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 Korean Council of Science Editors: our inception, our progression, and the path forward
Cheol-Heui Yun1,2,3orcid
Science Editing 2026;13(1):1-3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6087/kcse.395
Published online: February 2, 2026

1Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea

2Center for Food and Bioconvergence, and Interdisciplinary Programs in Agricultural Genomics, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea

3Institute of Green Bio Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Pyeongchang, Korea

Correspondence to Cheol-Heui Yun cyun@snu.ac.kr
• Received: January 26, 2026   • Accepted: February 2, 2026

Copyright © 2026 Korean Council of Science Editors

This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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The Korean Council of Science Editors (KCSE) is a volunteer organization composed of journal editors in Korea. The primary goal of the KCSE is to improve the quality of science journals published in Korea through the exchange of information related to journal editing and scholarly publishing. To this end, the KCSE organizes training programs and workshops for authors and editors that address publication ethics, editorial guidelines, and technical competencies. At the KCSE, we strive to improve journal quality through collaborative efforts in journal editing practices, submission requirements, and the internationalization of journal technologies, thereby increasing the international citation rates of domestic journals and promoting their global dissemination. Ultimately, the KCSE offers an important platform for advancing science and technology in Korea.
Professors Jung Il Jin, Jong Kyu Ha, Hyungsun Kim, Sun Huh, and Kihong Kim have served as the five presidents of the KCSE. My experiences during their respective leadership periods have thoroughly prepared me for my new role as president. Other members of the KCSE and I have gained valuable insights from their leadership, individually and collectively, regarding effective strategies for addressing the challenges faced by modern academia with integrity and collaboration.
The future of scientific communication will be shaped by critical issues such as open science, research integrity, and robust national and international cooperation. These are the core topics I wish to emphasize as the committee members and I begin our journey together at the KCSE. Central goals of open science and open access include facilitating research processes and enhancing access to information. In today’s highly interconnected world, accessibility has become indispensable. It is our responsibility to ensure that research findings are available to all individuals, a commitment that strengthens scientific progress and enhances our collective capacity to address global challenges.
I am pleased to inform you that the KCSE has been established as a regional chapter of the European Association of Science Editors (EASE; https://ease.org.uk/), and is also affiliated with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE; https://publicationethics.org/), Council of Science Editors (CSE; https://www.councilscienceeditors.org/), and the Council of Asian Science Editors (CASE; https://www.asianeditor.org/). Participation in these respected organizations reflects our commitment to continuous improvement as a scholarly organization. Engagement with these bodies enables us to remain aligned with global standards, thereby strengthening our confidence in scholarly publishing and reinforcing institutional accountability. Furthermore, beginning on September 1, 2019, the KCSE, in collaboration with Elsevier, established and has operated the Scopus Expert Content Selection and Advisory Committee–Korea (ECSAC-Korea). This committee evaluates domestic journals applying for Scopus indexing, provides structured evaluation feedback, and submits recommendations to the Scopus Content Selection and Advisory Board (CSAB) at Scopus headquarters. Through these activities, the committee seeks to expand the representation of Korean journals in Scopus while also enhancing their overall quality. In my view, the increasing speed and simplicity of information dissemination underscore the importance of maintaining the highest ethical standards in contemporary society.
At the same time, we must thoughtfully address gender-related issues within the academic community, and one effective approach is the application of intersectional analysis [1]. Intersectionality refers to interconnected systems of inequality based on sex, gender, race, age, socioeconomic status, and other sociopolitical characteristics. Creating an environment that actively supports diversity is essential for ensuring that a broad range of perspectives are represented, particularly those of historically marginalized groups. Above all, achieving fairness and balance in authorship, editorial responsibilities, and representation will allow us to strengthen our publications while also demonstrating our commitment to diversity and justice in research.
The process of glocalization within scholarly organizations presents both advantages and challenges. It is essential to promote global awareness of new research findings in order to facilitate timely and effective action. At the same time, scholarly contributions must be recognized for their value at both local and international levels, as such recognition supports the advancement of national scientific capacity and contributes to the global body of knowledge.
Given the dramatic increase in the volume of publications over the past two decades, it is clear that the research community is expanding rapidly. A significant challenge arising from this growth is that the demand for high-quality editing and peer review often exceeds available resources. In light of this expansion, the KCSE must actively support the academic community in maintaining rigorous quality control to safeguard the integrity of scholarly discourse. To effectively address this challenge, all stakeholders, including authors, reviewers, and editors, require ongoing training and institutional support.
The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping areas that have traditionally depended on human expertise. Although AI holds substantial potential to transform the publishing industry, it also raises serious ethical concerns [2], challenges established roles within academic discourse, and introduces questions regarding the reliability of published content. In response to these rapid developments, it is essential to conduct open and sustained discussions about best practices, ensuring that technological advancement serves to strengthen, rather than undermine, scholarly credibility [3].
Ultimately, collaboration at both local and global levels forms the foundation of the KCSE’s mission. Engagement with organizations such as COPE, CASE, and EASE, along with continued partnerships with other international bodies, will deepen our understanding and extend our influence. Through collaborative efforts, we can exchange critical insights, identify effective strategies, and collectively promote the principles of open science and transparent communication that remain central to our shared values.
In closing, I wish to emphasize our influence, not only as authors, reviewers, and editors, but also as leaders in knowledge creation and dissemination. Let us work together to build a future in which the KCSE continues to serve as a benchmark for academic communication, while actively promoting excellence, diversity, and innovation.

Conflict of interest

Cheol-Heui Yun serves as the ethics editor of this journal since 2020, and has been the President of the Korean Council of Science Editors since 2026. No other potential conflict of interest relevant to this article was reported.

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