About the Journal

The Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology (JKWST), launched in 1973 as the official publication of the Korean Society of Wood Science and Technology, has been serving as a core source of knowledge covering basic and applied research in all areas of wood science and technology. The scope of the journal includes wood anatomy, wood deterioration and preservation, wood physics and engineering, wood chemistry and chemical processing, microbiology, wood processing and composites, furniture and construction, wood industry and business, and wood culture and education (see more specific topics below). Research on non-wood forest products (e.g., mushrooms, bark, fruits, seeds, leaves, roots, and medicinal plants) and non-woody plants (e.g., palm, bamboo, and industrial crops) as a source of fiber, chemicals, and products that can substitute for wood-based materials are also welcome. The journal is published bimonthly, with six issues per year. Supplemental or special issues are published occasionally


  • Publisher: The Korean Society of Wood Science & Technology
  • Journal title: Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
  • ISSN: 2233-7180 (online)
  • ISSN: 1017-0715 (print)
  • Frequency: Bimonthly (January 25, March 25, May 25, July 25, September 25, November 25)
  • Year of Launching: 1973
  • Indexed by: SCOPUS, KCI, Google Scholar, and Crossref
  • Fund support: This journal was supported by the Korean Federation of Science and Technology (KOFST) Grant funded by the Korean Government.
  • DOI prefix: 10.5658/WOOD.