Dr. Kyung Ae Park

Biography

Kyung-Ae Park is a Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia, specializing in the fields of International Trade, Diplomacy, and Foreign Relations. She holds the Korea Foundation Chair at the Institute of Asian Research, where she has made significant contributions through her research and scholarly publications. Her expertise spans North and South Korean politics, US-Korea relations, and gender development, alongside her role as President of the Association of Korean Political Studies in North America. Park is notable for her pioneering work in establishing the Canada-DPRK Knowledge Partnership Program, facilitating exchanges between North Korean scholars and Canadian institutions. Throughout her career, she has authored numerous publications on topics including non-traditional security issues in North Korea and the complexities of its foreign policies. An accomplished academic, Park has delivered lectures and presentations at prestigious universities and research institutions globally, and her media appearances have included notable outlets like the Wall Street Journal and Associated Press. Her extensive research interests reflect a deep engagement with the political dynamics of Korea and their implications within the wider context of international relations.

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