I am a PhD Candidate at the Leiden Centre for Digital Humanities and the Leiden Institute for Area Studies at Leiden University, specializing in Korean Studies. Additionally, I have the honor of serving as a Junior Research Fellow at the Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies.
My research interest lies in Digital Humanities (DH) by applying computational tools to Korean history, with a focus on computer vision. By integrating computer vision with traditional historical analysis, my research aims to enhance our understanding of Korean history through the innovative use of digital tools. Computer vision, in particular, allows for the detailed examination of visual materials, facilitating a deeper understanding of historical contexts and developments.
About me
PhD Candidate in Digital Humanities and Korean Studies ∙ Leiden University Junior Research Fellow ∙ Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies Researcher ∙ Leiden HumAN
Currently, my dissertation explores the application of computer vision in understanding Colonial Korean history through two distinct case studies:
Researching the visual identities of Colonial Korean print shops
This case study aims to uncover how print shops in Colonial Korea left their mark on the produced text through various printing techniques, type designs, and motifs. By applying computer vision, I analyze patterns and trends that reveal the evolution of their influences.
Visual analysis of Colonial Korean advertisements to examine consumer culture
This case study focuses on the examination of Colonial Korean advertisements to understand the development of consumer culture. Utilizing computer vision, I dissect the imagery, themes, and messages conveyed in these advertisements, providing insights into the societal values, desires, and economic conditions of Colonial Korea.
Prior to beginning my PhD and Junior Research Fellowship, I worked on topic modeling colonial Korean magazines, aiming to quantify leftist thought in Kaebyŏk 개벽 during my BA. For my MA, I conducted a preliminary study on the potential of computer vision models to identifying the print shop of colonial Korean magazines.
M.A. in Asian Studies (Korea Focus) ∙ Leiden University ∙ 2022 B.A. in Korean Studies ∙ Leiden University ∙ 2021
Education
I am currently teaching a workshop series Deep Learning for the Humanities. I am also the T.A for the the course NLP for the Humanities