🎧 S7 E7 Prof. Joongi Kim, Yonsei University
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