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My 21st Birthday in Paris

My 21st Birthday in Paris

Outside of the window, the foggy sky is covering the sight of Paris.

Today is 18.Nov 2013

Happy 21

Wait! What is OECD?

The Organisation for Economic 

Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Since July 15. 2013, for three months, I have worked as an intern for the Korean Delegation of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) situated in Paris, France. My main duty for three-month was assisting the editor of the Policy Briefing, a journal which compiles the core information of OECD conferences, sent out to 3,000 politicians, professors, researchers etc in the world.

One of my main duty was choosing one topic and writing brief version of the OECD Factbook, the compile of the statistics that OECD publishes every year, topics ranging from GDP to Health. 

OECD has its importance in the world, since it is the organization mainly consisted of the developed or developing countries and at the same time it suggests the standard of the statistics and policy guide line to each country.

Here I write the the basic information regarding the organization, how it is consisted, how it is worked and what their main work is.

# What is OECD?

First of all, let's briefly look over what experts mentioned about OECD.

 Nobel Prize winner, Lawrence R. Klein says...

"A major contributor to the impressive peaceful economic recovery in North America and Western Europe after the Second World War was the presence of what came to be the OECD. Once again, OECD is needed for a new economic expansion in the wider economic community, covering enhanced OECD, that can bring economic development throughout Asia, Latin America and Africa."

Nobel Prize winner, Edmund S. Phelps says...

"The OECD Secretariat is the central nerve-center for professional economics and policymakers in OECD countries and an invaluable resource for the whole world."

# Did you know?

* Did you know? The OECD is the main reference for the certification and standardization of certain agricultural commodities and inputs.

* Did you know? The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is an internationally standardised assessment, jointly developed by participating countries and administered to 15-year-olds in schools. 

* Did you know? As early as 1996, in its strategy paper Shaping the 21st Century, the OECD pioneered a set of concrete development objectives that could be measured and monitored over time. 

# Then, Where is OECD?

City of Sky and Love! Paris 75016, France 

The Château de la Muette has been home to the OECD since 1961. Situated on the sophisticated west side of Paris, it is within walking distance of the Bois de Boulogne.

Beautiful place where the conferences participated by experts from all around the world is gathered all together!

# Why OECD is so special?

1. Center of the international network of policy makers.

2. Engage with talented and intelligent people from different backgrounds in public sector who came all across the world.

3. Growing knowledge network where you make difference

4. High profile research and discussion which would blow up your mind!

-> Check it out for the further information:

OECD Internship Programme

Young Professional Programme

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Followings are details regarding the OECD Internship Programme

<OECD Internship Programme details>

These internships are open for full time students who:

• are enrolled in the field of economics or in another discipline related to the work of  the OECD (social affairs, trade, agriculture, development, education, employment, environment, finance, fiscal affairs and statistics, amongst others);
• master English or French and have the capability of drafting in one of these languages; a knowledge of the other language would definitely be an advantage, as would knowledge of other languages used at the OECD;
• are capable of working in a team in a multicultural and international environment, and
• are part of a Corporate Programme with one Partner University or can benefit from a Memorandum of Agreement between their University and the OECD.

<OECD Young Professional Programme>

Who are the Young Professionals?

Candidates who are interested in the objectives of the OECD in promoting international policy co-operation, understand the issues involved in international work, and who possess the analytical and drafting skills which enable them to contribute to policy-related studies.
The next intake of Young Professionals will take place in summer 2015. Please register your candidate profile for email alerts and notification of the vacancy opening.

Am I eligible for the Young Professionals Programme?

Candidates must have the nationality of an OECD member country and be born on or after 1 January 1982.

The ideal candidate has:

• Advanced academic degree in a subject of relevance to the OECD's work .
• Candidates with Master's degree(s) should have gained a minimum of two years'  full time professional experience in related fields.
• Strong quantitative skills for the purpose of analysis demonstrated by academic achievement.
• Knowledge of country policies and institutions and an understanding of political and reform processes.
• An excellent written and oral command of one of the two official languages of the OECD (English and French) and working knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the other. Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.

Israel - Who are they?

Israel- Who are they?

International Relations report from Hyo

I soon depart to Israel on 11th August, 2013, to participate the program called "Scoop Israel."In brief, the program aims to provide the "objective viewpoint" regarding the relation between Israel and other Middle-Eastern Asian countries , especially focusing on the Israel-Palestinian conflict. I was selected as one of the 22 youth journalists from 15 countriesin the world to participate the program which lasts for one week. 

