James Park
Digital diplomacy | Asia–Pacific IR | Multilateral cooperation | Political economy of development
Email: jpark@fuji.waseda.jp | Website: jpark.bio | Location: Seoul, South Korea
Research Interests
Digital diplomacy; Asia–Pacific international relations; multilateral governance; political economy of development with focus on Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia
Professional Experience
Human Asia
Program Officer — Seoul, South Korea
Mar. 2025 – Present
- Directed full bilingual website renewal (market value KRW 20M) at zero cost, saving development, hosting, and maintenance expenses; produced content management manual for long-term sustainability.
- Designed Human Rights Summer School integrating academic training with internships; linked curriculum to practical skill development for participants.
- Secured KRW 150M (USD ~110,000) in in-kind wildfire relief goods; managed logistics, partnerships, and public communications.
Samsung Electronics Home Appliance
General Affairs Specialist — Irmo, SC, USA
Aug. 2023 – Feb. 2024
- Streamlined relocation process for 3 international assignees, reducing transition time from ~6 months to under 1 month.
- Managed cross-functional vendor relations and executive protocol for multinational leadership.
- Coordinated corporate housing, visas, and travel for senior staff and their families.
Education
Korea University, Graduate School of International Studies
M.A., International Development and Cooperation — Seoul, South Korea
Expected Aug. 2025
- Research focus: “Nourish to Learn, Prepare to Work”: Linking Early Nutrition to Skills Development in Lao PDR
- Coursework: ODA Policy, Global Governance, Quantitative Analysis, Project Evaluation
Waseda University, School of International Liberal Studies
B.A., International Liberal Studies — Tokyo, Japan
Jul. 2022
- Concentration: International Relations, Northeast Asian Studies
- Activities: Debate Society, Cultural Exchange Programs
Research & Publications
- Working Paper: “Nourish to Learn, Prepare to Work” — Proposed integrated ECCE & nutrition intervention for long-term skills development in Lao PDR
Skills & Competencies
- Languages: Native English & Korean; conversational Japanese
- Policy & Research: Policy analysis, program evaluation, ODA project design
- Program & Project Management: International program coordination, partnership building, grant administration, event organization
- Communications: Cross-cultural communications strategy, intercultural negotiation, stakeholder engagement