Dr. E.J.R Cho

Institute for National Security Strategy (INSS), Seoul, Korea Research Fellow |
Apr. 2018~ present |
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Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea Lecturer, European Integration Theory, Introduction to European Studies, European Regional Studies |
Sep. 2023 ~Feb 2025 |
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Lecturer,‘Introduction to International Politics’, ‘Introduction to European Regional Studies’, ‘Introduction to Regional Studies I: European Integration Theories’, ‘Seminar on Area Studies’ (PG, Eng)
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Sep 2013-Feb 2015 |
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Underwood International College, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea Lecturer, ‘International Security’ (Eng), ‘European Union’ (Eng), ‘Human Rights and Humanitarianism in Global Politics’ (Eng) |
Feb 2013-Feb 2014, Feb 2015-Aug 2015 |
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Research Northeast Asian History Foundation (NAHF), Seoul Research Fellow , Institute of Korea-Japan Relations Major Project in Charge: <NAHF-EUROCLIO Joint International Conference: Multiperspectivity and Tolerance in History Teaching> (July 24-27, 2017, Seoul) |
Feb 2017-Mar 2018 |
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Center for International Studies (CIS), Seoul National University, Seoul Research Fellow of Social Science Korea (SSK) Project Title: ‘Studies of Complex Organising Principles and Regional Orders in East Asia: Theories and Practice’ Project Director: Professor Chaesung Chun, Seoul National University Project webpage: http://www.eastasiair.com/ Leads a seminar on nuclear world order
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Apr 2014-Aug 2016 |
Research Interests
THEORY: Critical Security and Ontological Security
REGION: Northeast Asia and Europe
AGENDA: Nuclear Politics (Nuclear Norm-building, Nuclear Narratives and Global Hibakusha), Geopolitics (Multi-Domain Dynamics, Centre-Margin Dynamics, Indo-Pacific Strategies, Polar Politics), Digital Fascism (Technological Development and Democracy, Citizenship and National Sovereignty in the Post-Human Era, AI and Surveillance)
Academic Papers/Book currently working on: 1) Global Hibakusha: Critical Security Views on Unfinished Nuclear Suffering 2) Nuclear Decalcomania: Contrasting German Anti-Nuclear and French Pro-Nuclear Discourses 3) Historical Legacy of Nuclear Taboo in South Korea and its Influence to National Nuclear Discourse 4) Reassessing Okinawa's Strategic Role in the Evolving U.S. Global Strategy 5) Digital Fascism (manuscript)
Scholarly Publications
- ‘Epistemological Turn in North Korean Studies: Critical Analysis of North Korean Threat Theory’, North Korea and International Relations, Seoul: Neulpum, 2018, pp. 251-288. [ISBN: 979-11-88024-12-4].
- ‘South Korean Views on Japan’s Constitutional Reform under the Abe Government’, co-authorship with Ki-young Shin, The Pacific Review 31(2), pp. 256-266, 2018.
- ‘Nation Branding for Survival in North Korea: The Arirang Festival and Nuclear Weapons Tests’, Geopolitics, 22(3), 2017, pp. 594-622.
- New Understanding of International Security in the 21st Century’ World Politics, vol. 26. 2017, pp. 179-216. [ISBN: 979-11-88108-14-5].
- ‘Pan-European Peace against Ideology: The Helsinki Accord (1975)’in Association of European Integration Studies, European Integration History through Treaties, Seoul: NopiGipi, pp. 257-274, 2016, [ISBN: 978-89-7588-330-9].
- ‘A Critique on Nuclear Pessimism: Role of US Bilateral Nuclear Cooperation in Nuclear Non-Proliferation’, Korean Journal of International Relations, 56(2), pp. 117-161, 2016.
- ‘Non-Proliferation Efforts at Risk: A Study of North Korea’s Network for Nuclear and Missile Cooperation’, National Strategy, 20 (3), pp. 1-39, 2014.
- ‘Anglo-American Special Relationship and European Integration: British Membership to the EU’ in B. E. Ahn and et.al, EU-US Relations: History and Issues, Seoul: Seoul National University Press, ch 4, 2014, [ISBN: 978-89-521-1594-2 (94340)].
