HYUNKANG HAM
Seoul,Seoul
Summary
Results-driven and highly organized professional with a proven track record in growth strategy and client relations. Currently co-leading marketing strategy at Apuel—an AI-powered ed-tech app—while driving expert sourcing for corporate clients at GLG. Recognized for strong leadership, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to turn strategy into execution. Thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments, seamlessly partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-quality results.
Overview
3
3
Languages
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Growth & Marketing Lead, Co-founder
Apuel
Seoul
04.2026 - Current
- Co-founded Apuel, an AI-powered note-taking and timetable app for university students, and led growth strategy from product concept through campus launch planning.
Designed a low-budget, retention-first go-to-market strategy — including on-campus outreach, organizational partnerships, and referral loops — to drive sustained student engagement over ad-driven acquisition.
Translator and Analysis Assistant
Academy of Korean Studies
01.2020 - Current
- Performing Chinese Literature translation and analysis assistance in the publication of the Korean Studies Topographic Map of China and Taiwan.
- Organized by the Institute of Korea-China Future Relation at Dongduk Women's University.
Expert Network Associate
Gerson Lehrman Group(GLG)
Seoul
03.2026 - 07.2026
- Engaged in extensive phone consultations with industry experts across diverse sectors, sourcing and connecting subject-matter specialists for major corporations and consulting firms on a wide range of business and technology topics.
Freelance Translator
Korea Boiler Manufacturing
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Translation of the Catalogue of the Korea Boiler Manufacturing Company into Chinese.
- Translation Chinese - Korean.
Intern
China Central Television
Beijing
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Working as assistant producer.
- Management and coordination of the time schedules and the preparation of the programs.
- Responsable and in charge of the communication with the artists.
Education
Seoul National University - Chinese Foreign Policy, Language, and Literature
Seoul National University
08-2026
Changchun No.2 Experimental High School -
Changchun No.2 Experimental High School
01-2019
Skills
- High Experience with Excel
- Microsoft Office Pack
- Leadership and Project Management
- Knowledge of Translations (EN ZH - KO)
- Communication and persuasion
- Competent in Teamwork
- Responsible
- Organized
- Perseverant
- Rapid adaptation to change
- Problem-solving
- Enthusiastic
- Motivated
- Hardworking
- Experience in Social Media Networks
- Extroverted
- Sociable
- Creative
- Market research
- Digital marketing
- Strategic planning
- Marketing management
- Market analysis
- Startup pitch planning
Custom
- Global Korea Scholarship, 2019-01-01, Overseas Korean Foundation, 2019 - 2024
- Excellence Award for Youth Writing, 2018-01-01, Overseas Korean Literary Awards by Overseas Korean Foundation
- Invited to the Korean Day Ceremony, 2018-01-01, Performed a Primary Event for peace and prosperity of the Korean peninsula with president, Moon Jae-In
Languages
Korean
Chinese
English
Timeline
Growth & Marketing Lead, Co-founder
Apuel
04.2026 - Current
Expert Network Associate
Gerson Lehrman Group(GLG)
03.2026 - 07.2026
Translator and Analysis Assistant
Academy of Korean Studies
01.2020 - Current
Intern
China Central Television
06.2018 - 08.2018
Freelance Translator
Korea Boiler Manufacturing
01.2018 - 01.2020
Seoul National University - Chinese Foreign Policy, Language, and Literature
Seoul National University
Changchun No.2 Experimental High School -
Changchun No.2 Experimental High School