(Ms.) Hye Mi, Kim
Born December 25, 1982, South Korean National, Female, Bilingual (Korean/English)
Conference Interpreter (Simultaneous & Consecutive Interpretation, Korean/English)
Professional Bilingual Master of Ceremony (MC), Conference Host (Korean/English)
News Reporter in English at TBS eFM, Public English Radio Channel in Korea
Education
2013 Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
-Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation
(Master of Interpretation, Korean/English, Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpretation) Credits Earned: 44, GPA: 3.73/4.30
2007 Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
-Graduate School of International Studies
(Master of International Studies, Concentration: International Cooperation)
Credits Earned: 48, GPA: 3.55/4.30, All Classes Taught in English
2005 Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
(Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Literature)
Honor Scholarship Recipient, GPA: 3.63/4.30
2002 American University, Washington D.C., United States of America
(Exchange Student, International Studies)
Credits Earned: 12, GPA: 4.15/4.30
2001 Sookmyung Girls’ High School, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Scholarships Granted
Ewha Womans University
-2004, 1st and 2nd Semesters, Honor Scholarship
Professional Experiences in Interpretation & Emceeing (Korean /English)
Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpretation
2018 Simultaneous, 3rd Global ODA Forum for Sustainable Agricultural Development Hosted by MAFRA and KREI (2 Days in Seoul)
2017 Consecutive Interpretation, Training Program for Government Officials from Developing Countries Hosted by the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) (2 Days in Seoul)
2017 Consecutive, The Official Development Assistance (ODA) Project Conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of the Republic of Korea for Government Officials from Developing Countries (Participating as a Project Interpreter for a 3-Month-Program, Covering Various Parts of the ROK)
2017 Simultaneous, International Conference on How to Utilize Online and Offline Distributors in Oceania Region, Hosted by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) (1 Day in Seoul)
2017 Simultaneous, Internal Meeting of KB Financial Group for Potential Investors and Stakeholders, Hosted by KB Financial Group (1 Day in Seoul)
2017 Simultaneous Interpretation, International Conference on Education Titled “Creating the Education for Tomorrow,” Hosted by the Seoul City Government (1 Day in Seoul)
2017 Consecutive, Media Interview for Mr. Hines Ward, Former Professional Football Player and Two-Time Super Bowl Champion Who is Also Serving as CNN Sports Contributor with ChosunIlbo, a Major Conservative Newspaper in the Republic of Korea, Hosted by CNN International (1 Day in Seoul)
2017 Consecutive/Written Translation, Press Conference of a Korean Drama Titled Radiant Office Broadcast on MBC (1 Day in Seoul)
2017 Simultaneous, International Forum on Ecosystem Services, Hosted by Ecosystem Services Partnership (ESP) Asia Office (2 Days, Imjingak, ROK)
2017 Consecutive, Business Meeting of CJ Group Regarding Overseas Market Expansion with its CEO and Top Management (1 Day in Seoul)
2017 Consecutive, Investment Related Meeting of SK Group with its CEO and Top Management (1 Day in Seoul)
2017 Simultaneous, International Workshop Designed to Educate and Train Korean and Foreign Officers, Hosted by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) (1 Day in Seoul)
2017 Simultaneous, Korea’s Global ODA Forum for Sustainable Agricultural Development, Hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (1 Day in Seoul)
2017 Simultaneous, KIMES 33rd Korea International Medical and Hospital Equipment Show, Covering Meetings on Medical Equipment Regulations (1 Day in Seoul)
2017 Consecutive, Business Meeting with GIC, Government of Singapore Investment Corporation and Temasek, Hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea (1 Day in Singapore)
2017 Simultaneous, 2017 Korea Business Forum and IR Conference, Cohosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) (2 Days in Singapore)
2017 Consecutive, Policy Meeting Between Apple Korea and Korea Communications Commission (KCC) (1 Day in Gwacheon Government Complex, ROK)
2017 Consecutive, Korea Study Tour Program Conducted by Korea International Trade Association (KITA), Featuring Central Bankers, Government Officials from the Treasury Department of Nigeria and Customs Officials (2 Days in Seoul, 1 Day in Incheon, ROK)
2017 Consecutive, Media Interview with CNN Correspondent Will Ripley Based in Tokyo Regarding North Korean Provocations and His Latest Trip to the Reclusive State, Hosted by Turner Broadcasting System, Inc, A Time Warner Company (1 Day in Seoul)
2017 Consecutive, Internal Business Meeting of SK Group Regarding Overseas Investment Plans
(1 Day in Seoul)
