38 North’s 2025-2026 cohort of the Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program will discuss findings from their original research and offer perspectives on their colleagues’ work. 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 North Korean state media.
Featured Speakers

Miriam Ali, Doctoral Candidate, Franklin University

Se Young Hwang, Business Development, Commercial Space Sector

Chan Mo Ku, Researcher, Embassy of the Republic of Korea

Haruka Chunhyang Satake, Young Leader, The Pacific Forum

Donghyuk (David) Shin, Researcher, Sejong Institute

Jenny Town, Senior Fellow, Director, 38 North Program, Stimson Center (Moderator)