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Seoul, South Korea

대한민국 서울

• Review policies of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in China, the United States and European Union• Analyze EV market trends and trading environment

대한민국 서울

* ECONOW (formerly ECOMOM KOREA) is an environmental education NGO based in the Republic of Korea. • Executed youth empowerment programmes in line with UNEP’s Little Book of Green Nudges, developed and delivered training programmes to 103 youth to raise awareness, accelerated youth climate actions across campuses and local communities via financial support, collaborations, and open platforms, improved participant satisfaction scores by 96%, boosted skills in human capacity building and… Show more * ECONOW (formerly ECOMOM KOREA) is an environmental education NGO based in the Republic of Korea. • Executed youth empowerment programmes in line with UNEP’s Little Book of Green Nudges, developed and delivered training programmes to 103 youth to raise awareness, accelerated youth climate actions across campuses and local communities via financial support, collaborations, and open platforms, improved participant satisfaction scores by 96%, boosted skills in human capacity building and project management• Coordinated marine plastic waste reduction campaigns with UNEP, Ministry of Environment, and LG Household & Healthcare as part of UNEP’s Tide Turners Plastic Challenge, engaged 160 youth, local government officials, fishing communities, and tourists in coastal and underwater clean-up activities, collected 1,770 liters of marine plastic waste, enhanced stakeholder management skills to address ocean and coastal issues Show less

Seoul, South Korea

• Promoted joint research between Korea and Taiwan, reviewed documents on global maritime issues, translated proposals from Korean to English or Chinese for the Korea-Taiwan Maritime Strategic Cooperation Conference, grasped the meaning of international research collaboration and active communication, improved language skills and cultural competence• Undertook research and briefed daily updates on North Korean human rights issues for 4 months, prepared presentation materials for conferences… Show more • Promoted joint research between Korea and Taiwan, reviewed documents on global maritime issues, translated proposals from Korean to English or Chinese for the Korea-Taiwan Maritime Strategic Cooperation Conference, grasped the meaning of international research collaboration and active communication, improved language skills and cultural competence• Undertook research and briefed daily updates on North Korean human rights issues for 4 months, prepared presentation materials for conferences on UNHCR and North Korean refugees in China, learned to integrate information from various sources into concise summaries Show less

Seoul, South Korea

• Investigated the relationship between carbon credits trading and overseas sales, analysed financial statements and sustainability reports of 1,560 domestic corporations, identified vagueness of disclosures and limits of government environmental regulations, realised the need to improve institutional capacities and clear standards to achieve carbon neutrality• Established the Social Progress Credit (SPC) database, translated and compared 7 international sustainability accounting standards,… Show more • Investigated the relationship between carbon credits trading and overseas sales, analysed financial statements and sustainability reports of 1,560 domestic corporations, identified vagueness of disclosures and limits of government environmental regulations, realised the need to improve institutional capacities and clear standards to achieve carbon neutrality• Established the Social Progress Credit (SPC) database, translated and compared 7 international sustainability accounting standards, including Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB), assessed 30 carbon footprint measurement methodologies, underscored the data management skills • Translated key documents from Chinese/English to Korean and vice versa Show less

Yongin, Gyeonggi, South Korea

• Coordinated appointments and meetings, managed the schedule of the head of the academy and senior managers• Implemented new customer service protocols to improve efficiency and response time• Collaborated with other divisions to address customer concerns and provide comprehensive solutions• Resolved customer complaints and queries promptly to maintain customer loyalty• Handled incoming calls and correspondence, providing prompt and accurate responses

Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

• Led a team of 5 interns to relist and interview local Koren restaurants, simplified the work process, extended the list by 40%, contacted 1,224 restaurant owners, persuaded 26% of them participate in future in-person interview, appreciated the value of teamwork and clear communication• Drafted a working paper on Green Official Development Assistance (ODA), conducted business-to-government case studies on Environmental, ICT, and Smart City initiatives between Korea and China, honed… Show more • Led a team of 5 interns to relist and interview local Koren restaurants, simplified the work process, extended the list by 40%, contacted 1,224 restaurant owners, persuaded 26% of them participate in future in-person interview, appreciated the value of teamwork and clear communication• Drafted a working paper on Green Official Development Assistance (ODA), conducted business-to-government case studies on Environmental, ICT, and Smart City initiatives between Korea and China, honed analysis skills to synthesise interdisciplinary knowledge and developed understanding of the dynamics between different countries in the context of environmental and technological initiatives• Reported daily political updates on the US-China Trade War and the Korea-Japan Trade Dispute, and analysed the Chinese government's press releases and official statements• Organized in-person events, including trade fairs, exhibitions, and booths, offering interpretation services for social enterprises• Managed the Agency’s social media platforms and weekly newsletter• Interpreted and translated from English/Chinese to Korean and vice versa Show less

미국 펜실베이니아 필라델피아

Authored a policy proposal "Youth Participation in Peacebuilding Education: The Role of Youth, Peace, and Security in Education and Peacebuilding" • Utilized the UN's Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) frameworks to examine where and how the youth population can support existing UN approaches to education and peacebuilding• Conducted extensive case studies on school safety, diversity, and textbook contents• Obtained 350+ endorsement signatures from university students in the… Show more Authored a policy proposal "Youth Participation in Peacebuilding Education: The Role of Youth, Peace, and Security in Education and Peacebuilding" • Utilized the UN's Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) frameworks to examine where and how the youth population can support existing UN approaches to education and peacebuilding• Conducted extensive case studies on school safety, diversity, and textbook contents• Obtained 350+ endorsement signatures from university students in the United States, China, and the Republic of Korea• Received positive feedback from the practitioners at the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the UN, the UN Global Coalition on YPS, and the Delegation of the European Union to the Council of Europe Show less

Graduate, International Relations And Affairs

Dean’s Honor List, Yonsei University, Spring 2021 Admission Excellence Scholarship

Minor In Business Administration, Business Administration

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Language And Literature

Academic Excellence Scholarship for Foreign Students in Beijing, Year 2016/2017, 2017/2018, and 2018/2019 Academic Excellence Scholarship.

High School Diploma

Middle School Diploma