2017 Simultaneous, The Second ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Medicine Symposium, Hosted by Asan Medical Center, Featuring Diverse Medical Doctors from Various Domestic and Foreign Institutions Including School of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University (1 Day in Seoul)
2017 Consecutive, Internal Business Meeting Cohosted by AT Kearny, a Consulting Firm, and SK Group, One of Large Conglomerates in the Republic of Korea (1 Day in Seoul)
2017 Consecutive, Conference Call Hosted by Lisophe,Ltd, a Korean Consulting Firm (1 Day in Seoul)
2017 Consecutive, Press Conference of Saimdang, Light’s Diary Hosted by SBS, One of Major
Terrestrial Networks in the Republic of Korea and Media Interview Featuring Korean Actress Lee
Young Ae and Korean Actor Song Seung Heon, Both Starring in the Korean Drama Mentioned Above,
Hosted by Turner Broadcasting
2016 Consecutive Interpretation for a media interview with Korean actress Han Hyojoo for a Singapore-based magazine (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Consecutive, Media Workshop Featuring CNN Correspondent Paula Hancocks Based in Seoul, Hosted by CNN International and Turner Broadcasting System, Inc, A Time Warner Company (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Simultaneous, KEA-ADB Knowledge Sharing Workshop on Energy Efficiency Labelling and ESCO, Cohosted by Korea Energy Agency and Asian Development Bank (2 Days in Seoul)
2016 Simultaneous, International Seminar titled “The Prospects and Challenges of the Asian Infrastructure Market” in response to the launch of the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), cohosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea and the AIIB (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Consecutive (Nationally Televised Live Broadcast), The First Official Press Conference Held by Oxy Reckitt Benckiser Over the Deadly Humidifier Sanitizer Scandal Featuring Mr. Ata Safdar, CEO of Reckitt Benckiser Korea and Japan, Offering Official Apology and Unveiling Compensation Plans (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Simultaneous (Volunteer Work, Free of Charge), International Conference Commemorating Single Mom’s Day Regarding Birth Registration, Child Rearing Costs and Ensuring Children’s Rights, Cohosted by Korea’s National Assembly and a Private Not for Profit Organization (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Simultaneous, International Seminar on How to enter North American Energy Market Hosted by Korea Ratings (KR) Featuring Fitch Ratings, General Electric (GE), Clifford Chance, HSBC and Related Korean Universities and Research Institutes (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Consecutive, Media Interview Featuring Mr. Andrew Morse, Executive Vice President of Editorial for CNN U.S. and General Manager of CNN Digital World Wide, Hosted by JoongAngIlbo, a Major Newspaper and Media Group in the Republic of Korea (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Simultaneous, International Conference on Health Care Logistics, Hosted by DB Schenker Korea, Featuring Cold Chain Consultants and Various Experts and Research Institutes from Korea and Abroad Working in Medical and Pharmaceutical Fields (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Consecutive, International Conference Titled “On The Way to Smart Factory-Driving the Digital Enterprise,” Featuring Mr. Guenther Klopsch, Sector Lead of Industry Sector at SIEMENS Ltd. Seoul (SLS), Hosted by KMAC, a Korean Consulting Firm Specializing in Productivity Growth
(1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Simultaneous, International Conference Titled “Understanding God in the Asian Context,” Featuring Archbishop Osvaldo Padilla, the Apostolic Nuncio of Korea and Other Major Religious Figures from Korea and Abroad, Hosted by the Catholic University of Korea, School of Theology (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Consecutive, Media Interview Featuring Mr. Jeremy Jones, International Business Development Manager from the Evian Championship & Evian Resort, MOU Signing Ceremony Between Evian Resort and La Vie Est Belle Country Club (1 Day at the La Vie Est Belle Country Club Located in the ROK)
2016 Simultaneous, International Conference on Ecosystem Service Partnership (ESP) on Ecosystem Services and Seeking Ways for Further Development in Asia, Featuring Dr. Dolf de Groot, Chair of ESP (1 Day in Ansan, ROK)
2016 Simultaneous, Korea-World Bank (KGGTF) Cooperation Forum, Cohosted by the World Bank Group and International Contractors Association of Korea, Featuring Housing, Infrastructure, Road and Air Transport Organizations and Experts Including Incheon International Airport Corporation (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Simultaneous, CITYSCAPE KOREA (East Asia’s Premier International Real Estate Investment and Development Event), East Asia Real Estate Summit, Cohosted by Informa Exhibitions and Korea’s Media Group called Korean Economy or Hankyung (3 Days in Ilsan, ROK) 2016 Simultaneous, International Conference Titled “Maker Conference Seoul 2016: Maker Movement and Open Innovation,” Featuring Experts and Professors in the Field of Media Art and Mechanical Engineering (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Simultaneous, International Conference on Smart Farming Utilizing IT Technologies, Hosted by
