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Jongseok Woo is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of South Florida (USF), affiliated with the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies within the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin (2007). His research focuses on Asia-Pacific security, military politics, and political corruption, with particular expertise on North and South Korea. He has authored influential works such as Security Challenges and Military Politics in East Asia (2011) and co-authored Politics in North and South Korea (2018) and Political Corruption and Democratic Governance (2018).
His scholarship examines themes like North Korea’s military-party dynamics, South Korea’s democratization challenges, and the geopolitical implications of Sino-U.S. rivalry. He teaches courses on international security, East Asian politics, and Korean politics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His recent articles analyze topics ranging from Taiwan’s migrant policies to the nuclear standoff between Trump and North Korea. While no specific awards are listed, his prolific publication record underscores his academic influence in comparative politics and security studies.
Woo’s work bridges theoretical frameworks like neoclassical realism with empirical analysis of authoritarian regimes, contributing to debates on democratic governance, corruption, and regional stability. His interdisciplinary approach reflects USF’s global studies focus, addressing contemporary issues through historical, cultural, and institutional lenses.
