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    • Song Jin-uk, Korean Film Director in Budapest
    • Song Jin-uk, Korean Film Director in Budapest

      Born in Gwangju in 1981, he began his cinematic journey while studying German Literature and Mass Communications at Korea University.

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  • Bernadett Dubovszky, Gardener in Budapest

    Bernadett Dubovszky, Gardener in Budapest

    Bernadett is a District 12 resident and a happy mom of two. After spending decades in the corporate world as an economist, she decided to bring her fluent English and sharp problem-solving skills from the office into the fresh air. She focuses on helping expat families keep their Buda gardens beautiful and tidy.

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  • Abby Trudell, CEO & Founder of Polarity in Budapest

    Abby Trudell, CEO & Founder of Polarity in Budapest

    Abby Trudell is the founder of Polarity, a Budapest-based recovery and wellness concept centered on contrast therapy, nervous-system regulation, and community. After more than a decade of working remotely, living in 35 cities, and traveling extensively, Abby found a profound sense of home and purpose in Budapest.

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  • Hye Ryong Yu, Director, Korean Cultural Center in Hungary

    Hye Ryong Yu, Director, Korean Cultural Center in Hungary

    Born in Seoul. Started her career at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in Korea in 2007. She has e been working as the Director of the Korean Cultural Center in Hungary since 2024.

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  • Michael W. Clack, Principal, Britannica International School, Budapest

    Michael W. Clack, Principal, Britannica International School, Budapest

    Michael has worked in education for more than three decades, holding senior leadership positions across the UK, Europe and the Middle East. As Director of Education (EMEA) and Regional Head of Schools for Ariston Education, he has the responsibility for educational quality, safeguarding, wellbeing, governance, accreditation and school improvement across the Group.

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  • Vitor Vicente, Portuguese Writer in Budapest

    Vitor Vicente, Portuguese Writer in Budapest

    Vitor is a Portuguese writer, translator and cultural entrepreneur, and the founder of Ring of Culture, an Ireland-based publishing and cultural organisation.

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  • H.E. Mr. Park Chul-min, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Hungary

    H.E. Mr. Park Chul-min, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Hungary

    Having joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1989 after studying international relations at Seoul National University, Ambassador Park Chul-min has built a distinguished diplomatic career spanning over three decades.

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  • XpatLoop Interview 5: Károly Gerendai, Founder of Sziget Festival in Budapest

    XpatLoop Interview 5: Károly Gerendai, Founder of Sziget Festival in Budapest

    With just days to go before the 32nd Sziget opens its gates, returning owner Károly Gerendai gave this exclusive interview to personally let readers in the loop know what's ahead this year - plus his vision for the future of one of Europe's biggest festivals.

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  • Tamás Fazekas, General Manager, Anantara New York Palace Hotel, Budapest

    Tamás Fazekas, General Manager, Anantara New York Palace Hotel, Budapest

    1. Your first interview with us was 13 years ago. How has your definition of "luxury" in Budapest changed since then?

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  • Dr. Christopher Jano, Attorney at Law in Hungary

    Dr. Christopher Jano, Attorney at Law in Hungary

    Arriving to Hungary in 1996, Christopher spent close to a decade in business and real estate development. Following this he completed his law studies “Cum Laude” and was called to the Hungarian bar in 2009.

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  • Interview 2: Chris Russell, Principal, The British International School, Budapest

    Interview 2: Chris Russell, Principal, The British International School, Budapest

    For starters, tell us about what you've been doing since our previous interview with you:

    On a personal level, I have been renovating a small house in Mád, near Tokaj. It is a beautiful wine village with a friendly and welcoming community. My family and I have been made to feel incredibly welcome there, and it provides a wonderful retreat from city life. We also have a small rescue dog who completes our family.

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