Dr. Michelle R. Palumbarit obtained her doctoral degree in Political Science from Yonsei University, Seoul in 2016 and her master’s degree in Korean Studies in 2012 from the same university. Prior to her graduate studies in Korea, Prof. Palumbarit studied at the Asian Center, UP Diliman with Korea as her country of specialization. She is currently an associate professor at the Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman. Her research interests include Korea Studies, ASEAN-Korea relations, Filipinos in Korea, and environmental politics.

Michelle R. Palumbarit, PhD

Director, UP CIFAL Philippines

Head of Office

Dr. Michelle R. Palumbarit obtained her doctoral degree in Political Science from Yonsei University, Seoul in 2016 and her master’s degree in Korean Studies in 2012 from the same university. Prior to her graduate studies in Korea, Prof. Palumbarit studied at the Asian Center, UP Diliman with Korea as her country of specialization. She is currently an associate professor at the Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman. Her research interests include Korea Studies, ASEAN-Korea relations, Filipinos in Korea, and environmental politics.