Experience

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea

• South Korea
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Foreign Service Officer(Economic Division), Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Brazil

  • Aug 2022 - Present

• Deputy Director, Climate Diplomacy Division

  • Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Designed the initiative and led the early bilateral talks of the Partnership for ASEAN-ROK Methane Action(PARMA) with the ASEAN secretariat, the Global Green Growth Institute, Vietnam and Indonesia by structuring a two pillar approach that can allow Carbon Credit Development projects (Pillar 2) to be executed simulatneously with policy capcity building programmes(Pillar1) and blended financial support mechanisms for the initiative.• Lead Negotiator in Global Stocktake agenda of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Negotiations (UNFCCC) (2021 COP26 in Glasgow, Inter-sessional work, 2022 SB56 in Bonn): Strengthened Korea's presence in the Global Stocktake workstream by implementing a new communication method inside the team so that the team could follow and share track records of the negotiation effectively. Through the process the team built a solid national position emphasizing the science-based integrity of the Global Stocktake process.• Deputy Lead Negotiator in Adaptation and Finance Track of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Negotiations (Inter-sessional work, 2022 SB56 in Bonn): Formulated a strong national position of Korea in regards to the Glasgow-Sharm el Sheikh Work Programme on the Global Goal on Adaptation and the IPCC working group report on Adaptation by cross-analyzing internal adaptation & finance policies and the international findings of the IPCC working group report.• Exercised different negotiating capacity in various processes including G20 Climate Sustainability Working Group, ESCAP and NEASPEC Show less

• Deputy Director, South America Division

  • Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Strengthened bilateral diplomatic and economic relations with Paraguay and Uruguay, resulting in increased cooperation and development aid.• Authored strategic reports, speeches, talking points, and due diligence reports for internal and external use. Provided insights and recommendations to the Foreign Minister and the President.• Led the consultation process in executing a grant program for the Paraguayan military to donate military equipment of the Korean army.• Oversaw the implementation of official development aid projects covering various areas, including water management and government capacity building.• Facilitated international consultation processes and provided advice on various international and domestic political risks and variables in developing an $18 billion Public-Private Partnership program with Hyundai Engineering and the Korean Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND) for an infrastructure construction project in Paraguay.• Authored strategic reports analyzing the possible risks and economic benefits of a future green hydrogen cooperation project with Uruguay, including green hydrogen production, storage, and transportation, in terms of the just energy transition of the Korean economy.• Designed and managed the 2020 and 2021 Korea-Latin America Future Cooperation Forum, promoting greater cooperation and partnership between Korea and Latin America. Show less

• Foreign Service Officer Candidate at KNDA(Korea National Diplomatic Academy)

  • Jan 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Completed a postgraduate level 1 year coursework in the Korea National Diplomatic Academy as a Foreign Service Officer Candidate. • Underwent intensive training in various aspects of diplomacy. The program covered a diverse range of subjects such as international politics, economics, finance, public advocacy, and crisis management, equipping me with a comprehensive understanding of the complex nature of diplomatic work.• Demonstrated exceptional academic performance, consistently maintaining an above-average grade equipped with commitment to training and passion for the field.• The program included fieldwork opportunities, which I pursued by working at the Korean embassy in Brazil and the cultural diplomacy division in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs • Developed a well-rounded skill set well-equipped for diplomatic missions abroad Show less



Republic of Korea Army

• Armed Forces
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Army Translator

  • Feb 2014 - Nov 2015

  • Army Translator, Reserve Forces Management Division, 2nd Operational Command. • Participated in combined and joint U.S.-ROK military exercises such as Key Resolve and Foal Eagle. • Translated required sections of classified materials including the strategic mobilization plan and non-combatant evacuation operations plan of the ROK army during the preparation process. • Provided training and support to junior army translators and other military recruits as a squad leader, preparing them for various missions. Show less