ソウル大学、KAIST、延世大学など韓国QSトップ10大学の研究室情報です。
Professor Kim Weol-Hoi's research lab specializes in the intellectual and cultural history of modern and pre-modern China, with a focus on the evolution of discourse, media, and state theory in the context of modernization. The lab explores how literary forms, such as the 'xinwen ti' (journalistic style) and 'luoli wen' (logical prose), emerged as vehicles for political and philosophical thought in the late Qing dynasty. It also investigates the civilizational dimensions of concepts like 'revenge' (baosui) in early Chinese texts, analyzing narrative and argumentative structures in classical literature as sites of ideological and ethical formation. The lab emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches that bridge literary studies, intellectual history, and cultural theory.
Professor Chan-gu Park's research lab specializes in ethical theory and moral philosophy, with a primary focus on the revival and critical analysis of virtue ethics in contemporary moral discourse. The lab explores the historical and philosophical foundations of ethics, particularly the works of Kant and their intersections with modern ethical challenges. It also investigates the philosophical connections between ethics, language, and religion, especially through comparative studies of Kant and Wittgenstein. The lab emphasizes the integration of moral psychology, practical reason, and educational theory in shaping ethical frameworks for modern society.
Professor Seung Bum Soh's research lab specializes in operations research, financial engineering, and performance evaluation in complex systems. The lab focuses on optimizing resource allocation and decision-making under uncertainty, with applications in call center operations, portfolio management, and institutional efficiency. Key research directions include developing distance-based evaluation methods for portfolios, applying data envelopment analysis (DEA) to assess organizational performance in cultural institutions, and examining the impact of corporate social responsibility and charitable contributions in emerging industries such as gaming. The lab emphasizes methodological innovation through statistical analysis and systematic optimization to improve real-world outcomes.
Professor Kang-Seok Cho's research lab specializes in literary theory, with a primary focus on the interplay between literary images, affect (affectivity), and cognitive processes in modern Korean literature. The lab explores how poetic images function not merely as aesthetic representations but as dynamic, affect-laden structures that drive textual development and shape readers' emotional and intellectual responses. Central to the lab’s work is the concept of 'image-thought' (이미지-사유), examining how images operate as cognitive and emotional catalysts in poetic texts, particularly in the works of key 20th-century Korean poets such as Kim Chunsu, Kim Soo-young, Jeong Jiyong, and Cho Seung-ja. The lab also investigates the structural and philosophical dimensions of literary form, especially the dual or dialectical nature of poetic imagery in historical and ideological contexts.
Professor Tae-Joon Eom's research lab specializes in interventional radiology and image-guided interventions, with a primary focus on image-guided cancer therapies and minimally invasive treatments for liver and thoracic diseases. The lab investigates advanced imaging techniques such as cone-beam CT angiography and automated software for tumor-feeding artery detection, aiming to improve the precision and efficacy of transarterial chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma. Additional research directions include the development and evaluation of novel endovascular devices for conditions like pneumothorax and biliary strictures, emphasizing technical feasibility, safety, and long-term outcomes.
Professor Hyoung Yub Oh's research lab specializes in Korean modern and contemporary poetry, with a primary focus on rhythmic structures, particularly repetition and variation, as central mechanisms of poetic form and meaning-making. The lab investigates how these rhythmic principles function within the works of key poets such as Kim Soo-young, Kim Choon-soo, Kim Kyu-dong, Kim Soo-young, and Yi Yeon-ju, exploring their intersections with time, memory, unconsciousness, and modernist aesthetics. The lab also examines poetic consciousness through the lenses of dialectical tension, allegory, and existential or historical consciousness, often linking poetic form to broader philosophical and socio-political dimensions.
Professor Yun-ki Hong's research lab specializes in the interdisciplinary study of historical military technology and cultural symbolism in East Asian literary and religious traditions, particularly focusing on the Three Kingdoms period as portrayed in *The Romance of the Three Kingdoms*. The lab investigates ancient weapons such as crossbows, bows, and maces from literary, historical, scientific, and archaeological perspectives, emphasizing their representation, functionality, and symbolic significance in classical texts and temple inscriptions. A key research direction involves the material culture of Confucian and folk religious practices in Korea, especially the veneration of Guan Yu and the historical inscriptions associated with his shrines in Seoul.
Professor Minjae Kim's research lab specializes in interdisciplinary data-driven technologies with a focus on cybersecurity, image processing, and catalytic materials. The lab investigates cyber reputation manipulation through computational analysis of online content, develops advanced image super-resolution and fusion techniques for real-world applications such as license plate recognition, and explores synthesis-structure relationships in catalysts for environmental applications. Recent work also extends into blockchain forensics, integrating on-chain and off-chain data to improve transaction analysis and reduce false positives in cryptocurrency traceability.
Professor Jeongwon Seo's research lab specializes in corporate finance, asset pricing, and institutional investor behavior, with a strong focus on corporate financing decisions, dividend policy, and the role of financial markets in corporate value creation. The lab investigates how firm characteristics, market development, and institutional structures influence capital structure, investment, and market performance, particularly in emerging markets like South Korea. Recent work also explores the integration of marginalized groups—such as marriage migrant women—into labor markets, highlighting socio-economic and policy implications.
Professor Dong Ju Kim's research lab specializes in interdisciplinary health and materials science, focusing on mental health disorders such as PTSD, depression, and panic disorder, particularly examining the impact of early-life trauma on treatment outcomes. The lab also conducts advanced research in materials engineering, especially lightweight fiber-reinforced cementitious composites with high-strength and thermal performance. Additionally, it contributes to computational linguistics through innovative approaches in machine translation and similarity measurement for bilingual text processing.
