[2025] ACM CCS 2025 | Taipei, Taiwan — my first international conference presentation [English] These days, I'm writing my thesis in Korean. Sometimes, as I toggle endlessly between formulas and sentences, I get the strange feeling that my Overleaf, Hangul software, or Microsoft Word knows me better than I know myself. (They’re technically my second brain—and perhaps co-authors.) Whenever that thought crosses my mind, another follows: When did I start caring so much about the

[2022] SSG Landers Field | Incheon, South Korea — a sunny afternoon at the home stadium of the SSG Landers, filled with bold spirit and baseball energy. [English Version] One day, while I was still undecided about applying to graduate school, I reached out to a senior I had never met before. I hoped to hear some honest advice about what the road ahead might look like. We met at a small hamburger place in the basement of our university—a spot that no longer exists today. The c

[2025] Seoul Tower | Seoul, South Korea — Night view of the Han River and city skyline from Namsan [English version] Lately, the way I start my day has changed significantly. I used to wake up thinking, Another day to endure. Now, I often open my eyes with a quiet sense of anticipation, wondering, Shall I start with this today?  I’ve come to realize that being able to live while doing what I love is a much greater blessing than I once thought. Of course, my time isn’t filled

[2024] Louvre Museum | Paris, France — bright crowds gather under a crisp spring sky at the iconic glass pyramid [English version] I’ve long understood that words and actions carry weight. A single sentence, a glance, even the tone of a response can leave a lasting impression. That’s why I’ve always been mindful of how I express myself—knowing that every expression can have effects beyond what I can see. But despite that awareness, accepting myself as I am was never easy. For