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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · Jul 15

From May 2025 -

Anti-Asian Hate Crimes and American Reputation - cup.org/43cUf7F

- Joonseok Yang, @sungeunkim.bsky.social, @jongheepark.bsky.social & @inbok.bsky.social

#OpenAccess

BJPolS abstract discussing a study on the domestic consequences of hate crimes in the USA and their impact on various perceptions and legislative actions.

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Hans Schattle @hansschattle.bsky.social · May 30

This virtual event next Tuesday (June 3) will take place as the ballots in South Korea's presidential election are being counted!

Looking forward to joining my Yonsei polisci colleagues @jeonghyunkim.bsky.social and @inbok.bsky.social plus Seo-Hyun Park at Lafayette College.

All are welcome!

International Studies Association @isanet.bsky.social · May 29

Join us for a discussion on South Korea's #Presidential election! This election follows the impeachment of the country’s former president after his martial law decree. A panel of experts will explain what this election means for the future of #Democracy in #SouthKorea & the #World: buff.ly/kn5Usex

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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · May 15

NEW -

Anti-Asian Hate Crimes and American Reputation - cup.org/43cUf7F

"findings underscore the global significance of addressing hate crimes in the USA for the country’s reputation and soft power"

-Joonseok Yang, @sungeunkim.bsky.social, @jongheepark.bsky.social & @inbok.bsky.social

#OpenAccess

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Inbok Rhee @inbok.bsky.social · Mar 14

The Korean Association of Party Studies Presents: A fireside chat exploring how political and social movements respond to the challenges facing democracy today. Marshall Ganz (Harvard) and @jaeyeonkim.bsky.social discuss strategies for activism, organizing, and democratic renewal.

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Inbok Rhee @inbok.bsky.social · Feb 3

Our study contributes to debates on soft power & strategic competition.

When public diplomacy is seen as self-serving, it backfires—especially for China.

For policymakers, the takeaway is clear: mutuality matters.

🔗 Full paper: doi.org/10.1080/0305...

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Citizen Responses to Donor-Centeredness in the US-China Public Diplomacy Competition

The rapid expansion of China’s public diplomacy initiatives has garnered significant scholarly and popular attention as it challenges the sphere of a more traditional public diplomacy player, the U...

doi.org

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Inbok Rhee @inbok.bsky.social · Feb 3

Alliances shape perceptions of donor-centered diplomacy.

📌 Citizens in US-aligned countries (e.g. 🇯🇵🇦🇺🇬🇧) were less likely to penalize the US.
📌 Citizens in China-aligned countries (e.g. 🇷🇺) reacted negatively to US donor-centeredness.

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Inbok Rhee @inbok.bsky.social · Feb 3

🌍 This has real-world implications:

Public diplomacy is a battleground for influence. If China wants to close the gap with the US, it may need to move away from donor-centered approaches and focus more on recipient needs.

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Inbok Rhee @inbok.bsky.social · Feb 3

Why? China’s soft power deficit means it has less room for strategic missteps.

When China is seen as prioritizing its own interests, skepticism rises.

The US, despite similar motives, seems to benefit from a more resilient reputation. 🔍

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Inbok Rhee @inbok.bsky.social · Feb 3

When a Chinese project was framed as donor-centric, support dropped by 3.6 percentage points.

Yet, when a US project was framed the same way, it had no meaningful impact on perceptions.

🇨🇳⬇️ 3.6% 📉
🇺🇸 ↔️ No significant change

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Inbok Rhee @inbok.bsky.social · Feb 3

📌 13 countries, 15,393 respondents
📌 Tested donor-centric vs. recipient-oriented framing in public diplomacy
📌 Measured how citizens react to projects from China vs. the US

Key finding: Donor-centeredness hurts China’s soft power—but not the US.

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Inbok Rhee @inbok.bsky.social · Feb 3

🇺🇸🇨🇳 China’s public diplomacy is often criticized as donor-centered—prioritizing Beijing’s interests over mutual benefits.

But does this affect how citizens in recipient countries respond?

We ran a multi-country survey experiment to find out. 📊

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Inbok Rhee @inbok.bsky.social · Feb 3

🚨 New paper:

Citizen Responses to Donor-Centeredness in the US-China Public Diplomacy Competition, with Sung Eun Kim (@sungeunkim.bsky.social), Jong Hee Park (@jongheepark.bsky.social), and Joonseok Yang

International Interactions (@intlinteractions.bsky.social):
🔗 doi.org/10.1080/0305... (1/🧵)

Citizen Responses to Donor-Centeredness in the US-China Public Diplomacy Competition

The rapid expansion of China’s public diplomacy initiatives has garnered significant scholarly and popular attention as it challenges the sphere of a more traditional public diplomacy player, the U...

doi.org

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Inbok Rhee @inbok.bsky.social · Dec 14

Anyone interested in democracy and its challenges is welcome to join! 🌍 This includes international students, foreign correspondents, scholars, or anyone curious about South Korea's recent developments. Let’s have an engaging conversation—hope to see you there!

