Ilya Belyakov gained his bachelor’s degree in Korean studies and finished his master’s in Yeonsei University in 2003. He has been developing his career in various fields working as a translator in The Embassy of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Korea Consulate, several major companies in Korea, large hospitals in Seoul, etc. Based on his in-depth knowledge in Korean and Russian culture, he was presented at a global debate program, ‘JTBC Non-Summit Meeting’. He is currently a guest lecturer in Foreign language studies at the University of Suwon, hosting a radio program and running a YouTube channel as an influencer.