I am a political scientist studying how political identities and private incentives shape behavior inside national security institutions, such as the military and intelligence agency, and how those dynamics can threaten democratic stability.
To fulfill the military service duty as a South Korean male citizen while working on my dissertation project, I am working as a lecturer of military history (first lieutenant) at Korea Army Academy from June 2024 to May 2027. I am particularly excited about this valuable opportunity to improve my teaching skills and also conduct fieldwork in the country of my academic interest.