Christine Kim is an historian of Korea with a focus on the period of Japanese colonial rule (1910-1945). Her research focuses on the relationship between culture and politics in the formation of national identity. She is presently completing a book manuscript examining the significance of Korea's monarchical identity in the twentieth century. Dr. Kim is the recipient of numerous fellowships, including ones from the Department of Education (Fulbright-Hays), the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Korea Foundation, the Academy of Korean Studies, and the East-West Center.