020 0.157
2019 0.207
2018 0.167
2017 0.158
2016 0.131
2015 0.127
2014 0.222

Ranking of Korea Observer by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 20444
2023 22429
2022 20832
2021 15440
2020 22500
2019 18105
2018 20002
2017 20327
2016 23445
2015 23577
2014 16071

Korea Observer Publisher


Table Setting

Korea Observer is published by Institute of Korean Studies. It's publishing house is located in South Korea. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2007-2024. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Korea Observer is Korea Obs.. This abbreviation ('Korea Obs.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Korea Observer


If your research field is/are related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q2); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q3), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Korea Observer?

Korea Observer latest impact IF is 0.35. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 0.56 (2014) and 0.18 (2018), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.33 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Korea Observer?

The Korea Observer has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.213, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.280 in 2021 and the lowest being 0.127 in 2015. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Korea Observer over the previous 11-year period stands at 0.33.


What's the latest h-index of the Korea Observer?

The latest h-index of the Korea Observer is 17.


Who's the publisher of the Korea Observer?

The Korea Observer is published by the Institute of Korean Studies, with its country of publication being the South Korea.


What's the current ranking of the Korea Observer?

The Korea Observer is currently ranked 20444 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 15440 in 2021 and its lowest position of 23577 in 2015.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Korea Observer?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Korea Observer is Korea Obs..


Is the "Korea Observer" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Korea Observer is classified as a journal that the Institute of Korean Studies publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Korea Observer?

The Korea Observer encompasses the following areas:

  • Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
  • Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Korea Observer?

The Korea Observer is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 233919.


What's the best quartile of the Korea Observer?

The best quartile for the Korea Observer is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Korea Observer?

The Korea Observer coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2007-2024.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Korea Observer

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.35
2023 0.29
2022 0.50
2021 0.31
2020 0.40
2019 0.40
2018 0.18
2017 0.23
2016 0.22
2015 0.18
2014 0.56



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