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Profile

Focused on Northeast Asian foreign policy, multilateral cooperation, and U.S.-ROK-Japan trilateral relations.

Research interests

U.S.–Japan–Korea trilateral relations; digital sovereignty and digital security; the Bering Strait and northern shipping routes; U.S.–Russia strategic dynamics; Korea, Japan, and China in Arctic and northern-route geopolitics.

Education

Korea University, Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul, South Korea
M.A., International Development and Cooperation, August 2025

  • Focus on ODA policy, multilateral governance, and international development.
  • Conducted policy research on development initiatives and multilateral cooperation frameworks.
  • Coursework on human rights, international political economy, and development strategy.

Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan
B.A., School of International Liberal Studies, July 2022

  • Concentration on International Relations with a focus on Northeast Asian relations regarding Korea, Japan, and China.
  • Coursework covering North Korea, China, the U.S., and regional political affairs.
  • Completed multiple project-based research on international diplomacy, ESG, and information security.

Professional experience

Human Asia, Seoul, South Korea
Program Officer, March–December 2025

  • Conducted research and prepared written materials for international human rights and development cooperation projects.
  • Coordinated research, education, and international development programs involving Korean and international stakeholders.
  • Supported conferences, educational programs, and donor events through research, communications, logistics, and stakeholder coordination.
  • Managed Korean and Japanese student interns and coordinated assignments across multiple program teams.

Samsung Electronics Home Appliance, Irmo, South Carolina
General Affairs Specialist, August 2023–February 2024

  • Coordinated vendors and contractors across hospitality, food services, waste management, and corporate events.
  • Managed budget tracking, financial requests, and billing documentation across multiple operational functions.
  • Provided administrative and logistical support for senior executives, Korean expatriate staff, and international visitors.

Skills and languages

  • Research & Analysis: Policy research, primary-source research, qualitative research, market research.
  • Professional: Project coordination, project management, event coordination, copywriting.
  • Technical: Python, Microsoft Excel, Canva.
  • Languages: English (Native), Korean (Bilingual), Japanese (Basic).

For Ph.D. applications or research and policy opportunities, please contact me.