Hyun Mi Kim

Hyun Mi Kim has taught Korean to students in Canada, South Korea, the United States, and now

Australia. Through her various teaching roles, she learned what students want by listening and

connecting their interests with curriculum requirements. This dedication earned her the Citations for

Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning from the University of Western Australia. Her rich

experience enabled her to develop the Korean curriculum for the Western Australia Department of

Education. Additionally, students' questions inspired her to co-author three books, including Mission

Accomplished Korean 1 & 2 (Hawoo, 2022/2023) and Korean Conversation Gambits (Routledge,

2024) . She holds a B.A. in education and an M.A. in Korean culture from Ewha Womans University.

Her cultural studies background leads her to believe that engaging students in Korean culture through

language strengthens their connection to Korean society and enhances understanding. She feels that

learning languages builds connections and friendships, cultivating hope for a brighter future.