Dr. Pilkyu Kim earned his Ph.D. in international law and organization at the University of Arizona. He has taught over 35 years at the University of Arizona, Hope College in Michig...view moreDr. Pilkyu Kim earned his Ph.D. in international law and organization at the University of Arizona. He has taught over 35 years at the University of Arizona, Hope College in Michigan, and the University of Maryland University College, stateside and overseas. Dr. Kim recently retired from his position as Director and Professor of Politics and Government at University of Maryland University College. His other areas of interest include American and comparative government, foreign policy, and Asian studies. He has presented extensively on the topic of Korea-Japan relations, especially the Dokdo/Takeshima territorial dispute, at academic conferences around the world. He has also contributed numerous articles on these issues to both the Korean and American media.view less