J. Julianne Lee dedicates herself to integrating the wisdom and practices of spiritual traditions into today's life, making them accessible to contemporary seekers.
Born in Seoul, Korea, Julianne spent many years in the United States, where she received most of her education. She attended Concord Academy in Massachusetts, earned her BA from Brown University, and MA from Harvard University. Additionally, she studied in Provence, France, and participated in exchange studies in Seoul, Korea.
Julianne began her career as a journalist and news anchorperson at SBS, a major broadcasting network in Seoul. In 1994, she became the first female journalist in Korea to be the solo anchorperson of a prime-time news hour.
After her graduate studies at Harvard University, Julianne returned to Korea to serve in the presidential office of the Roh Moo-Hyun Administration. She was the first and youngest Presidential Secretary and Spokesperson for Foreign Press Affairs, as well as the first Spokesperson of the National Security Council of Korea. Following her public service, she returned to broadcasting to host Korea Now, an English-language current events program at Arirang TV. She also served as Senior Advisor in the Korea office of the UK-based RBS Bank & Securities.
Twenty years of experiences in diverse leadership roles and sectors led Julianne to recognize that outer change begins with inner change. She made a significant career shift to focus on inner development and support others in their inner discovery. Currently, she is the publisher of Ars Vitae, a limited-edition publication series exploring what it means to live well and different aspects of the contemplative lifestyle. With her husband, Christian, she also co-founded Krueger & Lee, a Swiss-based non-profit organization that provides programs supporting leaders in philanthropy, non-profit organizations, and business through contemplative practices and wisdom.
In recognition of her unique career, Julianne was named a Young Global Leader and New Asian Leader by the World Economic Forum and a Next Generation Leader by the Korea Foundation. She previously served on the board of the Korea Foundation and is currently on the board of the Krüger Foundation, which provides emergency relief, education, and medical care for marginalized children and the elderly.
Julianne currently resides in Switzerland with her husband, Christian, in a house built in 1551, overlooking the beautiful Lake Constance. She enjoys meditating, walking in the Engadin mountains of Switzerland, and collecting handmade crafts from around the world.