Independent Volunteer — Reuniting Overseas Korean Adoptees with Birth Families

• Motivated by my family history—my grandfather died in the Korean War, leaving my father to grow up fatherless—I assumed a personal duty to heal the lingering wounds of war and of the many Korean children sent abroad for adoption.
• Assisted overseas adoptees individually in locating their biological parents, reaffirming that value creation begins with helping others and that everyone shares an aspiration for doing good.

Chief Interpreter & Guest Host — Busan International Performing Arts Festival

• Delivered English–Korean interpretation and hosted international artists, broadening exposure for performing Arts, an often overlooked genre in Korea.

• Discovered that even behind-the-scenes support can generate a meaningful impact on audiences and creators alike.

Civil Defence Service Member — Alternative Military Duty

• Inspected emergency water-supply facilities and supported wartime civilian-evacuation planning.
• Approached my service as community support, earned commendations for exemplary conduct, and maintained relationships with unit leaders post-discharge.
• Learned firsthand that grassroots engagement can meaningfully strengthen community resilience.

Graduate Certificate in Business Communication —

Harvard University Extension School

• Completed remotely during COVID-19 while serving alternative military duty, attending live classes before dawn.