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Juyeon is a Grade 11 student living in Daechi-dong, an area widely known for its concentration of private academies. She has lived her entire life in Korea and has attended only Korean public schools, while spending most of her evenings and weekends at hagwons preparing for major exams. As a humanities track student, she feels…
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In today’s rapidly evolving media landscape, young creatives around the world are looking to understand how stories are made, and who makes them. Hyunhee Lee is one of the leading figures shaping Korean entertainment. As a veteran broadcast writer with more than two decades of experience across major talk shows and music programs, she has…
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In today’s increasingly interconnected world, many students grow up navigating multiple cultures, languages, and educational systems. Siyoon Kim is one such student. Now a Grade 12 student at Branksome Hall Asia, she has spent her entire academic life in international schools, developing a global outlook shaped by diverse experiences both inside and outside the classroom.…
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Daeun is a senior in Korea who recently took the 2026 CSAT (수능). She has lived her whole life in Korea and attended only Korean public schools. As a 문과 (humanities) student, her university choice is extremely important, shaping both her academic path and future opportunities. Her experience reflects the pressures of Korean public school…
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Ms. Lim is the librarian at Daoom English Library, a community space designed to serve local elementary, middle, and high school students. The library provides a welcoming environment much like a neighborhood study room, offering a wide collection of English books, multimedia resources, and diverse programs for students seeking to strengthen their English skills or…
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Eunseo Oh is a rising senior (class of 2026) who attends a Canadian public high school. After she was born, her family moved to China, and she attended a Chinese public school for kindergarten and elementary school. She uses Korean at home and visits Korea every summer break, but she is more comfortable using Chinese,…
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Alice Kim is a senior at Gwacheon Foreign Language High School in Korea, and before that, she attended Branksome Hall Asia in Jeju for 3 years. Can you introduce yourself? Alice: Hello, my name is Alice Kim, and I’m a senior at Gwacheon Foreign Language High School. Before that, I attended Branksome Hall Asia, which…
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Every business has a unique potential waiting to be tapped. Recognizing the keys to unlock this growth can set an enterprise on the path to unprecedented success.
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In today’s 21st-century global society, an increasing number of young students are growing up with diverse cultural experiences from an early age. Sua Park is one such student. Born and raised in Korea, she has followed an international education pathway since kindergarten, allowing her to develop a global mindset while staying rooted in her home…
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Challenges in business are a given, but it’s our response to them that defines our trajectory. Looking beyond the immediate obstacle, there lies a realm of opportunity and learning.
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Seoyeon Woo is currently in grade 12 (class of 2026) and attends school in Canada, and her nationality is Korean. Before Canada, she lived in China for 8 years in Suzhou, Chongqing, and Shenzhen. She has attended an IB curriculum school in Shenzhen and Vancouver Island. She has almost 12 years of experience living outside…
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Yoonseo Lee is currently in grade 12 and attends Chadwick International School in Songdo City in Korea. Before Korea, she lived in Shanghai City in China from grade 3 to grade 8, and it was during the COVID-19 pandemic. Can you introduce yourself? Yoonseo Hello, my name is Yoonseo Lee, I’m currently in grade 12,…
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Jiwoo Choi is my sister and a rising freshman who has recently been accepted into Saint Paul Preparatory School in the Seocho district. She has attended more than four different international schools in Seoul, all of which have either an English or American curriculum, despite never having lived abroad. Her perspective differs significantly from that…
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In today’s increasingly interconnected world, many students are growing up with influences from multiple cultures and educational systems. Sungeun Kim is one such student. Now a senior at Branksome Hall Asia, Sungeun is known for her strong sense of purpose and global outlook. With a clear goal of becoming a doctor, she is preparing to…
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Ava Hill is a rising junior at Chadwick International. Her perspective highlights not only the spatial differences that stem from the distance between the US and South Korea, but also those within a multicultural family. Ava travels frequently to her home state, Idaho, which enables her to stay in touch with her American cultural heritage.…
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Serin Kim is a South Korean high school student who has transferred to a public school in Canada. She offers insight into the differences in the type and level of academic pressure between Canadian schools and Korean schools, especially since she has also experienced academics in one of the most prestigious Korean private schools, KMLA.…
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Younghoan Choi is the CEO of BDC Labs, a venture capital firm based in Seoul. He is Korean, with a strictly Korean education and cultural background, but has become accustomed to attending foreign conferences and working abroad, particularly in countries such as the United States, China, Vietnam, and Indonesia. He has gotten used to switching…
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In today’s 21st-century global society, an increasing number of young students are growing up with diverse cultural experiences from an early age. Jeongin Kim is one such student. Born in 2007, she has spent her life moving between Korea and France, allowing her to develop a deep understanding of both cultures. Now a senior at…
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Suhyeon is a 2nd grader in a Korean public high school. She attended international schools early in her life to learn English and potentially consider studying abroad, but now focuses on the Korean college admissions process. Suhyeon transferred first to a Korean elementary school in 5th grade, and has ever since lived in an extremely…
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In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.
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