Editor-in-Chief

Fred McNulty

My name is Fred and I am an Editor-in-Chief at KOMMON. While I lived, studied, and worked in Seoul for a little under three years, I was the first student in my college’s history to major in East Asian Studies with a concentration in Korea. When I’m not working or studying Korean, I can be found exploring tasty restaurants around New York City

Editor-in-Chief

Sunny Um

My name is Sunny and I am an Editor-in-Chief at KOMMON. I have lived for more than 20 years in Korea. I like listening to Black Pink and reading Korean webcomics after work. I always crack up at funny dog videos and bad puns.

Senior Operations and Logistics Manager

Yul Jeon

My name is Yul and I am a Senior Operations and Logistics Manager at KOMMON. I'm very interested in learning more about the trend of Generation Z in Korea. I like to go around looking for good restaurants in Seoul.

Senior Editor

Regine Armann

I stranded in Korea accidentally for work, many years ago, to do cross-race/cross-culture research at Korea University. Long before BTS or even Gangnam style, I am not sure I would have found Korea on a map back then, but in spite of walking around as lost as one can probably be, I somehow fell in love with this “impossible country” and never really managed to leave for good since then. Now I am back, finally trying to wrap my brain around the equally impossible Korean language, and happy to be part of the KOMMON team that helps other non-Koreans understand their adopted country a little better every week.

Staff Writer

Haram Lee

My name is Haram and I work as a Staff Writer at KOMMON. Running while listening to music is my favorite thing to do. I enjoy working at KOMMON because I can learn what non-Koreans want to know about Korea and I can tell the latest stories about them to all the first-timers here.

Staff Editor

Aleya Sharif

I’m Aleya and I’m an engineering PhD student based in Melbourne, Australia. I’ve been immersed in Korean culture and entertainment for over a decade, and being a part of KOMMON has helped me expand that knowledge further. Above all, it’s a pleasure connecting and learning from everyone on the team.

Staff Writer

Yeon Woo Lee

My name is Yeon Woo and I work as a staff writer at KOMMON. I am a travel addict and a tropical lover who plan to move to Bali after retirement. Communicating with people from diverse background is one of my favorite things to do!

Graphic Design Producer

Ah-young Kim

Hello, I’m a biweekly illustrator for KOMMON & at other times a postgraduate student studying English Literature here in Seoul. Drawing was mostly a hobby before, and working on these illustrations has been a nice change of pace from the usual sleep-deprived and caffeine-addled postgraduate life—but also I must say KOMMON has helped me grow so much as an illustrator. I hope my art can be a nice little addition to these wonderfully written newsletters.

Senior Content Creator

Jessica Dharmaputri

Hi! My name is Jessica and I am born and raised in the Big Durian that is Jakarta. Currently, I’m a data cruncher by day and KOMMON’s content creator by night. In my free time, you can find me trying out new recipes in the kitchen, working on a new embroidery project or catching up on the next episode of a TV series. I believe that there is nothing more exciting than learning about different cultures and building connections with people from all over the world. Hence, I’m excited to be a part of KOMMON and hopefully expand your cultural horizons!

Social Media Curator

Wen Heong

Hi! I’m Wen, from Malaysia. I play a role in KOMMON’s social media team! I currently base in Ireland for studies and am looking forward to travelling to other countries again. Stay safe everyone! Hope you enjoy our weekly content!

Media/Culture Writer

Danbi Kim

My name is Danbi and I am a writer at KOMMON. I like taking a walk listening to music in the evening. I am happy to be a member of KOMMON!

Strategic Alignment Manager

Andrew Kim

Andrew is a digital growth marketer who divides his time between Seoul, Korea and Dallas, Texas. His areas of expertise are SEO, digital content platforms, data analytics and reporting, and academic research. He earned his MBA in business analytics from the University of Nebraska.

Staff Researcher

Heejin Ahn

Hi! I'm Heejin, and I work as a researcher at KOMMON.

Senior Content Creator

Jamelle van Mourik

Hi! My name is Mel and I am a social media content creator at KOMMON. I was born and raised in the Netherlands and I am currently finishing up my degree in Korea Studies. In my free time, I enjoy studying Korean, working out and gaming and I have a big love for coffee, chocolate, and cats. I hope that everyone enjoys our content just as much as we love creating it. Thank you sincerely for all the support!