Kanto Gakuin University Full-time Lecturer
Self-Introduction
My area of expertise is the diplomatic history of South Korea, with a current research focus on the country’s relations with major powers—namely the United States, China, and Japan—during the 1980s.
To Young researchers, based upon Japan
While my previous work has primarily concentrated on power politics, my involvement in this project has prompted me to also engage with themes such as ideology, memory, and identity. The 1980s marked a critical period in which historical disputes between Japan and South Korea began to surface more prominently. In the U.S.–South Korea context, memories of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising became a point of contention, while American human rights diplomacy began to play a role in supporting South Korea’s democratization. I believe these elements provide valuable entry points for deepening our understanding of inter-state relations in the region.
I sincerely hope that this project will flourish through the active participation of many young scholars, not only contributing to meaningful academic outcomes but also serving as a catalyst for their research development and future career advancement.
Research Image
The foreground of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library
Archival research was conducted on U.S. Department of State records at a branch facility of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).