Seunghyun Kim

Seunghyun’s research attempts to reveal how the threat perception shared by decision-makers explains a state’s response. Specifically, how the ‘dual-threat,’ perceptions of the threat of China’s maritime behaviors and the uncertainty of U.S. security commitment, drove the shift of Japan’s maritime strategy in the 21^st century.

Before joining the Jackson School, he worked as a military officer and a lecturer at Korea Military Academy, teaching Japan-related courses for Japanese Area Studies major cadets (2013-2016). He received an M.A. in Japanese Area Studies from Korea University and in East Asian Studies from Indiana University Bloomington.