Doctoral Student in Asian Languages and Cultures
About
Current Research Interests:
Jane Lee commenced her scholarly pursuit in the realm of political science, nurturing an intricate fascination with North Korea. In the nascent stages of her research, she shed light on the often-unaddressed quandary faced by North Korean defectors at the precipice of repatriation—a dilemma stemming from both the vagueness inherent in human rights legislation and the intricate geopolitical and economic entanglements between North Korea and its contiguous nations. As her academic odyssey evolved, Jane shifted her lens from predominantly security-centric paradigms to an encompassing exploration of North Korean societal and cultural intricacies. This metamorphosis propelled her interest from defectors' narratives to the tales of individuals rendered stateless in the contemporary globalized epoch. During her master's studies, she expanded her research purview to encapsulate Korean diasporic communities beyond the confines of the Korean peninsula.
At ALC, Jane Lee delves deep into the multifaceted nature of the Korean diaspora, endeavoring to ascertain the influence of gender roles in the identity crafting of this diaspora. She is committed to discerning the magnitude of intensification or attenuation of these roles relative to their ancestral origins or preceding generations. Moreover, Jane remains ardent in her pursuit to uncover the unique evolutionary trajectories these roles might be charting.
Languages:
Korean, Spanish
