In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

Korea International School Jeju
8 Global Edu-ro 260beon-gil, Daejeong-eup
Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea 63644
Jeju, Jejudo, 63644
South Korea

Bee Kim

Clearing the Depressive Fog: Coping Through Cognitive Contamination

Once a tween with a dream, Bee Kim remains passionate about philosophical inquiry. In his Talk, Bee attempts to un-entangle the complexities of depression in order explore solutions more holistically. He is currently a senior at the Korea International School, Jeju Campus who is passionate about advocacy, ethics, and political theory.

Caroline Kim

Wisdom & Resilience: Our Springboard Toward Fulfillment

Growing up, Caroline's parents constantly reminded her that she "needed to become more of a mature person.” And as she grew, she started to question: is maturity really the ultimate goal in life? And what exactly constitutes maturity? Such questions brought her to consider wisdom and resilience as a more fulfilling alternative. A current junior at the Korea International School, Jeju campus, she has experienced formative circumstances, including opportunities and challenges that the Korean public school system did not provide. Through this experience she has gained diverse life skills and lessons. Her research brought her to the work of Dweck, King, and Staudinger, leading her to determine that maturity means nothing without resilience and wisdom.

Chloe Park

Cooperative Responsibility in Times of Crisis

From a young age, Chloe has felt driven to write and talk to persuade others to enact positive change. She realized how powerful words can be and is fascinated by their lasting impact on individuals. Even now, writing and debating are some of her favorite undertaking, both in and out of school. She feels both excited and proud when her voice makes people laugh or inspires action. Her dream is to become an ambassador for South Korea, so that she can continue to represent and influence. She believes that learning English and practicing public speaking will help her reach this objective. Her greatest motivation is her commitment to progress and her fervent desire to develop into a better version of herself each day. In this talk, she will address the importance of cooperation and how it has influenced the world during the COVID-19 outbreak. Even as she is only in the eighth grade, her insight and confidence make this talk worthy of your attention.

Eric Ku

Communicating Through Crisis and Change: An Evaluation of Synchronous and Asynchronous Platforms

Eric Ku is a sophomore in an international high school on Jeju. He is also a machine learning engineer in a startup that develops algorithms for medical imaging software to help hospitals and research labs. Eric's experience at this startup motivated him to advocate for the advantages of remote working and asynchronous communication tools. He believes that a healthy balance between synchronous and asynchronous communication is crucial in building healthy working environments of the 21st century.

Jenny Jin

Undoing the Damages of Prejudice: A Middle Schooler's Guide to Empathy and Inclusion

Even though Jenny is only in the 6th grade, she endeavors to try new things. It is her first time participating as a speaker for the TEDxKISJEJU event, although she has an affinity for public speaking, as a participant of MUN and WSC. She wants to share insights to inspire action that seeks to stop prejudice through increased empathy, inclusion, and connection.

Joey Lee

Finding a Shell that Fits: Motivating Toward Personal Growth

After transitioning to an international school, Joey became discouraged a significant drop in her performance "on paper." This prompted her to consider motivation so that her goals propelled her forward, rather than her grades. Research led her to unpack the nuances of intrinsic and extrinsic motivators as a means to driving performance.

Junho Son

Systems Surrounding Organ Transplantation

A Junior student at Korea International School Jeju Campus, Junho Son is captivated by the daily interactions with the world around him. Seven years ago, his father needed a liver transplant, wherein the fate of his family became utterly tethered to systems that would either preserve or extinguish the increasingly deteriorating health of a loved one. This inspired his keen interest in logistics and ethics that govern the economics surrounding human organ donation.

Katrina Daniels-Samasa

Say Cheese: Estimating the Validity of Photos as Qualifiers

Katrina Daniels-Samasa is an educator, leader, and founder of Black Americans Living Abroad. As an expatriate of 10 years experience, living in two countries, she recognizes the invaluable effect of cultural exchange. Her work in education, and as an expatriate and consultant, strives to instill the idea that members of society ought not only tolerate one another, but to truly appreciate others by embracing differences and creating safe spaces for authentic intercultural connection. In each of her undertakings, Katrina seeks to leave a positive footprint, wherever she steps.

Serin Jeon

Action or Inaction: Weighing the Gravity of Choice

Serin is comfortable on stage, thanks to student advocacy work with Student Council. She is a senior officer at Korea International School, Jeju Campus. This will be her first experience with TEDx, and she hopes to culminate her high school career with this splendid finale. Her BIG Idea worth Spreading is that we should all try new things and step out of our comfort zone because it's more regrettable when we don’t.