Hi I’m Hyein

Hyein Yoon is a globally recognized marketing expert, content creator, and the Founder of HY Marketing.

Her journey in the marketing industry began when she was awarded the 1st Prize for the Gyeongui Line Book Street Promotion (issued by the Korean Publishers Cooperative) in South Korea as Project Team Leader in 2017.

Since then, she has delved into various aspects of marketing as a freelancer as well as working as a proud content manager and project manager for the Women’s Human Rights Institute Of Korea.

During this time, she had the opportunity to collaborate with major platforms like Google, Facebook, and other social media channels, allowing her to gain valuable insights into SEO and social media algorithms.


With a passion for making a positive impact, Hyein also served as a social media manager for global NGOs before venturing into freelancing in 2020.

This transition opened doors for her to work with diverse clients, which led to the establishment of HY Marketing.

To ensure top-notch service delivery, she built a global team consisting of marketers who are native speakers in Japan, South Korea, and English-speaking countries dedicated to providing high-quality solutions for her clients.

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Why local-first marketing?

Localization isn't a trend.
It's how you build real connection.

Customers trust brands that speak their language culturally and contextually.

Local-first strategies drive higher engagement, stronger loyalty, and better conversion.
Start where your audience truly is at home.

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Signature Services

Our most effective tools for market entry and growth

Client Wins

Why global brands keep working with us

Case Studies

Proven strategies behind real client growth

[LAUNCH & SCALE] How We Build Loyal Brand Fans to Drive 5.43X+ ROI!

[LAUNCH & SCALE] How We Build Loyal Brand Fans to Drive 5.43X+ROI!

have been clients since Dec 2024. With success across Australia, Taiwan, and USA, they approached HY MARKETING for their Korean market launch.

Case Studies, Japan Market Launch, Meta Ads Localization, Naver SEO
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[Facebook Ads Done Right]: Fix & Improve Your Conversion Rate—from 7% to 41%

[Facebook Ads Done Right]: Fix & Improve Your Conversion Rate—from 7% to 41%

"BoTari," the selected startup item for the Ministry of SMEs and Startups' pre-startup project, aimed to achieve a remarkable increase of 1,000 app downloads within a limited budget in South Korea.

Case Studies, Japan Market Launch, Meta Ads Localization, Naver SEO
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[From Tokyo to World]: 199.4K Views & 3.63K Interactions on a Single Reel—No Ads!

[From Tokyo to World]: 199.4K Views & 3.63K Interactions on a Single Reel—No Ads!

Client OG, a renowned culinary experience provider based in Tokyo, aspired to expand its business and reach a broader audience in English-speaking countries, Japan, and South Korea.

Case Studies, Japan Market Launch, Meta Ads Localization, Naver SEO
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How We Work

Step-by-step process for global growth done right

01

Apply

Start by submitting a brief or contacting us with your project goals, target audience, and desired timeline. We’ll review your needs and schedule an intro call to understand your brand better.

02

Strategy

Based on your input, we develop a tailored local-first marketing strategy optimized for the Korean and Japanese markets. This includes channel selection, messaging localization, and platform planning to ensure cultural fit and market resonance.

03

Execution

We execute the strategy with precision launching campaigns, managing assets, and tracking performance in real-time. Continuous optimization ensures your brand grows sustainably in both regions.

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Why leading brands continue to work with us

Insights from the Field

Real-world lessons from the front lines of brand growth

Korean Social Media Strategy: Naver Clip, Instagram, or YouTube? [Ep. 1]

Korean Social Media Strategy: Naver Clip, Instagram, or YouTube? [Ep. 1]

Blog, Global, Korea, Localization, Social Media
2025-07-14
Naver Shopping Ads in 2025: 3 Critical Strategies Global Brands Can't Afford to Miss

Naver Shopping Ads in 2025: 3 Critical Strategies Global Brands Can’t Afford to Miss

Advertising, Blog, Global, Korea, Localization, SEO
2025-07-08
🚨 Korea Launch Checklist: Why 70% of 'Ready' Brands Still Miss the Mark

🚨 Korea Launch Checklist: Why 70% of ‘Ready’ Brands Still Miss the Mark

Blog, Global, Korea, Localization
2025-07-08

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Korea & Japan?

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