Theme: The Edge of Possibility

Our vision for this event is to create a space where the youth are able to redefine the boundaries of what is possible. Under the theme “The Edge of Possibility,” TEDxPangyo Youth aims to showcase innovative ideas that push limits, challenge assumptions, and open doors to new ways of thinking. We aim to create a generation that dares to dream big, takes bold action, and strives to reshape the world.

Seongeum Art Center (성음아트센터)
15, Pangyoyeok-ro 14beon-gil
Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggido, 13529
South Korea

Daniel Park

Junior at Korea International School

Daniel Park is a diligent leader with abundant experience facilitating numerous social projects and sociology research. His experience includes numerous awards in prestigious international debate tournaments such as ones hosted by Oxford, Cambridge, Yale, and more. He is the Co-Founder of CAMY (Creative Arts and Media for Youth), an international platform that connects students through photography and media, with 5 branches from nations across the globe. Connecting his experience in photography projects in local hospitals, he has published research on the spatial variation of cancer incidences by cancer type in South Korea. As a part of the TEDxPangyo Youth team, he hopes to utilize the experiences he has gained for younger generations of students to help them bloom in their own individual passions.

Doah Kim

Junior at Saint Paul Academy Daechi

Doah Kim is a sophomore high school student at an international school in Korea. She is a student, essayist, and club leader who seeks to expand the traditional definition of success, learning through trial and error across borders. She is a John Locke Institute Ambassador, a finalist in global essay competitions, and has participated in multiple leadership programs to support youth by sharing her own experiences. She also mentors younger students through global mission trips and speaking events. Through her talk, she seeks to share how falling behind actually helped her move forward, and how failure, not perfection, is the key to finding one’s own direction in life.

Joshua Ross

UX writer at Samsung Electronics

Joshua Ross is a UX writer at Samsung Electronics and a former tech writer at Google New York, where he crafted help content and UI text for ad serving platforms. He previously served as a speechwriter for the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations. He holds a BA in Creative Writing and an MA in Asian Studies, both from Columbia University.

Lim Lee

Junior at Korea International School

Lim Lee is a current junior at Korea International School, passionate about exploring the universe through astrophysics and data analysis. He’s drawn to the patterns in the cosmos and the questions that science invites us to ask. Outside the classroom, Lim finds joy in vocal expression, theatre, and the performing arts. Whether he’s performing on stage or singing low bass in his choir, he values the way performance can connect people and bring ideas to life. As a speaker at TEDxPangyo Youth, Lim looks forward to sharing his perspective on the world around us -- and beyond.

Minjoo Kim

Sophomore at Seoul International School

As a student at Seoul International School, I have long been fascinated by the nature of mathematics. As well as mathematics in nature. Ever since I was young, I have wondered: is math something we invented to make sense of the world, or is it something that is inherently woven into nature? From the number of sunflower petals that match a particular sequence to the shape of snowflakes that form a perfect symmetry, nature seemed to be oddly related to math. I'm amazed by how the abstract ideas of math manifest so precisely in the physical world. In my talk, I hope to explore this connection further, and leave you wondering whether math is just a tool we use, or a hidden code embedded into the universe itself.

Sean Chung

Junior at Seoul International School

Hi, my name is Sean. I am a student currently in Seoul Intl, and I love public speaking and debate as a whole. I started speech and debate all the way back when I was still in the start of middle school, and continued all the way throughout high school until now. I dedicated myself towards mostly debate tournaments, and earned accolades in rigorous tournaments like Oldham Cup, Oxford Schools, PWSDC, and much more. I am also currently enrolled in the SIS Forensic program for the first time as a parliamentary speaker, and won 2nd place there as well. Beyond my accomplishments however, I want to have a positive impact in TEDx and bring intriguing yet unique ideas to the table. I look forward to my experience at TEDx and wish the best for everyone that is involved in it, whether that be as a participant, audience, or a future candidate.