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Ki-Sung Kwak is an Associate Professor and Chair of Korean Studies at the School of Languages and Cultures, University of Sydney. With a PhD from Victoria University of Wellington and an MA from the University of Canberra, his work bridges media policy, comparative media systems, and political communication in East Asia.
- Education: MA (Canberra), PhD (Victoria, Melbourne)
- Research Focus: Media regulation, digital transitions, press freedom, and political role of online media in Asia
Kwak’s research spans media policy in East Asia, democratic transitions, and corporate influence on journalism. His work on Samsung’s role in South Korean media and digital challenges in Australia highlights intersections of power, technology, and governance.
His publications (2012-2024) reveal trends in media democratization, regulatory convergence, and political communication across traditional and digital platforms in East Asia. Key themes include censorship, ownership structures, and civic engagement.
Kwak supervises projects on media policy and political communication, while teaching courses like Media Industries in East Asia and Mass Media in Korea. His work has been supported by grants from the University of Sydney and Australian Research Council.