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of the Republic of Korea (1 Day in Ilsan, ROK)
2016 Simultaneous, International Symposium on Rehabilitation Research Titled “Health Promotion and Rehabilitation for People with Disabilities,” Hosted by National Rehabilitation Center of the Republic of Korea (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Consecutive, Internal Meeting of Turner Entertainment Networks Korea Limited, Featuring the CEO and Management Executives of Turner International, a US-Based Media Conglomerate which Operates Various Channels Including CNN (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Consecutive, Internal Meeting of Oxy Reckitt Benckiser (4 Days in Seoul)
2016 Consecutive, Court Interpretation, Refugee Applicant’s Trials Held at Seoul Administrative Court (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Consecutive, Parliamentary Investigation on the Deadly Humidifier Sanitizer Scandal Involving
Oxy Reckitt Benckiser, Held by Korea’s National Assembly and Featuring Mr. Ata Safdar, CEO of Reckitt Benckiser Korea and Japan Along with Its Top Management (2 Days in Seoul)
2016 Consecutive, Video Conference of a Deposition Held Between the US Court in New York and Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Simultaneous, Asia Content Exchange Forum, Hosted by the Korea Radio Promotion Association, RAPA (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Simultaneous, International Conference Commemorating the Launch of the Women Corporate Directors (WCD) Korea Chapter (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Simultaneous, The Second Asia Pacific Annual Conference on Early Mobilization and Rehabilitation in the ICU, Hosted by Samsung Medical Center (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Simultaneous, Special Lecture of Joseph Kosuth, the Founding Father of Conceptual Art, hosted by the Seoul National University (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Simultaneous, International Workshop on Veterans Affairs, Hosted by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs of the Republic of Korea
(1 Day in Seoul, 1 Day in Sejong Administrative City, ROK)
2016 Consecutive, Expert Group Meeting Held by Oxy Reckitt Benckiser to Devise Compensation Plans Regarding the Deadly Humidifier Sanitizer Scandal (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Simultaneous, 2016 KEA-ADB Knowledge Sharing Workshop on Demand-Side Energy Efficiency, cohosted by Korea Energy Agency, KEA and the Asian Development Bank, ADB (1 Day in Seoul, 1 Day in Danyang, ROK)
2016 Consecutive, Video Conference of a Deposition Held Between the US Court in New York and Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Consecutive, Meetings and Events Held in the Republic of Korea When the Cardinal Jean- Pierre Ricard of the Archdiocese of Bordeaux, France, Visited Korea (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Consecutive, Conference Call with the UK Counterpart, Hosted by Lisophe Ltd., a Korean consulting firm (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Consecutive, International Conference Introducing New Products Titled “DiGiFi-SITG Connect in Seoul 2016,” Cohosted by DiGiFi Korea and SIT Global, Featuring Heads of State from Various Countries and Korean Ambassadors (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Consecutive, International Seminar on Non-Tariff Barriers, Hosted by the Korea Trade- Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Consecutive, Video Conference of a Deposition Held Between the US Court in New York and Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Consecutive, International Seminar on Non-Tariff Barriers, Hosted by the Korea Trade- Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Consecutive, Press Conference of a Korean Drama Titled Goblin Broadcast on tvN, Foreign and Domestic Media Outlets Invited (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Consecutive, Internal International Conference Jointly Held by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea and Kim and Chang, a Major International Law Firm in the ROK (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Consecutive, Press Conference Commemorating a New Artwork Created by Jaume Plensa, a Well-Known Spanish Artist, Hosted by Lotte Group, one of large Conglomerates in Korea (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Simultaneous, Free and Open Source Software Conference, FOSSCON, Hosted by the Ministry of Science and Future Planning of the Republic of Korea (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Consecutive, Conference on Smart Factory Covering the Presentation Given by Mr. Guenther Klopsch, Sector Lead of Industry Sector at SIEMENS Ltd. Seoul (SLS), Cohosted by Lotte Group and KMAC, a Korean Consulting Firm Specializing in Productivity Growth (1 Day in Uiwang, ROK)
