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Currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Artificial Intelligence and Societies at Media University of Applied Sciences, I focus on the intersection of technology and communication. My academic foundation in Culture and Design Management from Yonsei University, with a minor in Communication, complements my professional mission to promote cross-cultural understanding and innovative digital diplomacy strategies.

EXPERIENCE

Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE)

The World Bank Group

Arirang Radio <KOREA NOW>

The Joongang

United Nations Mission In South Sudan

Google News Initiative Fellow

Yonsei educational Broadcasting Station

DIGITAL SKILL

AWARD

(2025) 3rd Place for Public Diplomacy Open Data Utilization Contest

(2024) 2nd Place for the Public Diplomacy Academic Paper Competition, Korea Foundation

(2023) 2nd Place, Breaking the Wall of the Digital Divide, Falling Walls Lab Seoul

(2020) Certificate of the United Nations Medal, United Nations Mission In South Sudan

I am ──

Handwritten letter collector

Activist

Traveler

Experiences beyond Borders.

“Always seeking to collect experiences beyond borders and paper letters. Journalist with experience in the UN peacekeeping operation in South Sudan and Korean Public Diplomacy in Germany. Reported and promoted cultural exchange between Korea and Germany.” LinkedIn

As a Public Diplomacy Assistant at the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, I contribute to Digital Public Diplomacy by producing hundreds of social media and website content in Korean and German, resulting in increased audience engagement. I also collaborate with artists and cultural organizations to support events like the Korea-Germany Cultural Exchange Festival and official diplomatic gatherings, fostering international cooperation and cultural awareness.

BASIC INFORMATION

Name KYUNGHUN CHOI

Birthdate 1998, February 8

Location The Republic of Korea

Email [email protected]

EDUCATION

Media University of Applied Sciences

Yonsei University, Underwood International College, Seoul, Korea

Goethe Universität Frankfurt

Seoul Foreign Language High School

Completion of Journalism Course at Korea Broadcast Journalist Association

LANGUAGE

English

German

French

KEY PUBLICATION

Choi, K., Heo, K., & Nam, G. (2024). The Current Status and Direction of Digital Public Diplomacy by ROK Overseas Missions: Focusing on the Analysis of the 2nd Basic Plan for Public Diplomacy and Social Media Engagement Indicators. Manuscript submitted for publication.

[Choi, K., Park, J., & Choi, H. (2024). Exploring the prospect of WB water project in the south of Angola: Water security and green growth. Youth Internship Program Sectoral Report 2023-2024, 1(1), 1-88. https://www.wbgkggtf.org/node/3966](https://surf-cheshire-102.notion.site/Choi-K-Park-J-Choi-H-2024-Exploring-the-prospect-of-WB-water-project-in-the-south-of-An-ade2e4ebe4d64ec48c961a9d9ed6fb73)

International Organizations Experience Report, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea Government, 2020

Complementary Research of Leadership and Followership of Armed Forces

Europe Honestly

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