Yoonsoo Kim
I am a Ph.D. candidate in Political Science at the University of Minnesota, specializing in cities' engagement in global climate change politics. My research focuses on understanding why certain cities commit to specific Environmental Transnational Municipal Networks (ETMNs) and the outcomes of these commitments. Additionally, I explore how central governments respond to cities' diplomatic activities within these networks. My broader interests include urban politics, environmental politics, transnational networks, and the interactions between transnational, national, and subnational actors. My regional focus is on South Korea and the United States, and I employ methodologies such as semi-structured interviews, participant observation, archival research, and process tracing. In Summer 2023, I worked as a researcher at the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) Korea Office. You can reach me at [email protected].
Educational Background
- B.A.: Political Science and International Relations, Korea University, 2017 -
- M.A.: Political Science and International Relations, Korea University, 2019 -