2016 Consecutive, Special Lecture Presented By the CEO of Mouch Foundation Commemorating the Launch of Alphonse Mucha Exhibition Held in Seoul, Hosted by the Seoul Arts Center (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Simultaneous, International Seminar on How to Enter the United Arab Emirates Market, Hosted by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Simultaneous, 2016 KAPEX Forum for International Agricultural Partnership, Korea Agricultural Experiences for Food Security, KAPEX, Hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of the Republic of Korea (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Simultaneous, 2016 NAPCI Network Symposium-Past, Present and Future of the Northeast Asia Peace and Cooperation Initiative, Cohosted by Sejong Institute and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Simultaneous, International Conference on Finding and Securing Human Resources, Hosted by the Ministry of Personnel Management of the Republic of Korea (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Simultaneous, International Conference on IoT Based Manufacturing Processes Innovated by the 4th Industrial Revolution, Hosted by Advantech, a Tech Company (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Consecutive, Internal Meeting of Siemens Korea, Presided by Mr. Guenther Klopsch, Sector Lead of Industry Sector at SIEMENS Ltd. Seoul (SLS), Featuring KMAC, a Korean Consulting Firm Specializing in Productivity Growth (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Simultaneous, Focus Group Sessions hosted by What If! Innovation Singapore Holdings Pte.Ltd, a consulting frim (2 Days in Seoul)
2016 Simultaneous, The 7th Seoul Asan Medical Center NST (Nutrition Support Team) Symposium Featuring Medical Doctor Dileep Lobo from the University of Nottingham in the UK (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Consecutive Interpretation at Court, Official Trial on Refugee Status Recognition,
Held by the Seoul Administrative Court (1 Day in Seoul)
2015 Simultaneous Interpretation, The 5th Policy Forum on International Tourism Cooperation, Hosted by the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Tourism (1 Day in Seoul)
2015 Simultaneous, 2015 International Symposium on Eco-Smart Waterworks Systems-Enhancing Regional Cooperation in Developing Countries, Hosted by the Ministry of Environment
(1 Day in Seoul)
2015 Foreign Media Interview for Korean Celebrities, Actress Lee Young-Ae and Actor Song Seung- Heon Commemorating the Production of Saimdang, the Herstory by SBS, Hosted by Seoul Office of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc, A Time Warner Company (1 Day in Gangneung, ROK)
2015 Simultaneous, International Seminar on Improving the Efficiency of Transboundary Railways and Transportation Systems, Hosted by Korea National University of Transportation and Korea Railroad Research Institute (1 Day in Seoul, ROK)
2015 Simultaneous, ‘2015 Car Rental Forum’ Hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Association of Rental Car Business, Seeking Ways to Further Develop Rental Car Industry in East Asia and Discussing Obstacles and Regulatory Improvement for the Industry
(1 Day in Seoul, ROK)
2015 Consecutive, Seoul Administrative Court, Official Trial on Refugee Status Recognition
(1 Day in Seoul, ROK)
2015 Consecutive, International Business Summit Held by Gyeonggi Provincial Government
(1 Day in Ilsan, ROK)
2015 Simultaneous, “2015 Korea-China Clinical Trial on Medical Devices Seminar” Held by Korea’s Medical Device Information and Technical Support Center, Requirements on Registration and Clinical Trials on Medical Devices and IVD Devices in China (1 Day in Seoul)
2015 Consecutive, Keynote Speech on “How to Utilize Uncertainties as Growth Engine for Individuals and Organizations” Given by Dr. Alan Barnard, CEO of Goldratt Research Labs at Governance 21 Club Breakfast Seminar (1 Day in Seoul)
2015 Simultaneous, Lecture on “TOC Methods on Overcoming Uncertainties to Maximize Profits” Given by Dr. Alan Barnard, CEO of Goldratt Research Labs at 2015 ROK TOC Management Conference
(1 Day in Seoul)
2015 Simultaneous, “International Workshop on Veterans Affairs” Cohosted by ROK’s Conservative Lawmaker Jaeyoung LEE and ROK’s Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (2 Days in Seoul)
2015 Consecutive, Seminar on Fashion Industry Held between Seoul Mayor Park Won Soon and the Editor of Vogue International, Suzy Menkes (1 Day in Seoul)
2015 Simultaneous, “FIW 2015 KOTRA’s Investment Employees Training Workshop,” How to Attract FDIs and Related Laws and Regulations (1 Day in Seoul)
2015 Simultaneous, “The 2nd International Exchange Cities Symposium” Held by Guangyang City Government in ROK (1 Day in Guangyang City)
2015 Simultaneous, “International Workshop on the Experience of Emission Benchmark-Options for International Coordination” Held by Korea Environment Institute (1 Day in Seoul)
2015 Simultaneous, “2015 Samsung SSD Global Summit” Held by Samsung Electronics, Domestic and Foreign Journalists and Media Outlets as Main Attendees (1 Day in Seoul)
