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Certificate of Translation Competence, Grade I
In April I posted my Certificate of Translation Competence, Grade II. I went back for the Grade I test last month and just got notification online that I passed. Until I receive the official certificate by mail, this screenshot from the Korean Society of Translators will have to suffice as evidence...
Test of Proficiency in Korean, Level 6
I took the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) last month and I passed at the top level, which is Level 6. This test is the leading Korean counterpart to the various standardized tests non-English speakers take to prove their ability in English, such as the TOEFL and TOEIC tests....
I Was Quoted in the Korea JungAng Daily About Entrepreneurs in Korea
Here’s what I said in an article in the JungAng Daily on July 21, 2011 about foreign entrepreneurs in Korea: “Most foreign entrepreneurs are setting up businesses that support the international community. There aren’t many who are doing business in Korean society and serving Korean consumers,” said Steven Bammel, founder...
The Korean Immigration Service Published This Article About Me In Their Quarterly Magazine, Gongjon
“Gongjon” means “to be together” and the Korean government is working hard to help Koreans understand about the many people from other countries who live together with Koreans in Korea. Gongjon focuses on publishing articles about non-ethnic Koreans living in Korea and they interviewed me for a recent article. Download...
Certificate of Translation Competence, Grade II
I've got to admit, it's pretty irritating that they put "Semi-professional Level" in English on the certificate. It doesn't say anything like this on the Korean side and it has no correspondence with anything mentioned on the Society website. It was merely the second of three levels offered for the...
“I’m Just Happy to Help Anywhere I Can” – Article About Me In the Chosun Ilbo Newspaper Today
The following short article about me appeared in the Chosun Ilbo today: [수도권I] [경기도 이 사람] “내 도움 필요한 곳이면 어디든 OK” 입력 : 2011.03.10 23:01 [경기도 이 사람] 외국인투자유치 자문관 스티븐 밤멜 한국은 우리가족의 나라… 안산, 특히 살기좋은 곳 “잘 다니는 산이 있고, 길 안 막히고, 집값은 서울보다 싸고,...
I Was Quoted in The Korea Times about Investors in Korea
Here’s an article from the December 20, 2010 issue of the Korea Times: Chinese investor pulls out due to tension By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Some prospective foreign investors are increasingly becoming concerned about the escalating tension on the Korean Peninsula, with one Chinese investor already postponing plans to invest...
The Final Version of My Masters Thesis
I finally finished the final version of my masters thesis. The topic is a little academic, but I’m posting it here for the record. Not that I expect a lot of general interest in this, but feel free to download the PDF and share your thoughts. Note that the thesis...
Introduction of ESL Teacher to Reputable Institute Chain That is Growing FAST! (Korea)
I was invited to the Gunpo Global Education Center of PowerStudy last week to serve as an English contest judge in my capacity as a GyeongGi Province Foreign Direct Investment Advisor. It was the first time I’ve ever done something quite like that and listening to 38 kids give speeches did...
