Hajoon(Joseph) Song

I am a junior at the International School of Beijing.

Throughout my life, I have lived in five different places around the world. These experience got me to be interested in stock market analysis, financial investment and journalism. To further develop these interests, I am currently studying macroeconomic analysis, value investing, corporate operations evaluation and so on. In addition, I am actively involved as a student journalist and editor at one of the most influential newspapers which is published in English. As a editor of the paper, I have developed my skills in reporting on various issues, giving directions to my teammates ,and editing articles with correct grammar and vocabularies.

Chinese Sign Language(CSL) Basic Vocational Interpreter Certificate (National Certification Center for Vocational Qualification Examination, China)

The Harvard International Review (HIR) – Academic Writing Contest

Oct 2023 | International Finals

Awarded the Bronze Medal in the final round of the prestigious global competition for the essay:
“Precision Agriculture: Balancing Innovation and Tradition in the Digital Age.”

Young Investors Society (YIS) – Global Stock Pitch Competitions & Certification

Jun 2024 – May 2025 | Hosted by ASDAN China

Progressively excelled in one of the most competitive international finance competitions for high school students, organized in China by ASDAN, in collaboration with the Young Investors Society (YIS):

• Outstanding Team Award, Stock Exchange Award – Regional Round (Jun 2024)
• Best Speaker Award – National Round (Jul 2024)
• Bronze Medal (3rd Place Overall), Best Speaker Award, Best Trader Award – ASSEDER-YIS National Finals(Jan 2025)
• Selected as Top 2 in the Asia Round and advanced to the Global Top 100 Finalists, presenting a Buy-rated pitch on Super Micro Computer (SMCI) – Asia Round (Apr 2025)
• Earned the Certified Young Investment Analyst (CYIA™) designation, awarded to the top 10% globally for excellence in equity research, financial literacy, and investment performance (May 2025)

Activities

• Intern, Student Reporter/Editor

Worked as a student journalist and editor at the largest Korean newspaper(The Korea Daily) in the United States. Write one article every three weeks.

Articles submitted monthly are reviewed and published in JoongAng Ilbo's platforms, including the newspaper, education portal website, and English news website.

• Writer, Managing a Stock Simulation Portfolio Blog
• President, Business Club

Studied financial literacy with club members, planned an on-campus business competition, and prepared for an international finance investment competition.

• Executive, Student Anti-Bias, Anti-Racist Club (SABAR)

Educated and campaigned for ES and MS students on racial discrimination, gender inequality, and student rights protection with club members.

• Vice-President, Taekwondo Club

Taught Chinese students on the spirit and martial arts techniques of Taekwondo, a traditional Korean martial art.

Volunteering

• Member, Hwarang Youth Foundation (Hangang Chapter)

Participated in Earth Hour events and engaged in Korean tutoring activities for students from Ukraine, Vietnam, and Guatemala.(via Zoom)

• Tutor, Xiaozhen English Library(Shunyi District, Beijing)

Tutored Chinese ES students English reading, writing, and grammar every weekend for 3 hours.

• Volunteer Store Assistant, Starbucks Chinese Sign Language Branch(Chaoyang District, Beijing) -Summer 2024

Assisted with customer service, drink preparation, inventory organization, and maintaining a clean and efficient store environment during weekend shifts.

• Volunteer, Roundabout China (NGO) -Summer 2025 (Upcoming)

Scheduled to participate in community service activities with Roundabout China, a nonprofit organization focused on social impact.

Song, Hajoon. “The Iowa Car Crop: A Critical View of Trade Efficiency and the Role of Protectionism.” Open Journal of Business and Management, vol. 13, 2025, pp. 735–748. DOI: 10.4236/ojbm.2025.132038.