Professor Byung Hee Kang's research lab focuses on advancing precision oncology through integrative analysis of clinical, genomic, and imaging data in various cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, rectal cancer, and glioblastoma. The lab investigates the biological and dosimetric determinants of treatment response, particularly the impact of radiotherapy on the immune system and tumor microenvironment, aiming to identify predictive biomarkers for lymphopenia, metastasis, and prognosis. A key focus is on leveraging multi-omics data, including transcriptomics and next-generation sequencing, to uncover molecular subtypes and therapeutic vulnerabilities in aggressive cancers.
Professor Ju-ri Choi's research lab focuses on the intersection of neuroscience, feminist theory, and literary studies, exploring neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS through preclinical models while also investigating historical and philosophical dimensions of gender, power, and autonomy in early modern and 19th-century thought. The lab investigates neuroprotective compounds like rosmarinic acid in animal models of neurodegeneration, while simultaneously advancing critical scholarship on the intellectual foundations of feminism, particularly through the works of Mary Astell and Jane Austen. Research directions span from molecular therapeutics to the cultural and political implications of domesticity, subjectivity, and moral agency in literature and philosophy. The lab emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches that bridge biomedical science with humanities-based analysis of identity, freedom, and social structure.
Professor Sukwon Im's research lab specializes in media theory, critical memory studies, and modern German literature, with a focus on the interplay between technology, perception, and identity in 20th- and 21st-century German cultural texts. The lab explores how literary and visual media—such as film, photography, and autobiographical narratives—mediate historical trauma, national identity, and the human condition in the context of technological change and political upheaval. Central themes include the phenomenology of perception in media, the legacy of National Socialism in personal and collective memory, and the philosophical implications of modern media technologies as articulated by thinkers like Walter Benjamin, Marshall McLuhan, and Franz Kafka.
Professor Seung Jin Park's research lab specializes in clinical and cognitive psychology, with a primary focus on depressive symptoms, trauma-related disorders, and self-related processes in young adults. The lab investigates the cognitive mechanisms underlying social anxiety, posttraumatic stress, and depression, particularly examining implicit self-esteem, future thinking, and maladaptive interpretations of social feedback. Research directions include the development and validation of psychological assessment tools in Korean and North Korean populations, as well as exploring the role of implicit cognition in mental health outcomes.
Professor Hong Kook Lim's research lab specializes in pediatric cardiovascular medicine, with a primary focus on congenital heart disease, mechanical circulatory support, and surgical outcomes in children. The lab investigates complex cardiac anomalies such as vascular rings, left isomerism, and post-operative complications like arrhythmias after Fontan surgery. Key research directions include optimizing long-term medical management (e.g., milrinone use), improving tissue engineering techniques for heart valve substitutes (e.g., decellularized pericardium), and enhancing outcomes in patients requiring extracorporeal life support. The lab combines clinical retrospective analysis with biomechanical and histological evaluation to advance patient care and surgical strategies in pediatric cardiology.
Professor Sung-chun Park's research lab focuses on education for national unity and multiculturalism, with a strong emphasis on fostering intercultural sensitivity and social justice in educational contexts. The lab explores the theoretical and practical dimensions of unified Korean education, particularly through the lens of cultural sensitivity between North and South Korea, and investigates how teachers perceive and enact social justice in multicultural classrooms. Research also extends to the analysis of formal, implicit, and non-formal curricula to strengthen the foundations of effective and equitable education.
Professor Jeong-nan Park's research lab specializes in criminal law, constitutional law, and digital evidence law, with a primary focus on the constitutional protection of individual rights within criminal procedure. The lab investigates critical issues such as the admissibility of digital evidence obtained without warrants, the constitutional status of defendants’ rights—particularly the right to cross-examination—and the reform of sexual violence legislation to align with international human rights standards. The research also examines the role of expert personnel in sentencing procedures, advocating for professionalized and impartial sentencing investigations to ensure proportionality and fairness in criminal justice.
Professor Sung-Baek Sim's research lab focuses on clinical and translational studies in pediatric and neonatal health, with a strong emphasis on metabolic, neurological, and respiratory conditions in infants and children. The lab investigates critical issues such as energy drink consumption patterns among youth, the use of dexamethasone in preterm infants to prevent bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and the management of rare neurological disorders like hemimegalencephaly and hepatic hemangioma in infancy. The research also extends to environmental health, including atmospheric aerosol measurements and their impact on health. Overall, the lab integrates clinical data with public health and environmental science to improve early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies in pediatric populations.
Professor Hong, Jun Young's research lab specializes in human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genetics, with a focus on identifying and characterizing rare HLA alleles through high-resolution molecular analysis. The lab investigates the genetic variations—particularly single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) at specific codons—that distinguish HLA alleles, contributing to immunogenetic diversity and its implications in disease susceptibility, transplantation, and autoimmune disorders. Their work bridges molecular genetics and clinical immunology, advancing precision medicine in transplantation and immune-related diseases.
Professor Kyung-Sik Min's research lab specializes in New Testament textual criticism, early Christian literature, and the hermeneutics of biblical languages, with a strong focus on the Greek New Testament and its transmission history. The lab explores advanced text-critical methodologies such as the Critical Edition of the Greek New Testament (CBGM), investigates the textual remains of early Christian manuscripts—including the Oxyrhynchus Papyri—and examines the linguistic and socio-political contexts of the Synoptic Gospels. Additionally, the lab is engaged in the development of standardized transliteration systems for biblical Greek into Korean, aiming to enhance accessibility and scholarly consistency in Korean biblical studies.
