Hyosook Kim

Hyosook Kim is a Professor in the Department of Japanese Language and Literature at Sejong University. Her research focuses on Japanese literature, postcolonial discourse, Buddhist studies, and Cold War translation dynamics.

• Specialization: Japanese classical literature analysis
• Key Themes: Buddhist symbolism in The Tale of Genji, colonial impact on Korean Confucianism, Cold War translation gatekeeping
• Collaborations: Works with scholars like M.N. Rhyu, Y.J. Kim, and R. Clements

Her research explores interconnections between religion and ethics in East Asian contexts, including:

• Buddhist concepts of renunciation in literary clothing metaphors
• Confucian transformation during Japanese colonial rule
• Postcolonial identity construction in Korean literature

Research output trends show consistent contributions to:

• Religious symbolism in Japanese literature
• Translation history during Cold War Korea
• Colonial and postcolonial cultural analysis