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Overview

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  • Fluent in English, Korean; learning Chinese (Simplified), Finnish, Japanese
  • 39, Male
  • Member since 2016
  • Government Research Specialist
  • University of Southern California
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About Me

Hello, I am working for Korean government as a researcher in Seoul, Korea.
Before joining this job, I worked in UN organization for climate change issue.
I studied in Finland and LA, USA for my master`s degree until 2014.
Would love to meet new friends over the world!

Not smoker, but good beerer!
Positive and Energetic! love to try any new things!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I joined couchsurfing for several reasons. First, I love to travel and get to know different cultures and people. Through couchsurfing, I can make friends with locals in the countries I visit and experience their lives and customs firsthand. Second, I want to help foreigners who come to my place through couchsurfing. I want to introduce them to K-pop, Korean culture, food, tourist spots, and have fun with them. I want to expand my world, make new friends, and help others through couchsurfing. That's why I joined couchsurfing.

Interests

I love traveling and getting to know different cultures and people. When I'm traveling, I like to have a beer and talk to the locals. I also like to exercise and do outdoor activities like hiking and biking. I consider myself an easy going, fun, and caring person. I'm sure you'll have a great time couchsurfing with me. If you have similar interests to mine, please get in touch!

  • architecture
  • beer
  • travel
  • local food
  • k-pop

Music, Movies, and Books

I am a passionate lover of Kpop. Kpop is music with many different genres and styles, and among them, I especially like BTS, ive, and Black Pink. BTS is a world-famous boy group, and their songs and dances are really cool and inspiring. ive is a recently debuted girl group, and their songs are fresh and energetic. Black Pink is a sexy and charismatic girl group, and their songs have strong and addictive melodies. I have watched and listened to all their albums and music videos, and I want to go to their concerts. I am happy and entertained by listening to this kind of Kpop. I want to meet people with the same music taste as me and talk about Kpop.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The coolest thing I ever did was travel to California and New York in the United States. In California, I enjoyed the combination of beach and mountains, city and nature, and in New York, I experienced the cultural and artistic centers of the world. In California, I saw the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, and visited Hollywood and Disneyland in Los Angeles. In New York, I saw Times Square and Central Park, the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge, and enjoyed Broadway musicals and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These trips gave me new perspectives and inspiration, and allowed me to interact with different people and see the world more broadly. I made many friends through couchsurfing and learned about their culture and life. I will never forget these experiences and hope to travel to more countries and cities in the future.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can speak Korean and English, and I would like to learn other languages. I know a lot about Korean history and culture, and I would like to introduce it to you. I am also interested in the history and culture of other countries, and I would like to listen and learn about them. I want to see the world more widely through couchsurfing, and gain new perspectives and experiences. I would like to practice the spirit of Teach, Learn, Share as a member of the couchsurfing community.

What I Can Share with Hosts

There are many things I can do with my hosts. For example,
- I can cook Korean food well. If you'd like, you can cook or try Korean food with me. I recommend kimchi stew, bibimbap, and tteokbokki.
- I know a lot about Korean culture and history. If you're interested, I'd love to share some traditional Korean costumes, games, and art with you.
- I've traveled a lot, so I have a lot to share with you. If you're interested, we can talk about the landscapes, people, and culture of the countries I've visited, especially the United States!

I would love to be good friends with my hosts, and I will do my best to make sure you have a great time with me. Thank you!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, France, Japan, Latvia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Finland, South Korea, United States

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