2015 Simultaneous, “Cityscape Korea 2015,” International Expo on Real Estate and Properties, Conference on Real Estate Markets in East Asia, Cohosted by Incheon Metropolitan City and Korea Economic Daily Newspaper (2 Days in Songdo City, ROK)
2015 Consecutive, “Training Workshop for Official Staff Members of 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, Nordic Ski Competition for People with Disabilities” Held by the Organizing Committee of 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics (1 Day in Pyeongchang, ROK)
2015 Simultaneous, “Global Bio Medical Forum-How to Enter Medical Device Markets in Southwest Asia and the Middle East” Cohosted by ROK’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and Korean Hospital Association (1 Day in Ilsan, ROK)
2015 Simultaneous, “International Training Seminar on How to Enter Global Pharmaceutical Markets Targeting the USA and Europe,” Lectures Given by the Experts from Kinesis Pharma B.V., Dutch Pharmaceutical Company, Sponsored by ROK’s Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning (1 Day in Seoul)
2015 Simultaneous, “International Seminar on New Drug Target Validation and Business Strategy to Develop New Drugs,” Sponsored by ROK’s Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning (1 Day in Seoul)
2015 Consecutive, “2015 International Conference on Enhancing Competitiveness of Korean Manufacturing Industry,” Lecture Given by Mr. Gunther Klopsch, Director General of Siemens Korea, Digital Factory Project Division, ‘On the Way to Smart Factory-Driving the Digital Enterprise’ (1 Day in Daejeon, ROK)
2015 Consecutive, International Conference on Constructing Mobile Museums with a German Architecture Hosted by the National Asian Culture Center (1 Day in Gwangju, ROK)
2015 Simultaneous, “International Seminar on Next Generation Video Quality Monitoring Solutions” Hosted by IneoQuest for Major Korean Telecommunications (1 Day in Seoul)
2015 Consecutive, Seoul Administrative Court, Trial on Refugee Status (1 Day in Seoul)
2015 Consecutive, International Seminars and Training Workshops Sharing Korea’s Experiences on Agricultural Policies and Development Focusing on Food Security for Government Officials from Developing Countries as Part of ROK’s ODA Projects, Sponsored by ROK’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (2 Weeks Across the County in the ROK)
2015 Simultaneous, International Seminar on Financial Education Hosted by Korea Council Investor Education, Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of its Inception (1 Day in Seoul)
2015 Consecutive, CNN Media Workshop Designed to Train Korean Journalists Hosted by the Seoul Branch of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc, A Time Warner Company Featuring Michael Homes, CNN International Anchor (1 Day in Seoul)
2015 Consecutive, Interview with Michael Homes, CNN International Anchor Conducted by Korea’s Main Newspaper Company, ChosunIlbo (1 Day in Seoul)
2015 Consecutive, Interview with David McIntyre, McLAren Automotive, Regional Director for Asia Pacific, Conducted by Korea’s Main Media Outlets (1 Day in Seoul)
2015 Simultaneous, “2015 Battery Trend Insight,” International Conference Hosted by Korean Battery Society and Korea’s Newspaper (ET News), Sponsored by ROK’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (1 Day in Seoul)
2015 Simultaneous, Media Day Event Hosted by Samsung Electronics Celebrating the Launch of Chef Collection Line with Domestic and Foreign Media Outlets (1 Day in Seoul)
2015 Simultaneous, Media Day Event Celebrating the Launch of Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Hosted by Samsung Electronics with Domestic and Foreign Media Outlets (1 Day in Seoul)
2015 Simultaneous, “International Seminar on How to Enter Global Mobile Game Markets in East Asia” Cohosted by ROK’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism & Korea Creative Contents Agency
(1 Day in Seoul)
2015 Simultaneous, Annual Conference of Kiwanis International, International NGO, for Members of Asia Pacific Regions, Discussing Various Programs Including “The Eliminate Project: Eliminate Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus,” Joint Project with UNICEF (2 Days in the Philippines)
2015 Consecutive, Appearing on Public English Radio Programs (4 Days in Seoul)
-Interview with Korean Traditional Master Singer, Sooksun, Ahn,
-Interview with the Head of Korea’s National Folk Museum, Jingi, Cheon
-Interview with the Head of Korea’s National Theater, Hosang, Ahn
-Interview with the Head of Korea’s Traditional Music Institute and Master Gayageum Player, Hyesook, Kim
2015 Simultaneous, International Conference on How to Cope With Potential Danger and Threats Posed by Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP), High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP), Intentional Electromagnetic Interference (IEMI), Geomagnetic Storms (GMS) (1 Day in Seoul)
2015 Consecutive, Seoul Administrative Court, Trial on Refugee Status (1 Day in Seoul)
2014 Simultaneous, “2015 Noroo International Color Trend Show” Featuring Leatrice Eiseman from Pantone Institute (1 Day in Seoul)
