Azhar Uddin is an entrepreneur, researcher and international education professional based in South Korea. His work connects education, trade and business, with a particular focus on cooperation between Korea and Bangladesh.
He is a doctoral researcher in Management Information Systems at Gyeongsang National University, while co-leading NEXORA and running ARABIANA, a halal restaurant in Jeonju serving Bangladeshi and Arabian cuisine.
Professional Story
After finishing his studies in Korea, Azhar worked as Overseas Sales, Export and Marketing Manager at KORCHIP Corporation (KOSDAQ: 126730), managing international clients and partners. He then turned that experience into his own ventures: NEXORA and Nexo Corporation for international students, and ARABIANA, a halal restaurant.
Leadership
As co-founder and director of NEXORA he runs study-abroad operations, student recruitment and university partnerships. Through Nexo Corporation he supports Bangladeshi students from Korean language training to university admission and career placement. As founder and owner of ARABIANA he built a licensed halal restaurant from the ground up.
International Experience
Born in Bangladesh and living in Korea since his undergraduate studies, Azhar works in Bengali, English and Korean, and bridges students, universities and businesses across both countries.
Academic Journey
BBA at Kyungdong University, M.A. in International Trade & Economics at Hansung University, and doctoral research in Management Information Systems at Gyeongsang National University.
Areas of Expertise
International education and student recruitment, overseas sales and export, marketing and consumer behaviour, service quality, and data analysis.
Current Focus
Doctoral research on logistics service quality in cross-border e-commerce, alongside growing NEXORA and ARABIANA.