Ye-Eun (Cebin) Jeong
Ph.D. Candidate in Korean Linguistics @ Yonsei University | Analyzing Lexicon in Socio-Cognitive Contexts
정예은 /tɕʌŋ.jɛ.ɯn/
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About
I am Ye-Eun Jeong, a Ph.D. candidate (ABD) in Korean linguistics at Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea, currently living in Singapore, where I am working on my dissertation.
My research focuses on lexical semantics, word formation, and sociolexicology of Korean, employing corpus-based, quantitative and experimental methods to explore how linguistic and extra-linguistic contexts influence lexical processes and use.
Alongside my academic pursuits, I have worked with Google and Apple on localization and editing projects, broadening my understanding of how communication systems adapt to their users and domains.
Education
Ph.D. Candidate in Korean Linguistics, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
・ Research Areas: Lexical Semantics, Word Formation, and Sociolexicology of KoreanM.A. in Korean Linguistics, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea (2022)
・ Thesis: The Formation of Cultural-Contextual Meaning in Korean NeologismB.A. in Global Korean Studies, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea (2020)
・ Minor: Korean Language & Literature
Recent Work
Jeong, Y. (2024). '-니까'의 불확정적 인과성과 공손성 (The uncertain causality and politeness of '-nikka'). 한국어 의미학 (Korean Semantics), 86. 1-29.
Choi, H., Jeong, H., Nam, K., Lee, S., Lee, J., Park, H., Cho, J., Chung, E., Cho, S., Jeong, Y., Lee, C., & Han, S. (2024). 신어 연구, 그 성과와 전망 (New Words: Achievements and Future Directions). 한국문화사 (Hankookmunhwasa).
Jeong, Y., & An, J. (2024). 한국어 축약어와 그 원형식은 의미가 얼마나 유사한가? (How similar are Korean abbreviation to the meanings of their full forms?) 한국어학 (Hangugeohak (Korean Linguistics)), 105. 311-343.
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Ye-Eun (Cebin) Jeong
Ph.D. Candidate in Korean Linguistics @ Yonsei University | Analyzing Lexicon in Socio-Cognitive Contexts
Publications
My research explores how linguistic and extra-linguistic contexts shape lexical use in Korean, with a focus on lexical semantics, word formation, and sociolexicology. Employing quantitative and experimental methods, I investigate the cognitive and pragmatic mechanisms driving lexical processes of Korean, providing a systematic analysis of Korean across social and conceptual domains. In my corpus-based research, I also apply basic computational approaches with Python and STATA for data handling and analysis.For collaboration or inquiries regarding my publications, feel free to reach out at [email protected] or simply use the form below.
Journal Articles
Jeong, Ye-Eun. (2024). '-니까'의 불확정적 인과성과 공손성 (The uncertain causality and politeness of ‘-nikka’). 한국어 의미학 (Korean Semantics), 86. 1-29.
Jeong, Ye-Eun, & An, Jinsan. (2024). 한국어 축약어와 그 원형식은 의미가 얼마나 유사한가? (How similar are Korean abbreviation to the meanings of their full forms?) 한국어학 (Hangugeohak (Korean Linguistics)), 105. 311-343.
Jeong, Ye-Eun, Kim, Seung-Rae., Choi, Min-Gyeong., Shin, Eun-Jee., Kim, Dong-Wan., & Cho, Tae-Rin. (2023). 한국어 계층 변이 연구를 위한 계층 변인 설정 (Refining social strata variables in Korean sociolinguistic variation research). 사회언어학 (The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea), 31(4). 33-69.
Jeong, Ye-Eun. (2023). 어휘의미의 공인화 연구를 위하여 (The institutionalization of lexical meaning: A methodological approach). 國語學 (Journal of Korean Linguistics), 107. 377-416.
Jeong, Ye-Eun, & Choi, Seongsoo. (2023). 욕은 ‘하류층’의 언어인가?: 한국 청소년의 가족배경, 거주지, 연령 및 젠더별 욕설의 사회적 맥락과 실천 (Is swearing an “underclass” language?: The social contexts and practices of swear words among Korean adolescents). 한국사회학 (Korean Journal of Sociology), 57(3). 33-78.
Jeong, Ye-Eun. (2022). 어휘의미를 형성하는 '맥락'의 범위 (The scope of context forming lexical meaning). 형태론 (Morphology), 24(2). 347-369.
Note: All articles are written in Korean, accompanied by English abstracts.
Book Chapters
Choi, Hyung-Yong, Jeong, Handero, Nam, Kilim, Lee, Soojin, Lee, Jeongbok, Park, Hyejin, Cho, Juyeon, Chung, Eugene, Cho, Sungwon, Jeong, Ye-Eun, Lee, Chanyoung, & Han, Sujung. (2024). 신어 연구, 그 성과와 전망 (New Words: Achievements and Future Directions). 한국문화사 (Hankookmunhwasa).
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