 (Here is the details regarding the program, http://www.scoopisrael.com/)

Distortion, propaganda, exaggeration....

Surrounded by the flood of the media reporting, we are get lost about the truth and the verity of what is exactly going on in the domain.

For the following days, I would try to have a brief overview about the country itself, Israel but in the further way, we would see what is going on in the Middle East territory and the conflicts between Arabic world and Israel.

Israël



Six Day War - Israel vs Arab World

Life in Paris-Musical, Wine, French, Stroll

Do you like it? 

Wine and Cheese, the day when I first got arrived in France

Read Read Read and Read

Champs-Elysees Movie Theater

Henri Bresson Cartier

If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast. 

- A moveable Feast by Hemingway- 

With Musical Starmania member

Yes, my name is Lilly Rose :)

A Moveable Feast written by Ernest Hemingway

Legendary Chanson singer in France, Edith Piaf






Life in Paris is full of cultural experience, Wine, Cheese and Love




Musical - Starmania
Museum
Wine and Cheese

Paris 파리 巴黎 パリ باريس Париж

Quand il me prend dans ses bras, Il me parle tout bas

Je vois la vie en rose

- La vie en rose by Edith Piaf-

My journalism life

2012- Media intern at IUCN World Conservation Congress

The pen is mightier than the sword

Click to read Hyojeong's articles :)

Written in Korean/English/Chinese

#In Korean (Joongang Ilbo)

- [학생기자 칼럼] 한국 국가 만족도 47국 중 45위 

#In English (The Jeju Weekly & Nature+) 

- Meet the 'father of samulnori'

Master of this traditional Korean performance, Kim Duk Soo wows audience during Jeju National Museum event
- High-quality Korean language learning for a multicultural JejuAn interview with Kim Jeong Woo, director of the Jeju Multicultural Family Support Center
- 10 different puzzle pieces, and one answer[Movie Review] 'The Thieves' (도둑들, 2012)
- The man who made Korean hip-hop historyKim Jintae, aka Verbal Jint, promises to return to Jeju next year
- Blue melody drawn from the palette of Jeju
- Korean students dream 'movie industry big''Creativity is key in the 21st century' says actor and foundation exec Ahn Sung Ki
- Jeju United — and its fans — caught off guardLosing this match is especially painful, since this is the only pro sports team the locals have
- Sunny Kim, first Korean jazz singer to perform at Newport Jazz festival, visits Jeju
- What would you like to say to the world leaders at the 2012 WCC?

#In Chinese (济州周刊)

- 济州岛棕榈树的秘密

- 亚洲最大豪华游轮驶入济州港

- 2013新年寄语

Writing is a big joy to me as much as having a waffle with blueberry jam

I do believe the power of writing. It moves people, inspires and connects each other with invisible strings and emotion. It allows you to delve into oneself, and draw for the better future. Yes, I am addicted into writing, regardless of language what I use, I enjoy scribbling down on the note whenever something new and fresh ideas come into my mind.

With just one sentence, you can change the world by step by step.

That is the power of the pen.

Exciting moment to interview Korea's favorite movie star, Ahn Sung Kyi

So far so now, I have worked as a journalist since 10-year old. I exactly remember the moment when I had an interview to be the youth journalist for the newspaper called, "여럿이함께 (Together)" with my next door friend. The first interviewee of my life was a 70-year old grandmother who was selling vegetables on the street. I cannot still forget the thrill of the moment by interviewing her and listen to her life story with shining two eyes.

Former president of Korea, Myung Bak Lee at the World Conservation Congress in Jeju

In 2006, I participated in the national article writing competition hosted by "중앙일보(JoongAng Ilbo)," one of the Korea's prestigious newspaper agencies. I was selected as one of the five youth journalists in my age group, by getting the 2nd prize in the national competition. Since then, I have uploaded articles regularly through the internet and one of my articles were published on the daily newspaper for the column section. The column was dealing with the fact that Koreans' national satisfaction index placed 45th among 47 countries, The first moment in my life when your article is published on the newspaper!

2011- Environment Research in China; Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou

I worked as a journalist for the school newspaper, "Gimfl Square" at my high school days as well. We published the magazine twice in a year. It was chance to improve my English reporting skills by getting support and advice from my friends, my school seniors and teachers.  

