Lead instructor - Minjung Kim

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Minjung Kim is the founder and lead instructor at EastBridge. A native Korean speaker, Minjung brings a rich tapestry of regional experience, having lived and worked in China and Japan for over 10 years. Her deep immersion in East Asian cultures enables her to bring unparalleled context and insight to the classroom. 

Minjung has worked as a **professional translator**, translating books and offering language support to industries across Korea, China, and Japan. Her teaching philosophy blends rigorous language instruction with real-world cultural understanding, making her uniquely equipped to guide students not only in mastering language but in **adapting successfully to life in East Asia**. 

With a strong background in cross-cultural communication and education, Minjung is passionate about empowering her students to thrive academically, socially, and professionally. 

Minjung Kim is an experienced language educator and polygot with a strong academic and professional background. Having studied and lived in China, Japan, Singapore, the UK, Switzerland, and India, she is fluent in Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and English. Minjung’s diverse career in research, startups, and public and non-profit sectors reflects her global perspective, which she brings into her teaching. Minjung is passionate to help students bridge cultures through language and communication.