38 North’s 2025-2026 cohort of the Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program will discuss findings from their original research. Fellows will cover a range of policy-relevant topics related to North Korea such as alternative pathways to engagement, inter-Korean relations, adaptations to modern warfare, and evolving North Korean leadership and messaging.

Moderators

  • Jenny Town
    Jenny Town

    Senior Fellow and Director, 38 North || Stimson Center

Presenters

  • Miriam Ali
    Miriam Ali

    Doctoral Candidate || Franklin University

  • Se Young Hwang
    Se Young Hwang

    Business Development || Commercial Space Sector

  • Chan Mo Ku
    Chan Mo Ku

    Researcher || Embassy of the Republic of Korea

  • Haruka Chunhyang Satake
    Haruka Chunhyang Satake

    Leader || The Pacific Forum

  • Donghyuk (David) Shin
    Donghyuk (David) Shin

    Researcher || Sejong Institute