After entering to the Ewha Womans University, I started my internship as the staff reporter for the newspaper agency situated in the Jeju Island, Republic of Korea. Jeju Island is designated as the Unesco's World Heritage and it is one of the major tourist attraction site in Asia. I worked for the staff reporter for The Jeju Weekly and also assisted for the Chinese newspaper edition 济州周刊.

Beautiful Jeju Isalnd. 

My former editor Mr. Thacker was such a respectable journalist. He became one of my role models, by showing his enthusiasm and passion for the high-quality, transparent and objective writing. I got instructions from him regarding the English reporting from A to Z. He always encouraged me to go to the spot and find the article items, deal wide topics ranging from Society to Sports section.

I am currently working for the economic news policy briefing at OECD in Paris

I also worked as the media team intern for the World Conservation of Congress's Daily Newspaper, as the youngest and the only intern journalist for the conference Nature+. For 10 days, I was in charge of interview section and policy briefing. I interviewed President of Guyana Bharrat Jagdeo, Director general of IUCN julia marton-lefèvre, President of WBCSD Peter Bakker, Founder of the Google Earth Outreach program Rebecca Moore etc. 

Power people whom I interviewed so far includes.....

Director general of IUCN julia marton-lefèvre

Peter Bakker, the president of  WBCSD

Google Earth Outreach program Rebecca Moore

President of Guyana Bharrat Jagdeo

Currently, I am working as an intern for the policy briefing newsletter by OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) which is published by every two week. 

Writing is my life.

I do not know how I would end up in 10 years from now on, but the thing I can assure is that I would keep writing regardless of my profession. I also would like to publish my own book, write about people whom I met. 

Now ready to read?

Who is Hyojeong?

HYOJEONG KIM (김효정) 

Who is this bubbly girl?

제 블로그에 오신 걸 환영합니다!

Welcome to visit my blog!

Bienvenue à visiter mon blog!

欢迎访问我的博客！

私のブログを訪問する歓迎！

Bienvenido a visitar mi blog!

ترحيب لزيارة بلدي بلوق!

Benvenuti a visitare il mio blog!

Добро пожаловать в мой блог!

If someone asks me to introduce myself just in one word, 
I would not hesitate to use this word.

Lover
사랑, love, 爱, amour, حب,  愛 , αγάπη, amore, любить amor

The world is full of many things to love, such as;
Breathing fresh air by strolling down the riverside in the morning, having a nice cup of espresso while flipping through your old photos, waking up late in the bed on Saturday morning etc.  I love and appreciate every single trivial stuffs in my life.

Love does not only mean falling in romance :-)

I started the blog out of the conclusion that there is a certain limit to express my idea with just several sentences through Facebook. I want to share my idea with others and hope to inspire each other for the better tomorrow.


Are you Ready?

I Love....

Writing diary every night before going to bed
Traveling with hiking shoes; Feel the blue sky, ocean and trees

My favorite thing is walking, running and hiking.

Singing while taking a shower
Fresh Vegetable and seafood; Bibimbab! Ummm.....yummy!

First time in my life to eat Crepe with full of Banana and Nutella!!!!!

Brave and Enthusiastic people; They give you hope and dream
Walking in the rain; If you remember the last quote of the movie, 
                                                               "Midnight in Paris"

2012 Harvard College in Asia Program- Amazing people in my life

2011 Peking University Summer Program- 朋友们, 我想你.

Improvised Jazz Music; Especially Bill Evans, strong recommendation for "Waltz for Debbies"

My Super, Great, Awesome Family

Learning new language; Language allows you to understand the culture of the specific country! I currently speak Korean, English, Chinese, French and Japanese. I would love to learn Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian in the future!

Traditional Korean Clothes Hanbok! Isn't it beautiful?

Busan; My beautiful hometown in Korea. Beautiful ocean city. You see seagulls rather than pigeons. You eat fresh seafood rather than frozen beef. Most of all, you breathe brisk air from the coast side rather than smoke from running cars.

Paris; Love Bill Evans? Ernest Hemmigway? Monet? Wine? Cheese? Baguette? Then this is the perfect place for you.  Center of Romance!

Memorizing favorite quote from the book; Recent days, fell in love with Milan Kundera

I participated in the Musical, "Starmania" here in France.

But, most of all.......

I Love You and I

Who always strive for better tomorrow :)