Pukyong National University, South Korea
Jeongho Yoo is a distinguished South Korean trade scholar and professor at Pukyong National University known for his interdisciplinary approach combining international trade, agriculture, fisheries, logistics, and non-tariff barriers, with over 50 publications and experience providing expert policy advice to national governments and international bodies such as UN ESCAP.
Profile
Scholar
🎓 Education
Ph.D. in International Trade from Inha University (2016–2020) with top honors and a dissertation on emerging trade issues; M.A. in International Trade from Inha University (2014–2016); B.A. in International Trade from Inha University (2010–2014); skilled in R, Python, GTAP CGE, and AnyLogic; fluent in Korean and English.
💼 Experience
Professor at Pukyong National University (2021–present) lecturing on trade theory, law, FTA utilization, and trade security; Senior Researcher at Korea Rural Economic Institute (2020–2021) analyzing FTAs’ impact on farmers; Consultant for UN ESCAP (2019–2020) leading RTA trends and intergovernmental negotiations; Researcher at Korea Rural Economic Institute (2015–2018) focusing on FTA impacts and rural policy.
🏆 Awards and Honors
Graduated top of class in Ph.D. program at Inha University; recognized nationally for impactful FTA policy evaluations; frequently invited speaker on U.S. trade policy, particularly during the Trump administration; notable thought leader in interdisciplinary trade strategy; contributed significantly to Korea’s international trade framework via academic and policy channels.
🔬 Research Focus
Specializes in international trade theory, strategic trade, FTAs, NTBs, trade law, logistics performance, agricultural trade, IPR, labor rights norms, global supply chains, GVC participation, SPS/TBT agreements, and CBAM policy implications, with empirical and computational modeling techniques applied in interdisciplinary contexts for academic and policy insights.
Conclusion
Dr. Jeongho Yoo stands out as a highly promising and accomplished young trade scholar who blends academic rigor with actionable policy research. His dynamic career, impactful publications, and interdisciplinary approach strongly qualify him for the Young Scientist Award. With minor expansions into broader global partnerships and research themes, he is well-positioned to become a global thought leader in trade and sustainable development. His trajectory, commitment to policy relevance, and educational leadership make him an ideal candidate for this recognition.
Publication
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Title: Impacts of reverse global value chain (GVC) factors on global trade and energy market
Year: 2021
Authors: B. Lim, J. Yoo, K. Hong, I. Cheong
Citations: 20
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Title: The Impact of COVID-19 and Korea’s New Southern Policy on Its Global Value Chain
Year: 2020
Authors: Y. Jeong Ho, P. Seul Ki, C. Inkyo
Citations: 16
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Title: The impact of global protectionism on port logistics demand
Year: 2020
Authors: J. Cho, E.K. Hong, J. Yoo, I. Cheong
Citations: 16
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Title: A study on the changes of agricultural import structure according to implementation of FTAs in South Korea
Year: 2018
Authors: S. Ji, J.H. Yoo
Citations: 9
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Title: Economic impact of digitalization on agriculture: a Korean perspective
Year: 2022
Authors: J.W. Youm, S.H. Myeong, J.H. Yoo
Citations: 7
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Title: Factors affecting consumers’ preferences for US beef
Year: 2018
Authors: J. Yoo, S. Kim, J. Yoo
Citations: 7
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Title: A study on the Economic effects of EU’s CBAM on Korea
Year: 2022
Authors: D.J. Lee, J.H. Yoo
Citations: 6
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Title: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global value chain and implications for the Belt and Road Initiative
Year: 2022
Authors: I. Cheong, J.H. Yoo, K. Hong, P.T.W. Lee
Citations: 6
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Title: Economic Effects of FTA Cumulation based on Value-Added Exports of Vietnam Textile Industry
Year: 2019
Authors: J.R. Cho, J.H. Yoo, B.H. Lim
Citations: 6
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Title: Non-tariff measures in regional trade agreements in Asia and the Pacific: SPS, TBT and government procurement
Year: 2019
Authors: J. Trivedi, D. Bajt, Y. Duval, J.H. Yoo
Citations: 6
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Title: A Study on the Economic effects of Cross-Cumulation in FTA
Year: 2020 (corrected, last digit cut off)
Authors: B.J. Jin, B.H. Lim, J.H. Yoo
Citations: 6