Education

2005

Ph.D. in Public Administration, Hanyang University

1987

MA in Public Administration, Graduate School of Public Administration, Seoul National University

1979

BA in Commerce and Trade, Seoul National University

1975

Graduated from Seoul High School

Professional Experiences

2012

Dean, Hallyu Graduate School, Catholic University of Korea

2011

President, Society for Leisure and Culture Studies

2008-2012

President, Leisure Design Forum Inc.

2008-2010

Member, Arts Council Korea

2007-2012

Professor, Department of Leisure Design, Eulji University

2006

Vice Minister, Ministry of Culture and Tourism

2004

Director-General, Planning and Management Office, Ministry of Culture and Tourism

2003

Dispatched to the Presidential Transition Committee

2001

Director-General, Culture Industry Bureau, Ministry of Culture and Tourism

2000

Spokesperson, Ministry of Culture and Tourism

1998

Director-General, Religious Affairs Office, Ministry of Culture and Tourism

1997

Secretary General, Korea National University of Arts

1995

Director, Culture Policy Division, Ministry of Culture and Sports

1989-1992

Director, Culture Education Division, National Museum of Korea
Administrative Management Officer, Ministry of Culture
Director, International Exchanges Division, Ministry of Culture

1979-1989

Deputy Director, various divisions, Ministry of Culture and Information

Awards

2005

Order of Service Merit, Yellow Stripes

1992

President’s Citation of Merit

1988

Prime Minister’s Citation of Merit

Publications

Enteoteinmeonteu saneobui ihae (Understanding the Entertainment Industry), Nexus BIZ, Feb. 20, 2009
Yesulgyeongjeran mu-eosin-ga (What is Art Economy?), Shingu Media Publications, Oct. 1, 1993