Who we are...
K~울림 (울림=Woollim) means “deep emotional resonance.” It describes a feeling or message that truly touches your heart and stays with you, even after the moment is over. Our competition title reflects the hope that students' words and stories will create a lasting impact, moving listeners and sparking meaningful connections.
We aim to help students enhance their presentation and communication skills, while motivating them to take another step toward their dreams and goals.
K~울림
Organizing Committee
& Coordinators
Our competition is organized and guided by a dedicated team of educators and leaders representing premier regional institutions.
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Hayoung Jane Cho
Korean Language Educator | South High School, TUSD
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Korean Language Teacher Association (KLTA) President
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IKEN Board Member, organizing professional workshops and seminars
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KLF Curriculum Development Committee Member, researching Korean language education and developing annual workshops
Karyn Lee
Korean Language Educator | West High School, TUSD
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University Mentor for teacher candidates in the Induction Programs at CSU Fullerton and CSU Long Beach
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Researcher and workshop planner for the Curriculum Research Group at the Korean Language Foundation of America
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Developed the Korean Honors Program and secured UC A–G approval for its curriculum
Seojin Park
Director of Korean Language Program
East Asian Languages and Cultures Department, USC Dornsife
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Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching (SLAT) with a minor in East Asian Studies
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Primary research area: Korean language education
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Teaches a range of Korean language courses at USC
Jihyun Kim
Korean Language Educator | Palos Verdes High School, PVPUSD
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Holds Bilingual Authorization in Korean
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Committed to fostering excellence in language learning while nurturing cultural awareness, effective communication, and a global perspective
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Believes in the power of language to connect people, bridge cultures, and strengthen communities
Educational Goals
Enhance Language Proficiency
Enhance Language Proficiency
