Seonyoung Yang
Jakarta Selatan
Summary
Accomplished Senior Research Officer with a proven track record at the Mission of the Republic of Korea to ASEAN, adept in observational research and narrative analysis. Spearheaded the review of a 14 million USD ODA project, enhancing ASEAN-ROK cooperation. Excelled in organizing high-profile diplomatic events and mastering both Microsoft and MAC OS, demonstrating exceptional organizational and analytical skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Research Officer
Mission of the Republic of Korea to ASEAN
Jakarta
10.2013 - Current
- Observe the latest developments in regional and international affairs, focusing on political-security developments such as the South China Sea, Indo-Pacific strategies, Myanmar issues, and ASEAN Chairmanship deliverables.
- Review the ASEAN-ROK Cooperation Fund (AKCF, 14 million USD ODA from Seoul) project and program proposals, and report to Seoul.
- Prepare and organize public diplomacy events, such as track 1.5 dialogue, policy paper publication, Korea-ASEAN Film Festival, and the National Day Reception.
- Support the career diplomats for ASEAN-Korea, APT, EAS, and ARF meetings and negotiations.
- Write speeches and op-eds for Ambassadors and the Deputy Chief of Mission.
- Write various note verbales and diplomatic letters.
- Communication on a daily basis with the relevant stakeholders and partners, such as the ASEAN Secretariat, other diplomatic corps, and think tanks.
PR Associate
Sheraton Grande Walkerhill
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Write the general-manager (GM)'s letters and support English interview;
- Write and distribute the press release in English (package product, events, F&B promotion).
- Write the Quarterly Starwood Report (Profit and Loss (P&L), Customers' feedback, reported to the Regional HQ in Hong Kong).
- Buy advertisement space in the media
English communication instructor (Beginner, Intermediate)
Sejong Foreign Language Academy
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Teach Business English Communication for the employees (Twice a week)
Researcher
P&C Research Development Institute
09.2009 - 08.2011
- Write Weekly PI (President Identity) report
- The Ministry of Public Administration and Safety (Policy PR consultation report on emergency preparedness, aka Eulji Training);
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (PR consultation on the ROK's ODA);
- The National Police Agency (PR consultation on foreign visitors' safety);
- National Cultural Asset Agency (PR Agency on intangible and tangible national treasures)
Intern
Ogilvy & Mathers Korea
09.2009 - 12.2009
- Work for PR supporting divisions for DELL and Intel;
- Translate press release from English to Korea and vice versa;
- Support the media exposure events
Freelance translator
09.2009 - 12.2009
- Translate the biography of Audrey Hapburn by Martin Gitlin (Published as of December 2009 at Sinwon Munhwasa)
Education
Ph.D. - International Relations
Universiti Malaya
Kuala LumpurGraduate Diploma - International Relations
London School of Economics, University of London
London, the UK08.2017
MSc - EU Policy and Communication
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Brussels, Belgium09.2012
BA - Society, Culture and Media (Linguistics and Journalism)
University of East Anglia
Norwich, the UK08.2009
Skills
- Observational research
- Narrative analysis
- Data collection
- Discourse analysis
- Interview techniques
- Microsoft Programmes (Word, PPT, Excel, Outlook)
Awards
Excellent Employment by the Minister of Foreign Affairs by the ROK, 01/01/18
Excellent Employment by the Minister of Foreign Affairs by the ROK, 01/01/24
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Pilates
- Playing piano
Languages
English (Professional)
Korean (Native)
Bahasa Indonesian (Beginner)
French (Beginner)
Pcskills
Microsoft - professional
AI tools - moderate
Personal Information
- Current Salary : 71.600 USD per year (with housing allowance)
- Date of Birth : 29/June/1987
- Nationality : South Korean
Timeline
Senior Research Officer
Mission of the Republic of Korea to ASEAN
10.2013 - Current
PR Associate
Sheraton Grande Walkerhill
09.2012 - 09.2013
English communication instructor (Beginner, Intermediate)
Sejong Foreign Language Academy
01.2011 - 08.2011
Researcher
P&C Research Development Institute
09.2009 - 08.2011
Intern
Ogilvy & Mathers Korea
09.2009 - 12.2009
Freelance translator
09.2009 - 12.2009
Ph.D. - International Relations
Universiti Malaya
Graduate Diploma - International Relations
London School of Economics, University of London
MSc - EU Policy and Communication
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
BA - Society, Culture and Media (Linguistics and Journalism)
University of East Anglia
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