September 2014 Simultaneous, International Conference on Veterans Affairs,
Hosted the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (Seoul, ROK)
September 2014 Consecutive, International Conference on SMEs, Hosted by
Gyeonggi Provincial Governemnt
September 2014 Simultaneous, Galaxy Note 4 Launch Event, Media Day,
Samgsung Electronics, (Seoul, ROK)
September 2014 Simultaneous, International Conference on Nuclear Power;
Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning Policies,
Cohosted by Diverse Ministries of the Korean Government
August 2014 Simultaneous, International Conference on Asian Democracy, Hosted by Seokang University (Seoul, ROK)
June 2012 Consecutive, Ministry of Justice, ROK,
-Present Refugee Screening Interviews,
Over 180 Occasions as of November 2014 (Seoul, ROK)
August 2014 Consecutive (On Air), Mnet Television Channel, Dancing 9,
Interpreting for Jamal Sims, Head Choreographer of Step Up series (Seoul, ROK, 1 Day)
August 2014 Consecutive (On Air), TBS eFM, English Radio Station in Seoul,
Interview with Poet/Sister Claudia Lee Hae-In,
Commemorating the First Papal Visit to Korea in 25 Years
(Seoul, ROK, 1 Day)
July 2014 Consecutive, BKL Dongcheon Public Interest Foundation,
Lawsuits Involving Refugee Applicants in ROK (Seoul, ROK, 1 Day)
July 2014 Consecutive, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, ROK,
Official Development Assistance Training Program for Ugandan Officials (Pyeongchang, ROK, 3 Days)
July 2014 Simultaneous Interpretation, Abbvie Korea, Pharmaceutical Firm & ?What if!, Consulting Firm, Innovation Forum (Seoul, ROK, 2 Days)
June 2014 Simultaneous and Emceeing in English, International Festivals & Events Association, 2014 Asian Festival Forum (Seoul, ROK, 1 Day)
May 2014 Simultaneous, Gwangju Metropolitan Government,
2014 World Human Rights Cities Forum (Gwangju, ROK, 2 Days)
April 2014 Simultaneous, National Research Foundation of Korea,
International Conference on Mental Health of Multicultural Families (Seoul, ROK, 1 Day)
March 2014 Simultaneous, Korea Creative Content Agency,
International Conference on Mobile Game Industry (Seoul, ROK, 1 Day)
March 2014 Consecutive, CNN Media Conference with CNN Anchor Jim Clancy
(Seoul, ROK, 2 Days)
Jan. 2014 Consecutive, Shakr Media, Startup Company,
Objectives and Key Results (OKR) Meeting, (Seoul, ROK, 1 Day)
Dec. 2013 Simultaneous, Fashion Technology Accelerator Seoul,
Investors’ Meeting (Seoul, ROK, 1 Day)
Dec. 2013 Consecutive, Executive Director of CNN Asia Pacific,
CNN Media Workshop (Seoul, ROK, 2 Days)
Oct. 2013 Simultaneous, Rovio Entertainment Ltd.,
Licensee Summit (Seoul, ROK, 1 Day)
May 2013 Simultaneous, Gwangju Metropolitan Government,
2013 Human Rights Cities Forum (Gwangju, ROK, 2 Days)
March 2013 Consecutive, CNN Media Conference with CNN Anchor Jim Clancy (Seoul, ROK, 1 Day)
Nov. 2012 Simultaneous, Australian Ambassador to ROK,
Speech at Ewha Woman’s University (Seoul, ROK, 1 Day)
Oct. 2012 Consecutive, Blue House, Presidential Luncheon for Diplomats
(Seoul, ROK, 1 Day)
March 2012 Consecutive, 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit,
Dinner for Spouses of Heads of State (Seoul, ROK, 1 Day)
Nov. 2010 Protocol Assistant and Interpreter, G20 Seoul Summit
(Seoul, ROK, 3 Days)
March 2008 Consecutive, LG Chemical Group, Overseas Training
(Linz, Austria, 7 Days)
Nov. 2007 Consecutive, LG Chemical Group, Overseas Training
(Linz, Austria, 7 Days)
June 2006 Protocol Assistant and Interpreter, APEC Meeting on Cybercrimes (Seoul, ROK, 1 Day)
Feb. 2006 Consecutive, Music Therapy Association, Training Session
(Seoul, ROK, 1 Day)
Aug. 2005 Consecutive, British Christian Counseling Center, Training Session (Edinburgh, UK, 7 Days)
June 2002 Protocol Assistant and Interpreter, 2002 World Cup,
Accompanying Former American Ambassador to South Korea
(Seoul, ROK, 7 Days)
Emceeing Experiences as Master of Ceremony, Conference Host(Korean/English)
2017 English MC (Master of Ceremony) “World Health Organization High Level Meeting: Delivering Global Health Security Through Sustainable Financing” (1 Day in Seoul)
2017 English MC (Master of Ceremony), Bureau Veritas Marine Center Opening Ceremony, Hosted by Bureau Veritas, A Classification Enterprise and Member of the International Association of Classification Society (IACS) (1 Day in Busan, ROK)
2017 Korean and English MC (Master of Ceremony), Mold and Machinery Trade Meeting, Hosted by Gyeonggi Provincial Government (1 Day in Bucheon, ROK)
2017 Korean and English MC (Master of Ceremony), Porsche Golf Cup Tournaments, Covering Opening Ceremony and Award Ceremony, Hosted by Porsche Korea (Total of 4 Events Held at Various Country Clubs in the ROK)
2017 English MC (Master of Ceremony), The Annual Conference of the Bank of Korea, The Bank of Korea International Conference 2017, “Global Economic and Financial Challenges: The Decade Ahead” (2 Days in Seoul)
2017 Korean and English MC (Master of Ceremony), Consecutive, 2017 Korea Cruise Port Sales in Seoul, Covering Conferences and Welcome Dinner, Hosted by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (1 Day in Seoul)
