Albert Jung

Albert Jung is the author of What’s Your Name?, a book that reconnects Han'gŭl with its original purpose as a precise, phonetic script. With years of close comparative work across languages and writing systems, he offers a structured method for transcribing names that honors both sound and cultural nuance. The book draws from historical Han'gŭl sources often overlooked in modern guides, offering a rare combination of clarity, depth, and cultural insight. His work has received a Gold Nonfiction Book Award and multiple honors at The BookFest Awards.