Dr. Chae Young Kim

Biography

Chae-Young Kim began her career working with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in South Korea after obtaining her PhD from the University of Cambridge. She has taught and researched at several UK universities, including King’s College London, Brunel University London, Birkbeck College London, and the Open University. Her core research interests focus on the impacts of poverty and inequality on children and young people's educational and social opportunities. Specifically, she investigates children's and young people's own views and experiences regarding poverty and inequality, as well as issues concerning children's rights and their economic and political participation. Additionally, she addresses methodological issues related to researching children and young people. Dr. Kim teaches in the BSc Education programme and the MA International Education programme, with her expertise closely linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals established in 2015, which aim to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all.

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