I am a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland. I earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and sociology from Sungkonghoe University and a master’s degree in political science from Korea University. 

 

My research examines political violence within the context of contentious politics. It primarily examines protest violence and state repression, highlighting frequently overlooked aspects of both. I also explore how different forms of repression shape the nature of cooperation among protesters. I utilize multiple sets of techniques derived from case studies, text mining, data mining, and network analysis. 

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Email: hanskwak@umd.edu