May 27, 2021Reflections on Seoul P4G: Clean Transition to Green SummitSince the introduction of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in 2015, world leaders have been emphasizing the importance of green, sustainable and inclusive growth. South Korea is no exception. Catalyzed by the COVID-19 pandemic, South Korea has launched the Korean New Deal as the country enters the post-pandemic recovery phase…Korea2 min readKorea2 min read
May 27, 2021Korean Kimchi DiplomacyFood is perhaps the most characteristic aspect of any nation’s culture and identity. National cuisine carries history, traditions, craftsmanship, and virtues that are passed down through each generation. Besides being a physical record of history, national cuisine also brings people together. …3 min read3 min read
May 20, 2021International Museum Day: Museum Kimchikan, SeoulMy combined passion for good food and museums brought me all the way to Germany to visit the Currywurst Museum and to Japan to design my own instant cup noodles. When it was time for my trip to South Korea in 2019, food museums were definitely on my list. …Kimchi3 min readKimchi3 min read
Apr 24, 2021‘Korean’s New Southern Policy Plus and the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework: Synergy for…‘Korean’s New Southern Policy Plus and the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework: Synergy for Post COVID-19 Recovery’ Takeaways It’s no doubt that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic brought about multiple challenges to the Southeast Asian region. …Korea3 min readKorea3 min read
Nov 30, 2020Wrapping Up My Mission of ROK to ASEAN Online Supporter JourneyOn the last day of June 2020, I started my journey as a Mission of the Republic of Korea to ASEAN Online Supporter. The initiative was born out of a desire to engage ASEAN youths to promote friendly relations and increase mutual understanding between ASEAN and South Korea. In the…2 min read2 min read
Nov 23, 2020Economy in ‘Wonderland’ ReviewKorea.net’s five-minute video clip inspired me to think about how the world is doing eleven months into the year, and what governments around the world have done to combat the COVID-19 health and socioeconomic crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably disrupted all areas of modern life. …Koreanet3 min readKoreanet3 min read
Oct 9, 2020Thailand’s COVID-19 Education CrisisPublished on https://thegeopolitics.com/thailands-covid-19-education-crisis/ Given its strategic location in the heart of Southeast Asia, Thailand is a popular regional transportation hub that welcomes millions of people each year. While Thailand managed to control the number of tourist-imported cases early in the year, a muay thai boxing match in early March resulted…Education4 min readEducation4 min read
Sep 23, 2020Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival’Tis that time of the year again when trees are adorned with crisp orangey hues and a light breeze makes its way between branches to create a rustling tune. October first marks this year’s harvest festival, also known as Mid-Autumn Festival, Mooncake Festival and Chuseok across East Asia, which falls…Koreanet3 min readKoreanet3 min read
Sep 15, 2020Unboxing My Celebratory Giftbox!Today marks my six — month anniversary as a korea.net Honorary Reporter! Looking back to earlier this year, I was so excited yet anxious about whether I’d make the cut. Becoming a HR has been a long — time dream of mine since 2018. …Koreanet4 min readKoreanet4 min read
Sep 15, 2020KO-SEA Partnership for InnovationOn Friday, 11th September 2020, the United Nations Development Programme regional offices in Thailand, Japan and South Korea co — organized the second session of its “Impact Venture Dialogue” webinar series. …Koreanet2 min readKoreanet2 min read
