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How I became a Christian: Fall semester of 9th grade, my Sunday School teacher gave my class a survey to take, and based on my responses he knew I hadn't truly given up my life to God. One evening he came to my house and explained that I was a sinner and needed to accept Jesus into my heart to be saved. That night I prayed the sinner's prayer with him and became a Christian for the first time.

How I got interested in North Korea: During college I went to a church with a strong missions focus that sent several missions teams out in the summer. I participated in several of the training sessions for mission trips to Mexico, but had to withdraw because of changes in my summer plans. Still, the things I learned during those training sessions and from the church have made missions weigh heavily on my heart. Going to Urbana 96 also opened my eyes to how God is working and using His people for missions around the world. The more I learn about the world about us, the more my heart aches for those who live in suffering and spiritual darkness. Reports of famine in North Korea and the large number of refugees fleeing into China have filled the news for the past few years. As an Asian, and specifically a Korean, a chance to go on missions in China to reach out to North Koreans has a special significance.

What gives me joy: Food, folks and fun! (Not necessarily in that order)