Abstract
Objectives This paper researched to understand in depth the life of Professor Parit Yinsen, who teaches Korean language and Korean history and culture at Songkhlanakarin University in Thailand.
 Methods A narrative inquiry method was used to understand Professor Parit Yinsen's life experience. Preliminary interviews, questionnaires, video conferences, and his class textbooks and student evaluations were used as analysis data to find meaningful statements, divide them into three categories, and construct narratives.
 Results Professor Parit Yinsen formed a deep connection with Korea through the Korean language he came across by chance during his university days. After studying abroad, he became the first Thai professor to teach Korean and struggled to teach the most Korean content. Going further than teaching Korean as a means of communica-tion, he is practicing to promote the Korean language and history with the hope that students will sincerely under-stand Korea.
 Conclusions Professor Parit Yinsen's practical challenges and courage played a big role in establishing Korean cul-ture in Thailand. Based on his deep affection for Korea, he is working day and night to ensure that his interest in the Korean language is not a temporary phenomenon but continues.
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