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About

I am a creative, interdisciplinary thinker
driven to bridge global divides
through data and to advance sustainable development.

I live by curiosity and grow by sincerity.

For over a decade, bedtime stories were my nightly ritual, shaping my imagination and sense of wonder.
From those warm evenings with my family, my journey began —stories became questions, and questions grew into creation. 

I once traced human anatomy with crayons in kindergarten, and recently explored Greek myths through musicals and games before diving into
The Iliad and The Odyssey.

Whenever something draws me in, I pursue it deeply
—through reading, drawing, coding, or research.

Over time, I've built a world where stories and systems meet. I believe in doing what I love consistently,
in asking why something moves me, and in living with integrity between words and actions.

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Competency & Skills

UN Youth Representative &
Global Citizenship
Sustainability Initiatives

Engaged as an official UN Department of Global Communications (UNDGC) Youth Representative,
advocating for sustainable development, equity, and community empowerment on the international stage.
Led cross-cultural communication projects, contributed to SDGs-focused publications, and promoted youth engagement in global policy dialogue.

Key Skills:

  • International Relations & Diplomacy

  • Sustainable Development Advocacy

  • Cross-Cultural Communication

  • Public Speaking & Policy Presentation

  • Global Youth Engagement

Inequality Research &
Data-Driven Policy Proposals

Conducted large-scale analysis of educational disparities across 11 countries, identifying correlations between socioeconomic status and learning outcomes.
Applied statistical modeling and Python-based data analysis to develop actionable policy recommendations aimed at improving equity in education.

Key Skills:

  • Data Analysis (Python, Statistics)

  • Quantitative & Qualitative Research

  • Policy Development & Proposal Writing

  • Data Visualization & Storytelling

  • Education Equity Analysis

Technology-Driven
Social Innovation &
Creative Solution 

Designed and implemented innovative solutions addressing real-world challenges, including a sustainable fashion platform and an assistive sign language translation device. Integrated human-centered design with technical prototyping, securing patents and recognition in national and international competitions.

Key Skills:

  • Social Entrepreneurship

  • Human-Centered Design

  • Prototype Development & Patents

  • Creative Problem Solving

  • Technology for Social Impact

Achievements & Awards

Research Publication

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  • Global Education Gaps and Economic Inequality: A Cross-National Analysis
    Student Researcher &
    First Author
    Forthcoming publication in Journal of Emerging Investigators (2025)

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  • Disaster Vulnerability and Socioeconomic Inequality 
    Student Researcher &
    First Author

    Published in Journal of Student Research – High School (AUG 2025)

Minister’s Award

  • Outstanding Achievement – Ministry of Gender Equality & Family (2023)

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  • Commendation – Ministry of Youth & Sports, Republic of South Sudan (2023)

    Recognized as a national outstanding participant for sustained and self-directed service across disability support, cultural translation, and global citizenship.

Creativity &
Social Innovation

  • Best Pitch Award – World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Korea (WYEC)|
    Jun 2025

     

  • Bronze – Genius Olympiad Korea (Sustainable Design) | Feb 2025
     

  • 2nd Place – World Series of Innovation (WSI) Korea |
    Oct 2024

Data Science

  • Excellence Award – Public Education Data Analytics Competition |
    Ministry of Education, Korea
    Jul 2025

     

  • Gold (Data Analytics) & Bronze (Python) – Korea Youth IT Competition  |
    Korea Information and Communication Promotion Agency 
    Sep 2024

Mathematics & Computing

  • School Champion(2024) & Distinction (2022–2024) – Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest (CSMC)
    University of Waterloo 

     

  • Elitist Prize (Top 10%) – International Math Olympiad Challenge (IMOC) |
    2022–2023

     

  • Distinction- Beaver Computing Challenge (BCC) |
    University of Waterloo 

    2022–2023

Academic Writing

  • High Commendation – John Locke Global Essay Competition
    (Economics) | Oct 2023

     

  • Grand Awards – GLEC Global Leadership English Competition | Feb 2022
    * UN-partnered SDGs
      essay and speech program

“Be critical.
  Be a smart consumer.
  Be respectful to artists.

  Because without them,
  there is no art. ”

TEDx DaejeongEup Youth Speaker, Dayoung Lee

The Simple Vitality I Found in Running

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At first, even 2 kilometers left me breathless.

Six weeks of 30-minute runs changed that.

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I crossed the finish line of a local 10K marathon—
a medal around my neck,
a smile I couldn’t hide.

 

The passing scenery.
The sweat on my skin.
The heartbeat in my chest.

 

All became the energy that powers my days,
and the instinct to leap boldly
into whatever comes next.

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