Seyoung Kang is a Research Fellow in the Research Department at ACCORD. She joined ACCORD in 2026 as part of the Research Fellowship Programme, where she contributes to research, analysis, and writing on peacebuilding, governance, and climate-related issues.
Seyoung holds a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in Political Science and International Business. She completed a Master’s degree in International Development Studies at Seoul National University, along with additional training in Digital Trade and a multidisciplinary programme in Smart City studies. Her master’s research focused on climate vulnerability and related development challenges.
Prior to joining ACCORD, Seyoung worked as an intern with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in the Audit team, gaining experience in institutional compliance and internal review processes. She also has one year of experience in development project evaluation and consulting, focusing on programme assessment and advisory support in development cooperation contexts.
Her research interests include climate security, climate vulnerability, sustainable development, and the intersection between digital transformation and governance in development contexts.
