Yong Jae Kim

Yong Jae Kim is an Associate Professor at Hawaii Pacific University within the College of Liberal Arts, affiliated with the Department of History, Humanities, and International Studies. He joined the university in 2018 after serving as a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Missouri – Columbia.

• Graduate Education
• Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Missouri – Columbia
• M.A. in Political Science, Korea University – Seoul, Korea
• Undergraduate Education
• B.A. in Political Science, Dongguk University – Seoul, Korea

His research investigates the interplay between political institutions and social conflicts, with a focus on Comparative Political Behavior, East Asian Politics, and National Security. His teaching emphasizes equipping students with analytical frameworks to address complex political, social, and international issues.

His work has been published in journals such as Government and Opposition, Asian Survey, and Asian Politics and Policy. He maintains an active research profile in Political Economy and International Security disciplines.

Contact details include office location WP 5-360-D and phone number 808-544-0266. A personal website is available at yongjkim.com for further information.