Jinsung Kim

Jinsung Kim is a Sessional Lecturer in the Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Arts. He specializes in Korean history and international relations in East Asia during the late 19th century.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Asian Studies, University of British Columbia, 2025
• M.A. in History, Sungkyunkwan University, 2011
• B.A., Sungkyunkwan University, 2007

Dr. Kim's research focuses on Korea's military reform and its complex interactions with China, Japan, Russia, and the United States in the late 19th century. His work particularly examines Korean-Japanese relations and diplomatic history during this transformative period in East Asian history. His scholarship provides valuable insights into the geopolitical dynamics that shaped modern East Asia.

Scientific Awards:

• Andy and Julie Sun Scholarship in Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia, 2022
• The Institute for Asian Research Fellowship at the University of British Columbia, 2022
• William L. Holland Scholarship at the University of British Columbia, 2021
• The Nippon Foundation Fellows Program at the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies, 2019-2020
• Four Year Fellowship at the University of British Columbia, 2016-2021
• Brain Korea 21 Scholarship at Sungkyunkwan University, 2008-2009
• Academic Scholarship at Sungkyunkwan University, 2001, 2005-2007

As a Sessional Lecturer, Dr. Kim contributes to the teaching mission of the Department of Asian Studies, sharing his expertise in Korean history and East Asian international relations with undergraduate students. His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to understanding the historical foundations of contemporary East Asian geopolitics.