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Date of Birth
11 May 1951

Academic Record
Mar. 2004 - Dec. 2006 : Korea Maritime University, Graduate School,
                                 Doctorate in Maritime Law, (completed course of study)
Aug. 1998 - Feb. 2004 : Korea Maritime University, Graduate School, Master of Maritime                                  Law
Mar. 1971 - Feb. 1975 : Korea Maritime University, Bachelor of Machinery

Professional Career
- Jul.  2009 - Present    : Vice Chairman of IACS Council
- Nov. 2008 - Present    : Chairman of the Korean Society of Marine Engineering
- Jul.  2008 - June. 2009: Chairman of IACS Council
- Feb. 2007 - Present    : Chairman & CEO, KR
- May. 2006 - Feb. 2007  : Director - General, Incheon Regional Maritime Affairs and
                                    Fisheries Office
- Mar. 2005 - Mar. 2006 : Bureau - Chief, South Hampton Research Institute, UK
- Mar. 2004 - Mar. 2005 : Director - General, Yeosu Regional Maritime Affairs and
                                    Fisheries Office
- Mar. 2003 - Mar. 2004 : Director - General, Maritime Safety Management Division,
                                    MOMAF
- Apr.  2001 - Mar. 2003 : Bureau - Chief, Korean Maritime Safety Tribunal
- Jul.  1999 - Apr.  2001 : Deputy Bureau - Chief, Maritime Technology Dept,
                                    Maritime Safety Management Division, MOMAF
- Aug. 1998 - Jul. 1999  : Officer, Maritime Technology Dept,
                                    Maritime Safety Management Division, MOMAF
- Jul.  1995 - Aug. 1998 : Dispatched to the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
                                    as the Representative of the Republic of Korea
- Dec. 1993 - Jul. 1995  : Survey Section Chief, Crew & Ship Dept, Maritime and Port
                                    Authority
- Jun. 1990 - Dec. 1993 : Survey Section Chief, Crew & Ship Dept, Maritime and Port
                                    Authority
- Jun. 1990 - Dec. 1993 : Survey Section Chief, Incheon Regional Maritime and Port
                                    Authority
- Mar. 1979 - Jun. 1990 : Sub-section Chief, Maritime Affairs, Busan Maritime and
                                    Port Authority; Section Chief, Incheon/Mokpo Maritime and
                                    Port Authority

                                    Honorary Titles
                                    Lloyd's List Global Awards Executive Advisory Panel Member
                                    Seatrade Awards Judging Panel Member                                     Member of the Policy Advisory Committee of the Ministry of
                                    Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs
                                    Member of the National Unification Advisory Council
                                    Chairman of the Korean Society of Marine Engineering
                                    Vice Chairman of the Korean Society of Marine Environment
                                    and Safety
                                    Vice Chairman of the Korea Institute of Maritime Law
                                    Member of Advisory Committee of Incheon Port Authority
                                    Senior Adviser of Jeonnam Yacht Association

Commendations
- The Medal of Merit - Red Stripes (Aug. 2004)
- The Presidential Commendation Award (Jun. 2000)
- The Prime Minister¡¯s Commendation Award (Dec. 1986)