معرفی
Dr. Jaok Kwon-Hein is a Research Fellow & Lecturer at the Institute of East Asian Studies, Heidelberg University (since 2025). Previously, she held positions including Assistant Professor (2016–2023) and Research Fellow at the University of Heidelberg, alongside visiting roles at Seoul National University and SungKongHoe University. Her research focuses on transnational labor mobility, gender studies, and East Asian sociopolitical dynamics, with notable work on Korean migrants in Germany and rural women's roles in South Korea's developmental state.
Education
- PhD Sociology, Hitotsubashi University, Japan (2009)
- MA Sociology, Hitotsubashi University, Japan (2004)
Research Interests
Dr. Kwon-Hein examines intersections of gender, labor, and transnationalism. Key themes include:
- Transnational mobility of Korean migrants and diaspora activism
- Gender dynamics in South Korean labor unions and chaebol enterprises
- Historical state policies impacting rural women
- Care regimes and skilled migration in Germany
Grants & Awards
- 2024–2027: Sub-PI, Korean Studies Seed Program Grant
- 2024–2026: PI, Sumitomo Research Foundation Grant
- Recipient of multiple fellowships including Korea Foundation, POSCO Visiting Fellowship, and Nomura Cultural Foundation Scholarship
Advising & Grants
Dr. Kwon-Hein has led over 15 research grants, including initiatives on migrant domestic workers in East Asia (2024–2026) and strengthening Korean Studies at Heidelberg (2019–2022). She collaborates with institutions like the East-West Center and Seoul National University's Asia Center.
Labs & Teams
She co-leads the 'Global Korea' research program at Heidelberg University, focusing on transnational linkages between Korea and Europe. Her work with the International Journal of Diaspora & Cultural Criticism editorial board reflects her engagement with global migration studies.