2017 Korean and English MC (Master of Ceremony), Consecutive, The 3rd Gyongbuk Aero Forum, Covering Conferences, Welcome/Farewell Dinners and Luncheons, Hosted by Gyeongsangbukdo Provincial Government, Featuring Aerospace, Defense and Aviation Experts from Korean and International Entities Including Boeing (2 Days in Gyeongju, ROK)
2017 English MC (Master of Ceremony), 2017 IARWI-BOK Special Conference, Cohosted by the Bank of Korea, Korea’s Central Bank and the International Association for Research in Income and Wealth (IARIW) (2 Days in Seoul)
2017 Korean and English MC (Master of Ceremony), Commemorative Ceremony Celebrating the Merger between Stanley Black & Decker and Newell (1 Day in Seoul)
2017 English MC (Master of Ceremony), Coldplay Concert Held in Seoul, Hosted by Hyundai Card (2 Days in Seoul)
2017 Korean and English MC (Master of Ceremony), Consecutive, Innotech 2017, a Tech-Related Business Conference, Covering Opening Ceremony, Welcome Luncheon and VVIP Meetings, Cohosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 English MC (Master of Ceremony), APAC Channel Partner Summit (CPS) 2016 and Gala Dinner hosted by Zebra Technologies, a multinational tech company (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 English MC (Master of Ceremony), International Conference Titled “2016 ASEAN Day” and Welcome Luncheon Hosted by Gyeonggido Provincial Government in the Republic of Korea (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 Korean and English MC (Master of Ceremony), The 5th Edition of French Korean Golf Tournament, Hosted by the French Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) (1 Day in Gangwondo Province, Eastern Part of South Korea, Sono Felice Country Club)
2016 English MC (Master of Ceremony), The Grand Opening Ceremony of the Seoul Gimpo Business Aviation Center Which Exclusively Services Private Jets Only, Hosted by Korea Airports Corporation (KAC) (1 Day in Gimpo, ROK)
2016 Korean and English MC (Master of Ceremony), The Third Traffic Safety Grand Conference and UNESCAP’s Regional Meeting on Renewing Regional Road Safety Goals and Targets, Cohosted by the Korea Transportation Safety Authority and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, UNESCAP (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 English MC (Master of Ceremony) , Opening and Closing Ceremony of Korea Jamboree Featuring Scout Members from Korea and Abroad (2 Days in Daegu, ROK)
2016 English MC (Master of Ceremony), Award Ceremony and Closing Ceremony of the Daegu International Body Painting Festival (1 Day in Daegu, ROK)
2016 Korean and English MC (Master of Ceremony), Crocodile Press Conference, Featuring CEO of Crocodile, a Singapore-based fashion brand, Along with its Top Management and Mr. Jeongjae Lee, famous Korean actor as well as other Celebrities (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 English MC (Master of Ceremony), Business Meeting and Gala Dinner Hosted by Gyeongsangbukdo Provincial Government in the ROK, Featuring Overseas Buyers and Investors
(1 Day in Gyeongju, ROK)
2016 English MC (Master of Ceremony), FISITA 2016, World Automotive Congress,
“Creative Thinking for Future Automobiles” (1 Day in Busan, ROK)
2016 English MC (Master of Ceremony), Opening Ceremony of The 4th Nakdongang World Peace and Culture Festival, Hosted by Gyeongsangbukdo Provincial Government of the Republic of Korea (1 Day in Chilgok, ROK)
2016 English MC (Master of Ceremony), The 53rd Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival, Hosted by Gyeonggido Provincial Government of the Republic of Korea (1 Day in Suwon, ROK)
2016 English MC (Master of Ceremony), Neobiotch World Symposium, “Present and Future of Implant Dentistry,” Hosted by Neobiotech, a Korean Dental Implant Manufacturer (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 English MC (Master of Ceremony), Opening Ceremony and Special Performances of Ginseng Festival Held in Gyeongsangbukdo Province in the Republic of Korea, Hosted by Gyeongsangbukdo Provincial Government, Featuring Top Korean Celebrities (1 Day in Youngjoo, ROK)
2016 English MC (Master of Ceremony), Special Symposium Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Korean Orthopedic Association (1 Day in Songdo, ROK)
2016 English MC (Master of Ceremony), 2016 Global Saemaul Leaders Forum, Hosted by the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Korea (1 Day in Pyeongchang, ROK)
2016 English MC (Master of Ceremony), The 23rd Namdo Traditional Food Festival, Hosted by Jeollanamdo Provincial Government in the Republic of Korea, Featuring the Current Prime Minister of the ROK (1 Day in Damyang, ROK)
2016 English MC (Master of Ceremony), International Knowledge Sharing Workshop on Green House Gas Reduction for Developing Countries, Cohosted by the Korea Energy Agency (KEA), Asian Development Bank and the World Bank (1 Day in Seoul)
2016 English MC (Master of Ceremony), 2016 World Green Energy Forum Held in the Republic of Korea, Featuring High-Level Figures Including Heads of State and Madame Christina Figueres, Former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
