Master of Arts degree in Korean Studies, Yonsei University, Graduate School of International Studies (1992 to 1996)
Bachelor of Arts degree in East Asian History, University of California, San Diego (1987 to 1992)
- taught media-related English to Korean Wall Streeters in Yeouido from 1992 to 1996 - provided simultaneous interpreting and translation services to various marketing companies in Yeouido from 1992 to 1996 - provided Korean companies' 10-K Annual Financial Report translations to Ruane & Cunniff (Sequoia Fund) from 1997 to 1999 - blogger for over 12 years writing in Korean about the United States and the English language - blogger for over 2 years writing in English about Korea and the Korean language - owned and operated a import/distribution business for over 20 years from 2000 to 2023 |