Jaekyun Park

Experienced Korean-English interpreter and translator with over 15 years of professional experience spanning tourism, education, media, and legal sectors. Previously served as English Translator/Editor/Social Media Manager at Korea Tourism Organization for nearly eight years, and as a Visiting Professor at Gangneung Wonju National University. Currently working as a freelance interpreter/translator while pursuing a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine.

• 2025 – presentFreelance Korean-English Interpreter / Translator · Freelancer
• 2025 – 2025Freelance Korean-English Video Transcriber / Translator · Borderless Studios
• 2017 – 2025English Translator / Editor / Social Media Manager · Korea Tourism Organization
• 2011 – 2017Visiting Professor · Gangneung Wonju National University
• 2011 – 2011Native English Teacher · Berlitz, Gangneung Wonju National University
• 2010 – 2011Native English Teacher · Bonilcheon Elementary School
• 2010 – 2010Native English Teacher · YBM Winter Camp
• 2009 – 2009Legal Researcher / Analyst · Central International Law Firm
• 2009 – 2009Telephone English Instructor · TALL (Technology Assisted Language Learning)
• 2009 – 2009Interpreter · Korea University Korean Language and Culture Center
• 2009 – 2009English Teacher · Private Tutor
• 2008 – 2009Intern · BASPIA (Best Available Standards and Practices in Asia)
• 2006 – 2008Independent Business Owner · Quixtar
• 2008 – 2008Volunteer · Special Olympics (Pro Bowl)
• 2004 – 2007Customer Service / Cashier · Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
• 2004 – 2005Massage Therapist · Foundational Healing
• 2002 – 2004Summer Staff · National Teen Leadership Program
• 2000 – 2002Customer Service · Blockbuster Video
• 2000 – 2002High School Volunteer · Shoreline Middle School Afterschool Program
• 1998 – 2002Junior Volunteer / Vice President · Dominican Hospital

• Five Branches University, Doctorate of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (in progress)
• Korea University, Masters in Korean for Professionals
• University of Hawaii at Manoa, Masters in Korean for Professionals
• University of California at Santa Cruz, B.A. in Psychology
• Lund University, Exchange Student

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• Tourism45%
• Legal22%
• Academic11%
• 2 other fields22%

Based on 9 résumé items · MetaPret AI analysis

• Certification in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Certification in Photography
• Certification in Graphic Design
• Certified Massage Therapist
• OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) in Korean - 2+ Advanced High
• TOPIK score: 5 Advanced