Hugh was born and raised in South Korea and came to Canada in the summer of 2008. He arrived in Calgary and studied English from a beginner level, so he has a deep understanding of what it's like to learn a new language. This experience led him to a passion for teaching his Native language, Korean, to students as he found joy in sharing his own culture. 

Hugh is a SAIT and University of Lethbridge graduate and works as an Accountant during business hours. He has a Canadian wife and recently became a father to 2 young children. He began teaching Korean as a hobby in 2017 with numerous students and became a certified Korean Language Teacher when he received his Korean Language Education Degree in 2021. 

Based on his own language learning experience in his adult life, he has developed a unique and structured curriculum to help build a strong foundation quickly. He believes that the key to language learning is how motivated you are and how much you use it (not how long!). He aims to make the class a fun experience, help you achieve your learning goals, and prepare you to practice on your own!