Young leaders engaging with United Nations decision-makers

Joon Baek

Prosperity Fellow

South Korea, 28

Joon Baek is a software engineer. He is also a master’s student at Columbia University studying computer science, with a concentration in machine learning.

He co-founded Youth for Privacy, advocating for youth privacy rights globally, and has spoken at UN forums on privacy regulations. Joon has also worked on disarmament initiatives with the UN. A veteran of the Korean Army, he aims to leverage his experience in technology and policy to advance inclusive digital governance. He was recognized in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list in 2025.