His primary research subject is the Korean trickster figure, on which he has published articles in various Korean journals, contributed chapters for books, and written articles for encyclopedias and other reference materials. Other research interests include cultural heritage, multiculturalism, and comparative folklore studies. In addition to his research, he also translates Korean literature; recent publications include Kim Young-ha’s Black Flower and Kim Namcheon’s Scenes from the Enlightenment. He is currently translating a selection of novellas by Seon Uhui and preparing an introductory book on Korean culture. E-mail: clashure@gmail.com.