Sunyoung was born and raised in South Korea. While working as an accountant for a trading company in Seoul, she enrolled in an English language academy. It was there that Sunyoung met her future husband, Jeff Smith. After their first child was born, they decided to move to her husband’s hometown of Fresno.
While their children were attending Fresno Adventist Academy, Sunyoung lent her talent and time to FAA as a substitute teacher, aide, and receptionist for 10 years. She enjoys drawing and painting in her free time. As Sunnyside’s Office Administrator, Sunyoung, now happily serves the Lord and His church.