Kelly Park is a Ph.D. candidate at National Chengchi University in Taipei, specializing in international relations and political economy. Her research focuses on the strategic role of the semiconductor industries in shaping Taiwan and South Korea's policies amid the intensifying U.S.-China technology rivalry. In addition to her academic pursuits, Kelly leads the Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program at the Hawaii Asia-Pacific Institute in Honolulu, where she fosters leadership and policy-oriented training for mid-career professionals from the Asia-Pacific region.