- ‘EURATOM: Bridging ‘Rapprochement’ and ‘Radiance’ of France in the Post-war’, Journal of International and Area Studies, 20 (2), Dec 2013, pp. 51-65, 2013
Policy Publications (open source only)
- ‘The Arctic as a Geopolitical Battleground: U.S. Strategic Realignment and Implications for Korea’ INSS Strategy Report no. 316. 18 Apr. 2025. https://www.inss.re.kr/publication/bbs/js_view.do?nttId=41037482&bbsId=js&page=1&searchCnd=100&searc
- ‘Germany's General Election: Prospects and Implications for the Next Government's Foreign Strategy’ Co-authorship with Kyung-Suk Kim, Issue Brief 671, INSS, 19 Mar 2025. https://www.inss.re.kr/publication/bbs/ib_view.do?nttId=41037460&bbsId=ib&page=1&searchCnd=100&searchWrd=
- ‘Trump and Greenland: Intensifying US-China Rivalry in the Arctic’ Co-authorship with Il-Seok Oh, Issue Brief 647, INSS, 16 Jan 2025. https://inss.re.kr/publication/bbs/ib_view.do?nttId=41037416&bbsId=ib&page=2&searchCnd=100&searchWrd=
- ‘Ukraine’s Suspension of Russian Gas Transit (January 1, 2025): Europe’s Energy Crisis and the Test of Political Resilience’ Co-authorship with Il-Seok Oh, Issue Brief 644, INSS 8 Jan 2025. https://inss.re.kr/publication/bbs/ib_view.do?nttId=41037409&bbsId=ib&page=3&searchCnd=100&searchWrd=
- ‘Alliance or Autonomy? Navigating Strategic Choices of Europe under Trump 2.0’ INSS Strategy Report no. 307, 20. Jan. 2025. https://www.inss.re.kr/publication/bbs/js_view.do?nttId=41037422&bbsId=js&page=1&searchCnd=100&searchWrd=%EC%A1%B0%EC%9D%80%EC%A0%95
- ‘The Prelude to the AI Norms Race: Analysis and Outlook for the Entry into Force of the EU AI Act (Aug 2024)’ Co-authorship with Junghyun Yoon, INSS Strategy Report 302, INSS, 10 Jan 2025. https://www.inss.re.kr/publication/bbs/js_view.do?nttId=41037411&bbsId=js&page=1&searchCnd=100&searchWrd=%EC%A1%B0%EC%9D%80%EC%A0%95
- ‘Strategic Evolution in the Arctic: ‘The US 2024 Arctic Strategy’ and Its Global Implications’ Issue Brief 110(7), INSS, 7 Aug. 2024. https://www.inss.re.kr/en/publications/bbs/ib_en_view.do?nttId=41037247&bbsId=ib_en&page=2&searchCnd=1&searchWrd=
- ‘Prospects and Implications of Modi’s Third-Term Foreign Strategy: A ‘Strong India’ and a ‘Flexible South Korea’’ Issue Brief no.569, INSS, 25 June 2024. https://www.inss.re.kr/publication/bbs/ib_view.do?nttId=41037214&bbsId=ib&page=1&searchCnd=100&searchWrd=%EC%A1%B0%EC%9D%80%EC%A0%95
- ‘The Era of the Space-Cyber Nexus: Launch of the KASA (Korean Aerospace Administration) and Its Implications’ Co-authorship with Gunsik Hong, Issue Brief no.564, 13 June 2024. https://www.inss.re.kr/publication/bbs/ib_view.do?nttId=41037198&bbsId=ib&page=1&searchCnd=100&searchWrd=%EC%A1%B0%EC%9D%80%EC%A0%95
- ‘The Current Status and Prospects of the 'Russian Threat' in Europe: Implications for Korea-NATO Cooperation’, Issue Brief no.556, INSS, 3 June 2024. https://www.inss.re.kr/publication/bbs/ib_view.do?nttId=41037185&bbsId=ib&page=1&searchCnd=100&searchWrd=%EC%A1%B0%EC%9D%80%EC%A0%95
- ‘EU Space Security and Defence Strategy: Enhancing ‘Strategic Autonomy’ and ‘Interoperability’ INSS Strategy Report no.266, 30 May 2024.
- ‘The Significance and Implications of the Passage of the EU's Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AI Act)’, Co-authorship with Junghyun Yoon, Issue Brief no.527, INSS, 25 Mar. 2024. https://www.inss.re.kr/publication/bbs/ib_view.do?nttId=41037112&bbsId=ib&page=1&searchCnd=100&searchWrd=%EC%A1%B0%EC%9D%80%EC%A0%95
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‘Navigating Uncertainty: Assessing France and Germany’s Latest National Strategies and Their Implications for Korea’ INSS Strategy Report no.235, 27 Nov. 2023. https://www.inss.re.kr/publication/bbs/js_view.do?nttId=41037021&bbsId=js&page=1&searchCnd=100&searchWrd=%EC%A1%B0%EC%9D%80%EC%A0%95