Founder Journeys
Bridging Korea and South Asia: Inside Tabassum Nasrin Haque’s Journey with Katriyam
Bangladeshi founder Tabassum Nasrin Haque came to Korea on a government scholarship to study computer engineering and went on to build Katriyam, a...
Vasiliki PanayiDecember 8, 2025
“Bloom Where You’re Planted” – Olatz Irijalba on Redefining Spanish Language Immersion for Asian Learners
From museum halls to language immersion, Olatz Irijalba blends culture and education to connect Asian learners with authentic Spanish experiences. Through Vale Vale...
Vasiliki PanayiDecember 8, 2025
Cross The Bridge – Aline Verduyn’s Mission to Help Korea and the World Understand Each Other
Aline Verduyn, founder of Cross The Bridge, empowers Korean and international professionals to work together through meaningful cross-cultural communication. Her journey reveals how...
Vasiliki PanayiDecember 8, 2025
From K-Pop Fan to K-Beauty Founder – Elvira Tur López on Building TANIT Overseas Connections
From her first encounter with K-beauty in Myeongdong to founding TANIT Overseas Connections, Elvira Tur López has dedicated her career to bridging Korea’s...
Vasiliki PanayiDecember 8, 2025
Living the Korean Dream: Two Brothers on Building a Life and Career in the Land of Innovation
Two brothers, Oleg and Evgenii Smagin, arrived in Korea as fascinated students and stayed to build careers at the heart of its tech,...
Vasiliki PanayiDecember 8, 2025
