We talk with Dr. Stephan Haggard, Research Professor at the School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California San Diego, about seeing Korea for the first time as a member of the U.S. military, how to do ground-breaking research on political economies, and the role of mentorship in supporting the growth of an academic discipline. Joining us as guest host is Jane Lee, doctoral student in Asian Languages and Cultures at UM, and a former student of Dr. Haggard's at UCSD.