Soyun Gwon

International Politics graduate with expertise in public international law and global governance. Achievements include Excellent Paper selections in a national international law essay competition and a distinguished undergraduate thesis review. Professional experience includes an internship in the International Investment Department of a global law firm, focusing on cross-border legal research and policy analysis. Enhanced English proficiency through academic training in Canada and advanced coursework at the Hague Academy of International Law, equipping for graduate-level study in European and global legal contexts.

“The Legality and Humanitarian Character of Diplomatic Asylum: The Ecuador–Mexico Case” (co-authored) — Participant, International Law Essay Competition (hosted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Korean Society of International Law).

• Conducted doctrinal analysis of treaties and ICJ jurisprudence, case-study of Ecuador v. Mexico, and comparative historical assessment of Latin American asylum practice
• Through this research process, I developed rigorous primary-source verification, doctrinal legal reasoning, comparative–historical analysis, mixed-methods research design, and iterative revision skills.

“Sovereignty Rationality under Historical Trauma: International Adjudication Avoidance in South Korea’s Postwar Compensation Disputes” — Excellent Undergraduate Thesis, Fudan University.

• Conducted doctrinal analysis of the 1965 Korea–Japan Claims Agreement and South Korean Supreme Court decisions (2012, 2018), combined with case-study and historical–comparative analysis of state behavior toward international adjudication.
• Building on research competencies developed during the international law essay competition, I refined this study through rigorous primary-source verification, structured legal argumentation, and iterative revision, resulting in its selection as an Excellent Undergraduate Thesis.

Intern, International Investment Department, Yingke Law Firm (01/2025 - 07/2025)

• Performed legal research on international investment law and regulatory frameworks (treaties, domestic foreign-investment rules) and drafted supporting memoranda.
• Cross-checked foreign-law sources, treaty provisions, and relevant jurisprudence to identify legal risks in cross-border transactions and disputes.
• Prepared practitioner-oriented briefs and client-ready summaries under partner supervision to inform case strategy and due diligence.

AFPLA (Asian Future Political Leaders’ Association) — Participant, Diplomacy Department (08/2024)

• Engaged in policy workshops and panel discussions on East Asian governance.
• Contributed to team-written policy memos and presented practical recommendations.
• Collaborated with student delegates from leading Asian universities, strengthening cross-cultural communication and policy-analysis skills.

FUVIC — Member (Policy & Research Activities) (09/2023 -09/2024)

• Conducted internal team-based analysis on East Asian political and economic issues through structured discussion and literature review.
• Analyzed institutional settings and actor incentives to understand political–economic dynamics in the region.
• Synthesized research findings into internal briefing notes and presentations for group discussion.