About

Who we are

Based in Seoul, SWERP offers an online forum for research projects in political science. Our aim is to provide researchers an opportunity to present in-progress research, receive feedback, and improve their projects. Professors, researchers, and advanced graduate students are encouraged to attend and participate. We welcome all research topics related to political science, including but not limited to international relations, comparative politics, Korean politics, and American politics.

SWERP committee members

• Brandon Ives, Seoul National University
• Seo-young Silvia Kim, Seoul National University
• Haillie Na-Kyung Lee, Seoul National University
• Jong Hee Park, Seoul National University

Our aims

Research development

Offer a forum for researchers to present working papers, facilitating feedback from peers with the aim of advancing their research.

Networking

Provide a space for researchers to exchange ideas, collaborate, and foster the development of innovative projects across universities and political science.

Teaching

Create an environment for professors, researchers, and graduate students to engage in the collaborative research process, offering exposure to the challenges and standards of developing papers for publication.