Welcome to Korean Dream with J, Jream!

Hi there! My name is 재림 (Jaerim)—like "dream," but with a J... so it's Jream! I'm a Korean language educator, linguist, and proud Korean living in the United States with my wonderful American husband.

I’m here to share my passion for the Korean language and culture, blending academic insight with real-life experience. Whether you're just starting to learn Korean or deepening your knowledge, you’re in the right place.

A bit about my background:
Former Korean Lecturer at Princeton University

Former Korean Lecturer at Pennsylvania State University

Former Korean Instructor (TA) at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

Education:
Ph.D. in East Asian Languages and Literature (Korean Linguistics), University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

M.A. in Second Language Studies, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

B.A. in Korean Linguistics and Literature, Seoul National University

Whether you're learning for fun, for school, or for connection, I hope you find inspiration, clarity, and a little Jream magic here.

안녕하세요! 미국에서 미국 남편과 함께 행복하게 살고 있는 한국사람, 한국어 강사, 그리고 한국어학자 재림입니다.
여러분의 한국어 여정에 도움이 되고 싶어요. 함께 한국어 꿈을 꾸어요—Jream과 함께!