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Yong-Chool Ha is a Professor and the Director of the Center for Korea Studies at the University of Washington. He has been a prominent scholar in the field of Korean social sciences, focusing on comparative politics and society. His primary academic interests include the political dynamics of late-coming nations, with a particular emphasis on Korea, Japan, Prussia, China, and the Soviet Union. Professor Ha’s research encompasses Soviet and Russian politics, the Russian Far East, and the interplay of domestic and international politics within Korea, including inter-Korean relations. He also examines East Asian regional politics and international theories relevant to East Asia. Dr. Ha is committed to advancing the understanding of these critical areas through both teaching and research, and he is currently accepting new MA students for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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