Alumni in Action

Sung Jae Kim has had an extensive career at KOTRA, South Korea's international trade and investment promotion agency. His professional journey has led him to help develop emerging markets across the globe.

Chris Kim was determined to succeed in his passion for events and tourism at Mason, despite facing challenges as an international student. Now he is back in Korea running his own travel agency, Allworks.

Currently General Manager at Eli Lilly Korea, Christ Stokes honed his skills as a scholar-athlete at George Mason University. He now seeks ways he can help others.

Professor Sooyong Park, Mason Alumni Association Korea Chapter President and PhD in Information Technology (IT) from Mason, has had a significant impact on the development of IT in Korea. Read more about his career journey and advice for Mason Korea students.

With a primary focus on corporate governance, Stanley Chung is a managing director at Morrow Sodali Korea, where he works in the area of ESG.

Currently a professor in the Animation and Film Department at Yuhan University, Hyong Jung Kang had formative cultural and educational experiences at Mason, and uses what she learned there in her own teaching.

Mason Korea recently partnered with Buckers from Austin, a restaurant business owned by Mason alumnus Mike Kwon (Economics, ’00). 

Through Mason's Conflict Analysis and Resolution program Young Jin Kang found the tools to address political conflict he saw around him. He has continued to do so as an advisor to government and industry on finding mutually acceptable solutions to disputes.

Mason alumna Jean Moe (Business, ’87), CEO and Founder of Dames and former CEO of Pulmuone Danone, jumpstarted Mason Korea’s “Breaking Barriers: Women in Leadership” Distinguished Lecture Series.

Jae Heung Lee's time at George Mason University opened up new doors and experiences, and launched him on a career path in Korea's Ministry of Labor.

Junghoon Kim is creating a bridge between cultures through his work as director of the Korean Cultural Center in Washington, D.C.

Mason Korea hosted a year-end holiday gathering for George Mason University Alumni Association Korea Chapter in late November.

Soogwan Doh benefited from a host of Mason faculty when he pursued his PhD from Mason's Schar School of Policy and Government. Now he's teaching at his other alma mater, the University of Ulsan, and seeking to return the favor by helping his juniors there.

Young Jin (Henry) Joo reflects on a successful career in IT, and offers his tips to help others succeed.

Mike Kwon (’00 Economics), CEO of Plan Z_Station, draws on his wide experience to gain success in the restaurant industry--including some restaurants at Triple Street, just across from Mason Korea.