Dr. Yoomi Kim | Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award
Lecturer, Sahmyook University, South Korea
Dr. Yoomi Kim is a researcher specializing in Political Economy, ASEAN Studies, and International Economic Cooperation. Her research focuses on ASEAN regional integration, Korea–ASEAN economic relations, trade competitiveness, cultural cooperation, and sustainable development. She has extensive experience in teaching, policy research, and international academic publishing.
Profile
- ORCID: 0000-0003-2832-7825
Education
- Ph.D. in East Asian Studies, University of Malaya, Malaysia (2023)
- M.A. in India and ASEAN Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea (2009)
- B.A. in Malay-Indonesian Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea (2006)
Professional Experience
- Lecturer, Sahmyook University (2025–Present)
- Lecturer, Graduate International Area Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (2023–Present)
- Lecturer, Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (2019–2023)
- Researcher, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (2011–2014)
- International Reporter, EBN (2009–2010)
Research Interests
- Political Economy
- ASEAN Studies
- Korea–ASEAN Relations
- International Trade
- Regional Economic Integration
- Cultural Cooperation
- Sustainable Development
Awards & Honours
- Best Paper Award, ICNCT 2025 – A Comparative Analysis of Export Competitiveness of Korea in the ASEAN-5 Market
Selected Publications
- A Comparative Analysis of Export Competitiveness of Korea in the ASEAN-5 Market (Operations and Supply Chain Management, 2025)
- Economic Impacts of a Possible South Korea–Malaysia FTA on Trade (Suvannabhumi, 2023)
- Advancing Regional Economic Integration: Co-operation between the Republic of Korea and ASEAN (2022)
- Interdependence of Manufacturing Industry between Korea and ASEAN-5 Countries (2022)
Areas of Expertise
- ASEAN Political Economy
- International Trade
- Korea–ASEAN Cooperation
- Regional Economic Integration
- Development Studies
- International Relations
- Public Policy Analysis
Conclusion
Dr. Yoomi Kim is an accomplished researcher whose work contributes to the understanding of ASEAN political economy, regional economic integration, and international trade. Through her teaching, policy research, and scholarly publications, she has advanced knowledge on Korea–ASEAN cooperation and sustainable regional development. Her research continues to support academic excellence and international collaboration in Asian studies.