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I research on climate policy action and the green transition in Europe and East Asia. As a political scientist, I aim to bring regional climate & energy governance cases in East Asia and Europe together from a sound comparative perspective, to let them learn from each other’s green strategies.

I am a PhD researcher at Ghent University, Belgium, as well as at Academy of International Affairs NRW, Bonn, Germany. I obtained MSc. European Studies (Research Master) at Maastricht University, the Netherlands, and MA. Political Science at University of Cologne, Germany. Prior to that, I studied Political Science and International Relations at Ewha Womans University in Seoul, South Korea.

From my previous work settings that include the European Union Delegation to South Korea, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, UNESCO and UNFCCC – the UN Climate Conference Secretariat, I possess demonstrated professional experiences in the field of global climate politics and sustainability.

I strive for shaping my professional knowledge and passion for climate justice into sound academic insights. With this, I wish to contribute to effective climate education and increasing political participation in green policymaking in the future.