Chanhui LEE
Tagline:Research Student in Sociology, Asia-Pacific Studies at Waseda University
Tokyo, 일본
About Me
I am a researcher specializing in contemporary Japanese cultural practices and identity formation, with particular expertise in how individuals negotiate authenticity and resistance in the digital age. My Master's research on Japanese women's beauty practices revealed how seemingly mundane acts carry profound cultural and political meanings, which has evolved into my current focus on how Japanese amateur art communities (doujin) resist generative AI-driven content. My work is grounded in rigorous Japanese language training, immersive research experience in Japan, and a professional background in cross-cultural digital media management.
Research Interests
- Japanese society and culture
- Media and cultural studies
- Creative industries
- Cultural medium
- Technology and humanity
- Identity
Education
Master of International Area Studies
from: 2021, until: 2023Field of study:International StudiesSchool:Seoul National UniversityLocation:Seoul, Republic of Korea
Bachelor of Arts
from: 2016, until: 2020Field of study:HumanitiesSchool:Nagoya UniversityLocation:Nagoya, Japan
Work Experiences
KOICA Young Professional / Program Coordinator, Development Cooperation Policy Program (DCPP)
from: 2024, until: 2025Organization:Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul National UniversityLocation:Seoul, Republic of Korea
Description:- Program Operational Support
Oversaw the operations of the DCPP Master’s program, supporting the academic schedule, admission, graduation processes, and general student management.
Assisted with orientation and administrative procedures for newly admitted students
Facilitated academic and logistical support, ensuring efficient communication and process management to enable smooth program execution. - Academic Event Planning and Coordination
Organized and managed academic seminars and events to enhance learning and networking opportunities for participants.
Coordinated seminar logistics, managed speaker invitations, created promotional materials, and moderated Q&A sessions to foster constructive discussions. - Communications and Program Promotion
Managed official program website and social media accounts, providing monthly updates on field trips, seminars, and program events.
- Program Operational Support
Operations Staff, Overseas Cooperation Department, Global Business Group
from: 2023, until: 2024Organization:LK Ventures Co., Ltd.Location:Seoul, Republic of Korea
Description:LK Ventures, owner of the self-photo studio brand ‘Life4cut,’ is a leading company in young K-Culture, beloved by consumers who appreciate Korean culture worldwide.
As a member of the Overseas Cooperation Team, I was responsible for managing key updates to distributors in 16 countries where we are newly expanding, conducting culturally-informed communication based on understanding of each country’s situation and culture, analyzing royalty settlements and trends, and handling inbound partnership and cooperation inquiries.- Moderate Overseas Operations and Partnerships
Handling communication with foreign distributors and fostering new partnerships, analyzing international commercial markets, and overseeing large-scale collaborations like the Hyundai Motor Thailand launch event and MIKAZUKI Resort partnership in Vietnam. This led to the brand expanding to 24 countries worldwide.
Product Royalty Management - Support sales settlements and invoicing based on the country and intellectual property rights of the self-photo studio service, their primary export. Utilizing data for visualization, outlining future business directions, and gathering market insights. Also, analyzing overseas business trends in collaboration with local partners, conducting market research, and performing multiple sales analyses for strategic business planning.
- Moderate Overseas Operations and Partnerships
Honors & Awards
Graduate of Honors
date: 2023-08-31Issuer:Seoul National University
Distinguished Thesis Award
date: 2023-08-31Issuer:Seoul National University
Publications
The Background and Significance of Merge in Japanese National Universities in the 2000s
Journal ArticlePublisher:Review of International and Area StudiesDate:2021Authors:Chanhui LeeJeehwan Park
Conference Contributions
16th Annual Conference on Asian Studies: Bodies, Gender, Identities
From: 2022
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