Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science & International Affairs

Minjin is a PhD Candidate in International Affairs. Her areas of study are comparative politics, political economy, migration, welfare state, and political behavior in East and Southeast Asia.

Education
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  • MA, Kyung Hee University (Seoul, Korea) 2019, Political Science
  • BA, Kyung Hee University (Seoul, Korea) 2017, Political Science and International Relations
More About
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Minjin’s research interests are in the area of political economy, migration, welfare state, and political behavior in East and Southeast Asia. Currently, she is investigating how welfare regimes, foreign relations, and media impact public attitudes toward immigrants in Asian countries.

Before starting the Ph.D. program, she received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in political science and international relations from Kyung Hee University in Seoul, South Korea. She worked as a research assistant in several government-funded projects and in a public opinion poll company.

Outside of the classroom, Minjin likes traveling, reading, and playing tennis. She also enjoys trying new experiences and healthy foods with her friends, watching TV series, and appreciates musicals or theater plays.

Research Interests
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Comparative politics, political economy, migration, welfare state, political behavior, East and Southeast Asian politics.

Selected Publications
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Choi, Hyun jin, Minjin Choi, and Dong Myung Kwak. 2022. “The Benefit of the Wind: Testing the Rally Effect of North Korea Shocks during the Park Geun-hye Administration.” Asian Perspective 46(3): 523-48. Link

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