BTS Returned to Gwanghwamun. Not Everyone in South Korea Was Celebrating.
The Korean government treated a BTS comeback concert as a national event. The response at home was more complicated than expected.
Journalist-researcher hybrid in training!
Yonsei University | Econ and International Studies
📍Seoul
Recent Works
South Korea’s AI PhD fast track cannot outrun its broken academic system
South Korea’s plan to fast-track AI doctorates reflects a broader effort to strengthen its research competitiveness. Yet the initiative exposes a deeper structural problem — accelerating degrees cannot compensate for an academic environment that struggles to attract, retain and support researchers. South Korea’s research constraints stem not from the speed of doctoral training but from long-standing systemic issues that undermine its scientific and intellectual base.
Opinion | The Christmas Gifts We Never Forgot
South Korea's Diplomacy Has An Institutional Problem
Korean diplomats stride onto the global stage with Indo-Pacific initiatives, APEC summits, and nuclear-submarine negotiations. But the very institution tasked with sustaining this momentum has changed far more gradually than the demands placed upon it.
Opinion | Gen Z, Socialism and the ‘Memes’ of Production
South Korea’s Foreign Aid at a Crossroads Under Lee Jae-myung
Seoul’s development diplomacy faces a crisis of identity as anti-corruption probes collide with cultural soft power ambitions.
Timeline of North Korea-Russia Cooperation Since 2022 - Beyond Parallel
The Future Direction of Climate Finance Governance in Republic of Korea: A Comparative Research
February 2025, U.S. Climate Policy Outlook
January 2025, U.S. Climate Policy Outlook
Women in Academia, Academia on Women
While diplomatic missions are beginning to take concrete steps against gender imbalance, the stark reality remains: international relations academia continues to be a field where male voices echo the loudest, and issues of Women, Peace and Security (WPS) often fade into footnotes.
Idolization of English pronunciation
Korean obsession with native-like English fluency needs to halt. Praised are the ones who imitate the smooth American intonation or posh British accent; those who fail to do so are viewed as terrible English speakers.
What I do
Sustainable development baffles experts and public alike.
I break down complex global issues through rigorous research and jargon-free writing.
After all, understanding world affairs shouldn't be a privilege!
Skills:
Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Figma
RStudio, Tableau, Python
English (Native), Korean (Native),
Mandarin (Intermediate)