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Inbok Rhee @inbok.bsky.social · Dec 14

Join us for a panel on Democratic Crisis in S. Korea & Its International Implications 📅 Dec. 19, 8 PM EST / Dec. 20, 10 AM KST. Discussion on the aftermath of martial law.
📍In English, open to all. Register for Q&A: myumi.ch/1b8z2. Please share widely!

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Boram Lee @boramlee.bsky.social · Dec 11

So far, 282 political scientists worldwide have signed and supported our statement on impeachment. Hankyore, a mainstream media outlet, featured this just hours ago, and more to come. Thank you!!

www.hani.co.kr/arti/politic...

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Inbok Rhee @inbok.bsky.social · Dec 10

www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIW9...

정치학자 특별 기획 집담회-계엄, 헌정 질서 도전과 한국의 민주주의

YouTube video by 연세대학교 정치학과 BK21 교육연구단

www.youtube.com

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Inbok Rhee @inbok.bsky.social · Dec 9

시국선언문에도 적었듯, 우리가 지지하는 정당, 추구하는 정치적 가치나 신념의 차이는 반헌법적·반민주적 비상계엄령 앞에서 무의미합니다. 현재의 반헌법적이고 반민주적인 상황이 조속히 탄핵이라는 헌법적 절차를 통해 헌정 질서를 회복하는 방향으로 마무리되기를 바랍니다.

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Inbok Rhee @inbok.bsky.social · Dec 9

정치학자 시국선언문은 다양한 외국어로 번역되어 현재 전세계 각국의 정치학자들이 지지와 연대의 의미로 서명을 이어가는 중입니다.

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Inbok Rhee @inbok.bsky.social · Dec 9

어제의 한국 정치학자 시국선언에 이어 내일은 현 상황에 대한 특별 기획 집담회를 연세대에서 가질 예정입니다. 이번 집담회를 시작으로 계속 권역별로 정치학자 집담회를 이어갈 계획입니다. 집담회 온라인 생중계 주소는 아직 확정되지 않아 내일 중으로 댓글에 이어 올리겠습니다.

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Inbok Rhee @inbok.bsky.social · Dec 8

On Dec 3, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law. 600+ political scientists of South Korea condemned this in a joint statement, urging impeachment. **We ask political scientists worldwide to please read & sign in support**: bit.ly/3Bfxc2j

A Declaration by Political Scientists of South Korea

Call for an Immediate Reintroduction and the Passage of the Impeachment Bill to Restore the Constitutional Order

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Seo-young Silvia Kim @sysilviakim.bsky.social · Dec 8

573 political scientists in and out of Korea have written and signed a declaration calling for Yoon's immediate impeachment. I've translated it into English with Prof. Jeong Hyun Kim at Yonsei:

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

A Declaration of Political Scientists of South Korea

A Declaration by Political Scientists of South Korea Call for an Immediate Reintroduction and the Passage of the Impeachment Bill to Restore the Constitutional Order The emergency martial law declar...

docs.google.com

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Sangsin Lee @sslee.bsky.social · Dec 8

정치학자 573명의 시국선언

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Daniel A. Pinkston, Ph.D. @dpinkston.bsky.social · Dec 8

573 Korean political science scholars have issued a public statement declaring that Yoon's impeachment is the only way to resolve the current situation. They have 4 demands:

1. Resubmit an impeachment motion in the National Assembly
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Sangsin Lee @sslee.bsky.social · Dec 8

정치학자 573명의 시국선언

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William Gallo @williamgallo.bsky.social · Dec 8

The answer below, from Yoon's office. If they know, they're not saying.

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Dave Kang @daveckang.bsky.social · Dec 5

U.S. embassy in Seoul did not condem Yoon's attempted coup.
First US was “Closely tracking" the situation…and then praised Yoon's capitulation and end of martial law as "a crucial step".
Then the US praised “shared values” …what are those values again?
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South Korea’s Martial Law Turmoil Threatens Pacific Alliance With U.S. and Japan

Donald J. Trump had been seen as the main risk factor for the partnership between Tokyo, Seoul and Washington. Then came martial law in South Korea.

www.nytimes.com

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