I was born in a harmonious and lively family with a strict yet caring father who valued harmony and diligence, a loving mother who always ensured our family's health and happiness by complementing my father's strict nature, and an older sister and myself. My father's emphasis on family harmony has shaped me into the person I am today, and his belief in “doing one's best with sincerity” has become the foundation of my life philosophy.
I have grown up learning optimism and resilience in the face of the world through the example of my father, who worked diligently even in difficult situations, and my mother, who never lost her smile and consistently did her best.
I have always been interested in English and foreign music culture. So after graduating from high school, instead of going straight to university, I went to Canada for a year and a half and then to Australia for six months. In these countries, both being immigrant nations, I spent enjoyable and valuable time with people from various countries who came to study, rather than with Canadians or Australians. Living with people from diverse cultural backgrounds greatly helped me break away from stereotypes and broaden my horizons.
After returning from abroad, I enlisted in the military and served as a KATUSA in a U.S. military base in Pyeongtaek, eventually being discharged as a sergeant. English has always been close to me since I graduated from high school, and now I can converse at a native speaker level. After graduating from university, I was ambitious about learning a third language and flew to Beijing, China, where I studied Chinese for a year. I returned to Korea in July 2022 and can now speak Korean, English, and Chinese in that order.
During my part-time work, I worked as a staff member at Uniqlo after graduating from high school. Then, I crossed over to Canada and worked in a restaurant. After returning to Korea, I enlisted in the military and gained diverse experiences and skills in translation work and CBRN training while working in the U.S. military base. After being discharged, I worked as a manager at a guesthouse on weekends while attending school. I enjoyed interacting and conversing with people from various countries.
After working at the guesthouse for about six months, I wanted to work in a field related to my major, so I worked at an English academy in Daechi-dong for another six months. Additionally, after graduating from university, I taught TOEIC Speaking at YBM Language Institute and then taught English in English to international students when I moved to China.
Thanks to these valuable opportunities, I have come to see the workplace as another stage for my personal growth. I believe that not only school but also part-time work and the company I will work for in the future are educational arenas where I can learn and grow. At the center of it all, I always put people first. I find fulfillment in working well with diverse individuals and believe that we grow together in the process.
Thank you for reading my long text. If I am given the opportunity to work, I promise to never lose my learning attitude and approach my work with humility. Thank you.
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