Dr. Yumi Moon

Biography

Yumi Moon is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures. She joined the department in 2006 and has a rich academic background focusing on Korean history, particularly during the colonial period under Japanese rule from 1896 to 1910. Her dissertation explored Korean reformist movements and the identity of pro-Japanese collaborators known as Ilchinhoe, shedding light on the complexities of their roles during this tragic historical period. Currently, Dr. Moon is working on a book manuscript that delves into the theme of collaboration within empires, critically engaging with recent revisionist assessments. Her research spans the colonial period of Korea, critically examining how colonial modernity affected people’s daily lives. She is particularly interested in the historical intersections of colonial authority and consumerism in East Asia and plans to investigate the impact of movie theaters from 1890 to 1945.

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