Sung-Youn Byun (Rachel)

Sung-Youn (Rachel) Byun is a Research Assistant at Harding Loevner LP since July 2018, with a robust background in research and translation across diverse industries. Previous experience includes roles as a Japanese Translator at Phil & Onzi, where responsibilities encompassed patent searches and translation of business documents, and as a Researcher at Strabase, focusing on cultural industry market reports across Asia and Europe. Sung-Youn also served as a PR Assistant at Nexon Korea, managing communications and event promotions for online and mobile games, and worked as a Legal Administrative Assistant at Kim & Chang, where translation and coordination for Japanese clients were primary duties. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Diplomacy and a Master's Degree in Digital Media and Storytelling, both from Ewha Womans University.