Jung Sook Yoon (M. Ed Concordia University, M. A Pusan National University)
Jung Sook Yoon has worked at Branksome Hall Asia in Jeju, international schools in Indonesia, and is currently teaching at
an international school in China. She has served as an IB MYP/DP teacher, IBDP Korean Language & Literature examiner,
IB MYP Korean moderator, IB Korean subject expert/consultant, and IB official translation consultant. She is also involved
in curriculum-related tasks. She teaches courses on "IB DP Curriculum Design & Delivery" and "IB DP Assessment."
Kwang Mi Shin (M. Ed Johns Hopkins University)
Since 2007, Kwang Mi Shin has been an ELL teacher in Maryland public schools in the United States and, since 2013,
has worked as a PYP teacher, PYP ELL Program Coordinator, and PYP Interim Co-coordinator at international schools.
She currently serves as the Director of International Education at Busan Namseong Elementary School. With an M. Ed
in English Education from Johns Hopkins University, she is now pursuing a doctoral degree in curriculum studies at
Kyungpook National University. Her IB experience includes roles as a workshop leader, consultant, and school
authorization visit team leader. She actively consults and supports PYP candidate schools in public education.
Additionally, she co-translated Concept-Based Inquiry in Action by Carla Marschall and Rachel French into Korean
(개념기반 탐구 기반의 실천). She teaches "Curriculum Process" and "Learning and Assessment" for PYP learning.
Hye Soon Shin (M. Ed)
Hye Soon Shin is an expert in IB teaching and learning approaches and assessment, currently working as a DP/MYP
Korean Language & Literature teacher at Seoul Foreign School. She has been teaching at the school since 2017 and
previously held a similar position at Daejeon Foreign School from 2013 to 2017. In 2022, she earned her IBEN Consultant
certification. She also worked as a Korean language instructor at the Hong Kong University's School of Professional and
Continuing Education from 2010 to 2012. Shin is committed to fostering international-mindedness and self-reflection among
students, consistently striving to provide the best learning environment.
Kyun Sook Kim (Ph.D)
Kyun Sook Kim is an expert in IB teaching and learning approaches and establishing PYP Professional Learning
Communities (PLC). She is currently the PYP Coordinator at Daegu Yeonseon Elementary School and has been serving
as a consultant for candidate schools, a program evaluation team member, and a workshop leader since 2021. Previously, she worked as a teacher at Kyungpook National University Elementary School. Kim focuses on creating student-centered
learning environments based on IB philosophy and principles. She is particularly passionate about enhancing the quality of
PYP programs and building effective professional learning communities.
Ho In Kim (Ph.D Candidate)
Ho In Kim specializes in IB DP/MYP curriculum design and assessment. She is currently the Vice Principal and IB DP
Coordinator at Gyeonggi-Suwon Foreign School. Since 2021, she has also served as a consultant for IB candidate schools
and as a school authorization visit team leader/member. From 2018 to 2019, she worked as the IB MYP Coordinator,
contributing to program development and improvement. Since 2016, she has been an IB DP examiner. Notably, she has
conducted research on IB Language B textbooks, contributing to the advancement of IB education.
Soo Kyung Kim (M. Ed)
Soo Kyung Kim is an IB education expert, currently working as a Shadow Consultant for candidate schools. From 2022 to
2023, she reviewed translations for the IB PYP Guide and served as a translator/interpreter for IB MYP workshops in 2021
and 2022. She also completed qualifications as a workshop leader and school authorization visit team leader/member.
From 2019 to 2023, she taught IB MYP Science and Math at Chadwick International School, supporting student learning
outcomes. Previously, she gained experience as an MYP Service as Action Coordinator and IB MYP Science/Math teacher
at Daejeon Foreign School. Kim is dedicated to improving the quality of IB education.
Da Som Chung (M. Ed)
Da Som Chung is currently the Lead Teacher for PYP Korean Language at Daejeon Foreign School and has been an IB
PYP Consultant for candidate schools since 2023. From 2012 to 2015, she worked as a DP Korean Language & Literature
teacher at SPHKV International School in Indonesia, gaining extensive experience in international education settings. She
earned a Master’s in Education from UCL Institute of Education and completed the IB Advanced Certificate in Teaching and
Learning Research. Da Som Chung is committed to delivering the highest quality education to her students and continually
strives for professional growth in the field of IB education.