Launched in 1990, the Journal of Gynecologic Oncology (JGO) is an official publication of the Asian Society of Gynecologic Oncology, the Korean Society of Gynecologic Oncology, the Japan Society of Gynecologic Oncology, and the Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada (GOC).

The JGO's aim is to publish the highest quality manuscripts dedicated to the advancement of care of the patients with gynecologic cancer. It is an international peer-reviewed periodical journal that is published bimonthly (January, March, May, July, September, and November). Supplement materials are published at times. The journal publishes editorials, original and review articles, correspondence, book review, etc.

Research areas covered by this journal include: epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis, treatment strategies including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or combined therapy, clinical trials, quality of life issues, and basic research genetics, immunology, 'omics', as well as research from any of the related disciplines.