Japan’s Politics field

Education

Ph.D. Politics, Ohio State University, 1994
   (Thesis: Policy Change and Political Leadership in Japan:    Case Studies of Administrative Reform and Tax Reform)
M.A. Politics, Ohio State University
B.A. Trade, Seoul National University

Academic Publications

Books:

4 strong surrounding countries: 1996-1997: strong analysis    of the Political Elite (1998)
Research on the NGO movement in Japan(1998)
Political reorganization and policy change in Japan (1996)
Reconsideration of Korea-Japan relations: Hot Issues and    Tasks(1995)

Journal Articles:

The Development of Political Change and Diplomacy in Japan, repercussions on National Security Policy

Current Research Area

Japan’s domestic politics and policy-making procedure