S7 E7 Prof. Joongi Kim, Yonsei University

2025-10-31

Prof. Joongi Kim, Yonsei University From Seoul to The Hague, from the classroom to the tribunal — this week’s guest has seen it all. We sit down with Dr. Joongi Kim, Professor of Law at Yonsei University and a leading figure in the development of arbitration across Asia and beyond. In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Kim shares: His journey from studying in the U.S. to shaping Korea’s arbitration landscape What “K-Arbitration” means and why the world should take notice His perspective on transparency, legitimacy, and reform in...

Prof. Joongi Kim, Yonsei University

From Seoul to The Hague, from the classroom to the tribunal — this week’s guest has seen it all.

We sit down with Dr. Joongi Kim, Professor of Law at Yonsei University and a leading figure in the development of arbitration across Asia and beyond.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Kim shares:

His journey from studying in the U.S. to shaping Korea’s arbitration landscape
What “K-Arbitration” means and why the world should take notice
His perspective on transparency, legitimacy, and reform in ISDS
Reflections on mentorship, teaching, and lessons learned from his students
Why diversity of thought — not just geography — is essential for the next era of arbitration

🎙️ Joined by host Chris Campbell and intern Lidia, this episode explores the intersection of culture, reform, and community in international dispute resolution.

🕒 Timestamps

Opening Notes – 00:38
Interview Begins – ~02:10
Personal Shift-- 00:50:20
Closing Notes – ~00:59:23

📚 Books Mentioned

The Analects of Confucius → Amazon
Modern Korean History: The 19th Century → Amazon
Gertrude Stein: Writings 1903–1932 → Amazon

🎶 Music Mentioned

K-Pop Demon Hunters Theme → YouTube
Billie Holiday – Blue Moon → YouTube
Chopin – Nocturne Op.9 No.2 → YouTube

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