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Todd Henry is an Associate Professor of History at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), specializing in modern Korean history with a focus on colonial and postcolonial contexts. He holds a PhD from UCLA (2006) and has been affiliated with UCSD since 2009. His research examines intersections of gender, sexuality, imperialism, and militarism in Korea, Japan, and the Asia-Pacific.
Education:
- PhD in History, University of California, Los Angeles, 2006
Research Interests: Dr. Henry's work challenges Eurocentric frameworks by centering Korean and Asian perspectives on queerness, transgenderism, and intersexuality. He explores how global forces like colonialism, military occupation, and transnational networks shape social dynamics. Key themes include:
- Colonial urban development and public space politics
- Queer histories in authoritarian regimes
- Medical sciences and citizenship
- Sex tourism and transnational sexualities
- Anti-communist militarism and urban spectacles
Recent Work: His publications include Assimilating Seoul (2014) and Queer Korea (2020), which reframe Korean studies through queer and transnational lenses. Ongoing projects include studies on Cold War-era queer subcultures and the global intersections of sex tourism.
Awards & Grants:
- 2020 Sejong Book Prize in History
- Two Fulbright Grants (2004–2005 and 2013)
- $600,000 grant for Transnational Korean Studies Program (2013–2018)
- Documentary film awards: Grand Prize (Korean Urban Film Festival) and Special July Award (2023 Korea International Short Film Festival)
Teaching & Outreach: Dr. Henry teaches courses on modern Korea, queer Asia-Pacific history, and transnational feminisms. He has lectured globally and collaborates with artists and activists to bridge academic and public history.
