In addition to my work experience at universities (Ewha Womans University, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul National University), and nonprofits (Hangang Network, Turkish Cultural Center), I have offered my expertise in academic, public, and nonprofit settings. The following is a list of some of these organizations I have offered my expertise to.
Governmental Organizations
Korean Presidency
Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Dr. Kadir Jun Ayhan during Dr. Ayhan’s appointment to the Presidential Transition Panel in 2022.
2022: 20th Presidential Transition Panel
- Contributed to writing of the 20th Presidential Transition Panel White Paper as an appointed member of the committee.
2023: Presidential Special Committee on Coexistence with Immigrants
Contributed to writing of the Policy Recommendations as an appointed member of the committee.
Contributed to presenting the recommendations to the Korean President.
2022: Presented advice to the Office of the President of the Republic Korea regarding presidential public diplomacy (off-the-record meeting).
Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Dr. Kadir Jun Ayhan presented at the MOFA’s public diplomacy panel at Jeju Forum alongside prominent panelists.
2013-2020: Public Diplomacy Scholars Group (a.k.a. Public Diplomacy Honorary Envoy, and Doldahm Club)
2014: Contributed to organizing and presented in the Korea in the World: Promoting Mutual Understanding and Global Partnerships conference and edited book.
2016: Contracted to organize paper contest, and conference at Seoul National University and an edited volume: Korea’s Public Diplomacy
2016: Contracted to organize 16 youth forum events, Seoul Youth Forum, at Seoul National University, Ewha Womans University, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, KAIST, Ajou University, and final event at the Seoul Plaza Hotel. Pamphlet
2017: Contracted to organize paper contest, and conference at Ewha Womans University and an edited volume: Korea’s Soft Power and Public Diplomacy
2020: Contracted to organize a paper contest and an edited volume: Collection of Essays on Korea’s Public Diplomacy
Presented and offered advice at 10+ closed-door meetings organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on public diplomacy.
2015: Served as an advisor for the All Citizens Are Public Diplomats initiative for people-to-people diplomacy.
2018: Presented as an invited speaker at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ panel on public diplomacy, entitled “Vision of Public Diplomacy for Northeast Asia,” at the 2018 Jeju Forum.
2019: Presented advice on evaluation of public diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Policy-oriented Public Diplomacy Advisory Meeting.
Korea Foundation
Dr. Kadir Jun Ayhan interview Dr. Joseph S. Nye during the 2020 Public Diplomacy Week.
2021-2023: Steering Advisory Committee for Empowerment of Cultural Exchanges and Cooperation
- Contributed to the evaluation and planning of cultural diplomacy programs as an appointed member of the committee.
2020-2023: Citizen-participatory Public Diplomacy Projects
- Evaluated and provided feedback on the projects submitted by citizen/ resident teams.
2020-2022: University Public Diplomacy Empowerment Program
- Evaluated and provided feedback on the proposals submitted by universities.
2020-2024: Public Diplomacy Practitioner Training
- Offered multiple training sessions for public diplomacy practitioners working for the Korea Foundation.
2013-2024: Invited Speaker in ~20 Programs including
2020: 3rd Public Diplomacy Week Keynote Session with Dr. Joseph S. Nye
2021: Public Diplomacy Academy
2022: Jeju Forum panel entitled “Public Diplomacy Policy of Korea as a Global Pivotal State: Towards Peace and Coexistence”.
Korean National Institute for International Education (NIIED)
2018-2019: Partnered with NIIED to evaluate the Global Korea Scholarship as a public diplomacy tool. Yielded 8 journal articles and 20+ conference presentations and invited talks.
2016-2019: Invited to speak at graduations and orientations to mentor incoming Global Korea Scholarship recipients.
2019-2023: Advised on the establishment of the Global Korea Scholarship Alumni Association.
Local Government Officials Development Institute
- 2022: Two training programs for high-level local government officials regarding immigration policies.
Korean Ministry of Family and Gender Equality
2010-2011: Designed and led two international study trips for secondary and tertiary school students.
2010-2011: Offered intercultural competence training to participants before departure.
Korean National Assembly
2011-2015: Organized five international workshops on topics including democracy, constitution, and liberal values for members of the parliament, lawyers, academics, and journalists.
2017: Designed and organized an international cultural festival with funding from Seoul Metropolitan government and at the Korean National Assembly.
2015: Invited as a speaker to the National Assembly for a panel on overseas voting.
Intergovernmental Organizations
Asia-Europe Foundation
2021: Solicited to write a chapter on evaluation in public diplomacy for Aisa-Europe Foundation’s ASEF Public Diplomacy Handbook.
2022: Offered training to public diplomacy practitioners from 20 countries.
Korean National Commission for UNESCO
2024: Contracted to conduct research and publish reports.
2024: Compiling the best practices of partnership between UNESCO national commissions and civil society.
2024: Assembling the legal basis for UNESCO national commissions in different countries.
Academic Societies
Korean Public Diplomacy Association
2018-2020: Initiated the Korean Public Diplomacy Colloquiums.
2020: Co-founded the Korean Public Diplomacy Association, which built on the colloquium.
2020-present: Served on the executive board.
2020-2023: Founded and served as the Inaugral Editor-in-Chief of the Korean Public Diplomacy Journal.
2022: Represented the Association as an invited speaker at the Jeju Forum panel entitled “Global Korean Public Diplomacy for Peace and Coexistence.”
International Studies Association (ISA)
2018-2024: Organized and chaired diplomacy-related panels, and presented 20+ papers at the ISA Annual Convention, ISA Asia-Pacific, CEEISA-ISA, ISA Midwest conferences.
2020-2024: Served as an elected member of the ISA International Communication Section’s Executive Committee member including as the Section Chair.
Non-Governmental Organizations
Germany-Korea Forum
2021-2023: Contracted to organize and lead 3 Korea-German Junior Forums in both countries on topics including peace and conflict, immigration, women empowerment, and ethics of AI. 150 Korean and German youth attended these forums.
2024: Helped establishment of a nonprofit organization, continuing the forum activities, as well as for networking between former participants.
Hope to the Future Association
- 2016-2024: Commissioned to train 200+ high school students in global governance issues, and policy analysis.
New Silk Road Institute
- 2019-2023: Commissioned to organize 8 international youth forums between China and Korea on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals topics. 400+ students from over 30 countries attended these forums.
Korean Artists Welfare Foundation
- 2016-2019: Commissioned to organize 6 youth forums on topics including peaceful coexistence, immigration, intercultural competence, and women empowerment.