Seungsook Moon

Seungsook Moon is a Professor of Sociology at Vassar College specializing in political sociology, gender studies, and East Asian studies with a focus on South Korea. Her research examines transnational militarism, citizenship, civic activism, food systems, and masculinities. She holds a BA from Yonsei University, an MA from Northeastern University, and a PhD from Brandeis University. Moon has received prestigious awards including the Fulbright Scholars Award and a Harvard University visiting professorship. She has contributed to media outlets like El Pais, The Economist, and CNN Digital. Her work bridges academic research with public engagement, including courses on global sociology, social theory, and Korean social change.

• Education: BA (Yonsei University), MA (Northeastern University), PhD (Brandeis University)
• Editorial Roles: Associate Editor of Journal of Asian Studies; Editorial Board Member of Gender & Society, Contemporary Sociology, and others
• Media Contributions: Consulted for articles on South Korean politics and culture by global outlets

Her research emphasizes globalization’s impact on militarism, citizenship, and gendered agency. Recent publications include Civic Activism in South Korea: the Intertwining of Democracy and Neoliberalism (2024) and articles analyzing transnational militarism and food citizenship.