Dr. Hajin Jun

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Hajin Jun is the James B. Palais Assistant Professor of Korean History in the Department of History and the Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington. She specializes in the modern history of Korea, focusing on the Japanese empire and Christianity in East Asia. Her current book project examines the politics of ritual reform in early twentieth-century Korea. This research explores how marriage, funerary, and ancestral rites became contentious sites where Protestant leaders, Korean cultural nationalists, and Japanese colonial officials clashed over their differing visions for the proper place of religion in modern society. Prior to her appointment at the University of Washington, Hajin Jun earned her Ph.D. in History from Stanford University and her B.A. in History and Political Science from the University of Michigan.

Research Interests

Courses

Seminar in Korean History History of the Japanese Empire Modern Korean History History of Korean Civilization

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.