Dr. Youngmin Choe

Associate Professor

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Biography

Youngmin Choe is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern California Dornsife College, specializing in East Asian Languages and Cultures. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and has completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research primarily focuses on Korean Film, Media, and Visual Culture, emphasizing cultural studies and tourism studies. Choe has authored and edited several significant publications in these fields, including works on contemporary Korean art and trans-Asian cinema. His ongoing research reflects a deep engagement with Korean popular culture, examining its various facets and implications in a global context. As an educator, Choe teaches a range of courses that cover topics in Korean visual cultural studies, cultural history, and contemporary film culture, contributing to the academic landscape of East Asian studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and conducting research in East Asian languages and cultures, with a focus on Korean film and media.

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.