Seung Hye Sohn

Seung Hye Sohn serves as a Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Sejong University, a position she has held continuously since March 2000. Her academic career also includes prior roles as a Researcher at KPF (1999-2000) and Producer at PBC Radio (1990-1992). She has held leadership positions such as President of the Korean Women’s Communication Association (2016-2017) and served on the Board of Directors of the KCA (2016-2018).

Her educational qualifications are as follows:

• Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Texas-Austin (1998)
• M.A. in Communication from Seoul National University (1990)
• B.A. in Communication from Seoul National University (1988)

Professor Sohn's research program centers on two primary pillars: Communication Technology & Policy and Hallyu & Global Media Market. She extends this work into contemporary issues including digital media user experiences, media fandom, fake news, and media literacy. Her methodological approach frequently utilizes case studies to dissect transnational media phenomena and policy challenges, contributing to fields such as satellite broadcasting regulation and global media competition.

Her scholarly output, though limited to two major publications in the provided profile (2000 and 2005), demonstrates a consistent focus on telecommunications policy and media economics. The earlier work examines the Koreasat project within global telecommunications policy frameworks, while the 2005 article conducts a comparative case study of satellite broadcasting competition across multiple nations. These works collectively highlight her expertise in satellite communication, international media markets, and policy analysis.

Scientific awards and honors:

• No specific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the available information.

Professor Sohn has secured research funding from public institutions for projects addressing digital technology, Hallyu, fandom, and media literacy. While her profile indicates active research supervision, specific student names or grant details are not provided. She maintains an h-index of 9 according to Scopus metrics.

Information regarding dedicated laboratories or research teams under Professor Sohn's leadership is not specified in the current profile.