Youngha studied graphic design at Samsung Art & Design Institute (Seoul), Parsons School of Design (NYC) for BFA, and School of the Art Institute of Chicago for MFA. He has worked at ZONA Design (NYC), Karim Rashid Studio (NYC), Interbrand Korea, and SPC Group (Seoul) to his current position as Creative Director for Starbucks Korea where he oversees design. He has worked at global design agencies for a diverse range of clients and projects from broadcasting, product design, and branding to where he is currently realizing visual experiences for the glocal F&B sector. He participated in the Gwangju Design Biennale, Typojanchi International Typography Biennale among others as well as received numerous design awards such as Red Dot Award, Pentawards, Type Directors Club (NYC) Competition, etc. He taught Branding at Kookmin University, and Visual Methodology at Ewha Womans University. He also serves as Corporate Relations Director of Korean Society of Typography.