(2 Days in Gyeongju, ROK)
2016 English MC (Master of Ceremony), Year End Party Hosted by INPEX, a Japanese Oil Company, Celebrating the Completion of INPEX Australia Projects Undertaken in Korea (1 Day in Geojedo Island, ROK)
2015 English MC, The First Korea Safety Expo, Co-Hosted by the Ministry of Public Safety and Security, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and Gyeonggi Provincial Government, Business Luncheon (1 Day in Ilsan, ROK)
2015 Korean/English MC, Global Saemaul Leadership Forum 2015, Co-Hosted by the Ministry of the Interior and Daegu Metropolitan Government, Welcome Dinner (1 Day in Daegu, ROK)
2015 Korean/English MC, Asia Pacific Gas Conference 2015 (APGC 2015), Hosted by Korea Gas Union, Opening Ceremony, Plenary Session and Dinner Reception (1 Day in Daegu, ROK)
2015 English MC, The First KMA International Meteorological Satellite Conference (KIMSC 2015), Gala Dinner, Hosted by the Korea Meteorological Administration (1 Day in Seoul, ROK)
2015 English MC, 19th Conference of the Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants (CAPA), Gala Dinner (1 Day in Seoul)
2015 English MC, “2015 Neobiotech World Symposium Welcome Dinner” Held by Neobiotech Corp., Korean Dental Implant Manufacturer
2015 English MC, Opening Ceremony, “The Third Nakdong River Peace and Culture Festival,” Commemorating the Outbreak of Korean War (1 Day in Chilgok County, ROK)
2015 English MC, Closing and Award Ceremonies, International Body Painting Festival Held by Daegu Metropolitan City Government (1 Day in Daegu)
2015 Korean/English MC, McLaren Automotive, Seoul Showroom Launch Event, Opening Ceremony, Media Day Event with Journalists (1 Day in Seoul)
2015 English MC, “2015 Daegu Gyeongbuk World Water Forum,” Water and ODA: Water Crisis and Korea’s Contribution, KOICA Session (1 Day in Gyeongju, ROK)
2015 English MC, “2015 Daegu Gyeongbuk World Water Forum,” CEO Welcome Reception Hosted by the Mayor of Daegu Metropolitan City (1 Day in Daegu, ROK)
(Due to time constraints, I have listed my work experiences focusing on 2015, 2016 and 2017 and past experiences from the year 2014 shall be updated soon. Some of the events I had covered are listed below, but please note that this is not a complete list. Thank you for your understanding.)
September 2014 English MC, International Lift Expo, Hosted by the Ministry of
Security and Public Affairs (Seoul, ROK)
September 2014 English MC, Korea Cup International Yacht Race 2014, Hosted by the North Gyeongsang Province (Gyeongsang Province, ROK)
September 2014 English MC, Nakdong River Peace Festival, Hosted by the
Provincial Government of North Gyeongsang Province
(Gyeongsang Province, ROK)
March 2011 Emceeing in English, Presidential Council on Nation Branding,
Distinguished Lecture Series with Korea’s Former Prime Minister,
Han Seung-soo, Regarding Low Carbon Green Growth Initiative (Seoul, ROK, 1 Day)
Translation Works (Korean/ English)
2011 PR Video Script, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROK (Into English)
2011 PR Video Script, Korea International Cooperation Agency, KOICA (Into English)
2011 PR Video Script, Hyundai Motor Group (Into English)
Other Professional Career Experiences Apart From Interpretation & Emceeing
Jan. 2013- Jan.2014 English News Reporter at TBS English FM,
(English Radio Station in Seoul)
Covering Seoul City News in Prime Time (Evening News Program)
Aug.-Sept. 2010 Staff Reporter in English at Korea JoongAng Daily
(English Newspaper in Korea Operated by Major Media Group, JoogAng IlBo)
March-June 2010 Business English Instructor at Korea University
(Executive-MBA Program)
Dec. 2008- March 2010 Weather Forecaster & Traffic Reporter in English at TBS eFM
Feb. 2006-Nov. 2007 Paid Internship, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROK
(International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation Division)
2017 Spring Semester, University Lecturer at the School of Interpretation and Translaton of Ewah Woman’s University, Teaching How to Work as an English and Korean MC (Master of Ceremony) at International Conferences and Events
Overseas Studies, Residence and Travel
Summer 2012 Travel (Germany)
Spring 2008 Travel and Work (Austria)
Fall 2007 Travel and Work (Austria)
Summer 2005 Travel and Work (United Kingdom and the Netherlands)
Winter 2004 Travel (United Kingdom, Italy, and the Netherlands)
Summer 2003 Travel (Germany, France, Austria, Spain and the Netherlands)
Fall 2002 Exchange Student (Washington, D.C., USA)
Winter 2001 Voluntary Work and Travel (New Zealand)
Summer 1996 Travel (Australia)
Voluntary Works
2006-2010 Diocese of Daechi Catholic Church in Seoul, Orchestra, First Flute
2003-2005 Diocese of Daechi Catholic Church in Seoul, Sunday School Teacher
2002-Present Telephone Interpretation Service (English and Korean)
Sponsored by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, ROK
2001 Voluntary Work a Local Environmental Organization, Christchurch, New Zealand
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