Korean Cultural Heritage Specialist
Inspiring people to connect with Korea's traditions, history, and cultural identity.
About Me
I am a cultural heritage specialist with a Ph.D. in Cultural Heritage Management and a lifelong passion for sharing the richness of Korean history and traditions.
For more than ten years, I have delivered lectures on topics such as Hanbok, Haenyeo, Chuseok, and the cultural values that shape Korean identity. I also spent over eight years volunteering as a guide at Korean royal palaces, where I introduced visitors to palace life, architecture, and royal customs.
My work combines academic expertise with engaging storytelling that makes heritage meaningful and accessible. I enjoy connecting people from different backgrounds through culture, history, and shared curiosity.
Skills & Languages
Cultural Heritage Expertise
- •Korean tangible and intangible heritage
- •Royal palace history and interpretation
- •Korean customs, traditions, and festivals
- •Heritage research and education
Communication & Teaching
- •Public speaking
- •Lecturing and workshop facilitation
- •Cross-cultural communication
- •Audience engagement and storytelling
Professional Skills
- •Program planning
- •Visitor experience guidance
- •Academic research
- •Content development
Languages
Projects & Experience
Key Talks
Hanbok, woven with History and Meaning
Tostmann Dirndl, Vienna
Thanksgiving Day in Korea
Weltmuseum, Vienna
Sustainability of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Korea Kulturhaus, Vienna
Die Meerfrauen von Jeju Insel, Südkorea
Korea Kulturzentrum, Vienna
Taucherinnen in Balance mit der Natur
Afro-Asiatisches Institut, Salzburg
Architecture Philosophy of Buddhist Monasteries in South Korea
University of Vienna
Heritage Interpretation and Language Rejuvenation
University of Toronto
Building Creative Community through the Arts
Lisbon
Cultural Symbiosis for Heritage-led Urban Revitalization
Vancouver
Catalyzing Arts Education to Create a Sustainable Community
Hong Kong
Key Publications
An Analysis of Economic Effects and Potentials Between South Korea and Austria
Samsung Austria
Recht und Praxis ganzheitlicher Bewahrung des buddhistischen Kulturerbes in Südkorea
Österreichisches Archiv für Recht & Religion
A Policy Network of the Venice Charter for Conservation and Restoration
The Journal of Contemporary European Studies
An Analysis on the Policy Network of International Principles on Conservation
The Journal of Cultural Heritage
Planning Research on Climate Change Response for Architectural Heritage
National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage
A Study on Development of Conservation Principles for Architectural Heritage in China
Journal of Architectural History
Let's Connect
I am available for lectures, seminars, and educational programs at universities, cultural centers, and Korean culture-related events worldwide.
Available for Korean Studies programs, cultural center events, and heritage education worldwide