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I am a professor of nonmarket strategy at the Kogod School of Business, American University.  My research examines how firms navigate nonmarket environments across diverse institutional contexts, with a particular focus on corporate corruption and corporate political influence.  Specifically, I study how firm-level characteristics and external social and institutional pressures influence firms’ nonmarket strategy choices among overt, concealed, and covert forms of influence.  I also examine how these external forces affect firms’ internal organizational decisions and how those decisions, in turn, influence firm outcomes.  My research considers the social welfare implications of those strategic and organizational choices.
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I serve on the editorial boards of the Strategic Management Journal and the Journal of International Business Studies.  In 2026, I was honored to receive the Journal of International Business Studies Best Reviewer Award.
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Research Interests: nonmarket strategy • global strategy • political economy • corporate political activity and political connections • corruption and anti-corruption • corporate sociopolitical engagement • emerging markets
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Research Impact


Honors, Awards, and Service (Selected)


Honors and Awards

Journal of International Business Studies Best Reviewer Award (2026)
Kogod Faculty Award for Outstanding Research (2018, 2020, 2021, and 2025)
Kogod Faculty Award for Outstanding Service (2022)
Best Paper, Showcase Research Symposium on Immigration and Strategy, Academy of Management Annual Meeting (2021)
Finalist, Wiley-Blackwell Outstanding Dissertation Award, Strategic Management Division, Academy of Management (2011) – the first South Korean scholar to receive this recognition since the award’s inception.
Honorable Mention, Anti-Corruption Research Network Research Paper Competition, Transparency International (2010)
Research Professorships, Grants, and Fellowships
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Kogod IB Research Professorship (competitive, 2023–present)
Kogod Research Professorship (competitive, 2020–2023)
Competitive Research Grant Awards, Korean Studies Grants, The Academy of Korean Studies (2015–2017 and 2025–2026)
POSCO Research Fellowship Award, The East-West Center (competitive, 2017)
Competitive Research Grant Award, Center for International Business Education and Research, The George Washington University (2009)
Editorial and Professional Service
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Editorial Review Board, Strategic Management Journal (present)
Editorial Review Board, Journal of International Business Studies (present)
Expert, Transparency International Expert Network (present)
Chair, Kogod Faculty Council, Kogod School of Business (AY 2021–2022)
Vice Chair, Kogod Faculty Council, Kogod School of Business (AY 2020–2021)
Teaching Experience


American University

Global Strategy: Integration and Practice
Undergraduate 

Fundamentals of Int'l Business  
Undergraduate (In-person, Online, Hybrid)
Fall 2023 In-Person Course Teaching Rating: 5/5 with a Response Rate of 97% (35 enrollees)
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Fundamentals of Int'l Business– AU Habits of Mind  
Undergraduate (In-person, Online, Hybrid)
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Fundamentals of Int'l Business–Kogod Honors Program  
Undergraduate with Kogod Honors
   
Export-Import Management   
Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate
HEC Montréal

International Financial Management 
Undergraduate

Landscape and Challenges of International Business  
Graduate (MA in International Business)

Corporate Governance: An International Perspective
Ph.D. (Co-teaching)
The George Washington University

International Business Finance  
Undergraduate

The International Financial Environment  
Undergraduate
‌Teaching: Thank You!


"I am writing to thank you ...  Your class truly deepened my understanding of international business and left a strong impression on how I think about strategy in real-world contexts. ..."
M. L., Fall 2025
"I just wanted to thank you for all your help with ibus-300 this semester!! I definitely learned so much and will continue to learn more about international business!!"
P. Y., Fall 2025
"… Thank you once again for making this course such a great one and for teaching me so many interesting things that I will definitely apply in my future …."
I. R., Fall 2025
"...I wanted to take a moment to thank you for such an engaging and insightful course  ... I also deeply appreciated the perspectives you shared outside the classroom. Your guidance on navigating internship opportunities was invaluable, ... It has been a privilege to learn from you, and I would love to stay connected beyond this semester. Thank you again for your dedication and for making the course so impactful."
D. T., Fall 2024
"We wanted to reach out and thank you for a great semester learning about International Business. Upon starting the semester, we quickly found ourselves fascinated by our course concepts and I have found myself considering a specialization in International Business for my major in Business Administration. We also wanted to thank you for continuously creating a positive and nurturing class environment where we felt heavily supported and encouraged to do our best work."
H. R. & S. R., Fall 2024
"I want to thank you for everything that you have done. Thank you for your hard work and dedication, and for always being very supportive and always being available to assist me with any questions. The class was very engaging, and I learned a lot about International Business during the class. Thank you so much for everything."
G. G., Fall 2024
“... I found your career insights especially helpful, and I am looking into possible pursuing a future career/internship with the … after you introduced it to the class. As an … student who just took my first Kogod class, I must admit that I’ve found myself enjoying Kogod even more than …!”
I. A., Fall 2024
"Thank you so much!  It has been a pleasure being in your class. I always looked forward to the lessons each week, and I will never forget the concepts I learned in IBUS-300. You've had a tremendous impact on my learning, and your teaching has truly made a difference in my life."
N. S., Fall 2024
"... I want to thank you for a great semester. Though I am a ... major, I know that the knowledge regarding global strategy, strategic alliances, cultural differences in business, and more will be absolutely essential for me in my future career. You made this class incredibly informative and enjoyable."
S. S., Spring 2024
"... thank you for teaching the IBUS course the way you did, it really improved my knowledge and understanding about the contents of the course and the exam that you conducted was also very well structured and actually tested my application of all the concepts taught in class.
I really enjoyed studying this course."
D. M., Spring 2024
"... I've truly enjoyed your class and it has even one of my favorite academic experiences in my life."
I. S., Spring 2023
"... I also learned a lot from chatting with you. Not only knowledge, but more ideas. Your care for me made me feel the warmth of family in a foreign country..."
S. L., Fall 2022
"... thanks to you for an awesome semester ... I wasn’t sure what to expect, but because of professors like you, I’m off to a great start on the business track at AU. ... You are so invested in all of us, and that means a lot. ... I’m not sure what path I want to take in Kogod yet, but you’ve given me a lot to think about. ... and I can’t thank you enough for an excellent introduction."
L. O., Spring 2022
"... thank you for being a great professor and for a great class. Having international business at first was scary as a female because I feel as if in a lot of countries it’s rare to see females with the major due to culture standards. But I wanted to say thank you, because after taking your class I definitely feel more confident with my choice and want to continue learning about it..."
A. A., Fall 2021
“... I wanted to thank you for this semester. I really enjoyed your classes and how well you prepared for them. ... I remain positive that everything is going to be alright in the near future.”
S. E., Spring 2020
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