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community
engagement

Sustainable "Greenlight" Invention

  • 2022 ~ 2023

  • Worked on creating a sustainable green light using renewable solar energy.

  • Assembled the light with a specially manufactured solar panel, printed circuit board (PCB), and a battery holder.

  • Aimed at providing an easily available light source for citizens in developing countries such as South Sudan.
     

Gift of Giving Co-Founder

  • March 2022 ~ Present

  • Co-Founder of Gift of Giving (GOG) Nonprofit Organization.

  • Initiated fundraising efforts supporting those affected by the war in Ukraine, raising 3,000,000 Korean Won (approx. $2,000 US dollars).

  • Personally drew Ukraine's national flower on canvas for anyone to write a supportive and encouraging message for the people of Ukraine. 

  • Donated funds and artwork to the Embassy of Ukraine in Korea.

  • Extended efforts to raise awareness in various locations, including a peace rally and city streets.

  • Aims to combat poverty, war, terrorism, racism, inequality, illiteracy, and natural disasters globally.
     

Hope to the Future Association

  • September 2022 ~ Present

  • Volunteer Member.

  • Artwork on shoes to support world peace and children's rights.

  • Colored soccer balls for children's rights to play, shipped to South Sudan annually.
     

Grade 8 Chiang Mai Trip Service Project

  • October 26, 2023

  • Refurbished a Thai preschool during the Chiang Mai, Thailand school trip.

  • Created murals, repainted drawings, and enhanced the overall environment for children, including Myanmar refugee families.
     

"We Go Together: US-ROK 70th Anniversary Passion Project

  • August 2023 ~ Present

  • Passion Project on History and East Asian Studies.

  • Working on a campaign to introduce the “We Go Together” Exhibition at the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History.

  • Conducted in-person interviews with Americans/foreigners at COEX Mall.

  • Conducted online interviews with native Koreans.
     

2022 Human Rights Youth Network

  • December 18, 2022

  • UN DGC Associated NGO: Hope to the Future Association.

  • Volunteered to give a tour of Lotte World in Seoul for South African orphaned girls and women, victims of harassment.

  • Engaged in conversations about cultural differences, human rights, and education rights for females.
     

Dongdaewon Fundraiser

  • 2019 ~ Present

  • School Fundraising Volunteer.

  • Raises funds at SFS during a fundraiser event week to support North Koreans with tuberculosis.
     

Community Service Volunteer for Orphans in Korea

  • 2014 ~ Present

  • Individual long-term volunteer work.

  • Donated allowance and used clothes and shoes annually.

awards &
certificates

  1. SFS Leading by Example Award 8th Grade / 2023

  2. 2nd Place in MS KAIAC Cross-Country Jamboree Competition / Sep 2023

  3. 3rd Place in MS KAIAC Cross-Country Jamboree Competition / Oct 2023

  4. 3rd Place Team Award in SFMS KS3 Math Competition / 2023

  5. Hope Plus Project for South Sudan: 20 Hours of Volunteer Certificate / 2023

  6. Hope Plus Project for South Sudan: 8 Hours of Volunteer Certificate / 2023

  7. 6th Level (Highest Level) in TOPIK II Score Report / 2023

  8. 3rd Place in WIDPSC Championship Impromptu Speaking Competition / 2023

  9. Gold Medal in KIMEA Solo and Ensemble Festival / 2023

  10. SFS Best Voice Student Award / 2023

  11. SFS Choir Director's High Achiever Award /2023

  12. SFS Leading By Example Award 7th Grade / 2022

  13. 2022 Human Rights Youth Network Volunteer Certificate / 2022

  14. SFS Leading By Example Award 6th Grade / 2022

  15. SFS Most Principled Learner Award / 2022

  16. Individual Challenge Participation Certificate in FOBISIA Online Mathematics Competition / 2021

Extracurricular
activities

SFS Junior Model United Nations

  • September 2021 ~ Present

  • Represented the Republic of Korea (6th grade) and the Central African Republic (7th grade) at SKYMUN conferences.

  • Contributed to SKYMUN 2022 & 2023 by crafting country reports, resolutions, and position papers.
     

Hope to Future Book Club

  • September 2022 ~ Present

  • Actively engages in debates and discussions on various UN SDGs topics, contributing to global awareness.
     

Junior National Coed Cheerleading Team of Korea

  • October 2022 ~ February 2023

  • Served as Junior National Team Standby Member for Flyer Position.

  • Participated in rigorous practice for the ICU World Cheerleading Championship 2023.
     

New Student Ambassador

  • September 2021 ~ Present

  • Assisted new students on Orientation Day, answered questions, and provided support in the initial weeks.
     

Seoul Foreign School Middle Year Cross Country Team

  • September 6 to October 18, 2023

  • Learned running skills and strategies, prepared for cross country jamborees/competitions, meeting and practicing twice a week.
     

Student Leadership

  • September 2021 ~ Present

  • Member in 2022 and 2023.

  • Core Group Member in the current year.

  • Worked on diverse projects for school events, holidays, and overall improvement, meeting weekly.
     

Middle School Math Club

  • September 2023 ~ Present

  • Attends weekly meetings to prepare for math competitions like AMC, UKMT, and Gauss Mathematics Contests.
     

Academic Quiz Team (AQT)

  • September 2022 ~ Present

  • Selected member, participated in AQT competitions, practicing twice a week.

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