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#work-life balance
#workplace culture
Tim
Undergrad student from UDE
Tim's research focuses on the impact of remote work on productivity in South Korea, especially as remote work gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic. South Korea is notorious for its long working hours, yet productivity remains below the OECD average. Tim’s research investigates whether this phenomenon can be traced back to workplace culture, where Korean enterprises often emphasize input, hierarchy, and physical presence over output.
Bea
Master student from Ca'Foscari
#family dynamics
#sex ratio disparity
Hannah
Master student from KDIS
Hannah, inspired by the stories of "K-sisters," explores the impact of younger brothers on the educational attainment of their older sisters. Her research focuses on understanding how sibling dynamics, particularly in the context of Korea's cultural background, have shaped the educational opportunities of women during periods of rapid industrialization and societal change.
Hien
Master student from KDIS
Jisu
Master student from KDIS
Ianaja
PhD student from KDIS
Ianaja is from Madagascar where the increasing recurrence of tropical cyclones threatens already fragile living conditions in her country. Cyclones damage rice fields, significantly contributing to food insecurity. Ianaja’s research focuses on understanding how these natural disasters exacerbate food insecurity, with the hope of informing better disaster management strategies for the future.
Junsik
Junsik has long been fascinated by the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC), which explores the relationship between economic growth and environmental impact. His research focuses on examining how renewable energy sources can influence CO2 emissions as economies grow, aiming to provide insights into sustainable energy policies that align with the EKC hypothesis.
Islam
Master student from GRIPS
Islam, from Bangladesh, is deeply concerned about the country's air pollution crisis, particularly in Dhaka, one of the most polluted cities in the world. His research focuses on evaluating the impact of Bangladesh’s National Environmental Policy on improving air quality in Dhaka, aiming to provide valuable insights for policymakers to combat this pressing issue and enhance public health outcomes.
Anna
Undergrad student from UDE
Anna has noticed that many of her vegetarian friends struggled to maintain their dietary habits during their stay in South Korea, where finding plant-based or animal-free options is difficult. Inspired by these observations, Anna's research focuses on the potential economic and environmental impacts of transitioning to a plant-based food industry in South Korea.
#fertility
#tourism
Sehoon
PhD student from KDIS
Sehoon was motivated by his love for the city of Sejong to focus his research on South Korea's pressing fertility issue. With a bold vision, he hopes to uncover a solution that could address the country's declining birth rate, potentially offering a last hint of hope for South Korea's future.
Jiseon
Jiseon’s research focuses on the differences in how international law is interpreted regarding the refugee status of North Korean defectors in South Korea, China, and the United States. Motivated by witnessing the tragedies defectors are facing by Chinese authorities, Jiseon aims to highlight the challenges in protecting refugee rights and the varied responsibilities countries hold under international law.
Ted
Master student from KDIS
Sanghyeok
Sanghyeok, intrigued by the complex and intertwined history between Korea and Japan, noticed the stark generational divide in perceptions toward Japan. Sanghyeok's research aims to bridge this gap by finding ways to address historical issues while fostering cooperation for the future, with the goal of promoting a balanced, harmonious relationship between the two nations.
Andris
PhD student from RTU
Dedek
Master student from GRIPS
Dedek, a tax officer from Indonesia, blends his field experience with a strong academic foundation. His interest in technology and data science drives his research on how digital content influences public trust in tax authorities and impacts tax compliance, offering valuable insights into government communication strategies in the digital age.
Junhyong
#post-Korean war ODA
#resource allocation
Martina
Master student from Ca'Foscari
Martina's research focuses on comparing US educational aid to South Korea in the 1950s and 1960s with aid provided to underdeveloped countries today. By examining shifts in approaches, methods, and priorities, she hopes to offer insights that can improve the effectiveness of future foreign aid projects in developing nations.
