1. Co-authors Research Published in the European Journal of Political Research

Professor Taejun Leehas co-authored the research article "What Explains Trust in Institutions? Multi-disciplinary Evidence from an International Survey," published in the European Journal of Political Research (EJPR), one of the world's leading journals in political science. The study was conducted through an international collaboration involving researchers from the OECD, the London School of Economics (LSE), Bocconi University, Brown University, HEC Paris, and other leading institutions. Drawing on multidisciplinary evidence from six OECD countries, the research identifies the key drivers of public trust in institutions and offers important policy implications for strengthening governance quality and public confidence.

https://doi.org/10.1017/S1475676526100875

2. Appointed to the Global Creative Economy Council (GCEC)

Professor Taejun Lee has been appointed as a member of the Global Creative Economy Council (GCEC), a global policy forum jointly convened by the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (Creative PEC) and the British Council. The GCEC brings together leading international experts to shape policy dialogue and promote global collaboration on the future of the creative economy. As a Council member, Professor Lee will contribute to international discussions on AI-driven creative economies, cultural policy, innovation ecosystems, and global creative governance.