Minister

2007	Ph.D. in Economics, Kyung Hee University, Korea
1997	M. A. in Economics, Missouri State University, USA
1981	B.A. in International Relations, Seoul National University, Korea

Minister

2011.12 ~ Present:	Vice Minister for Trade and Energy, Ministry of Knowledge Economy (MKE)
2011:	CEO of Korea Industrial Complex Corporation
2009:	Deputy Minister for Industry, MKE
2008:	Director General for Industry and Knowledge Economy, MKE
2006:	Director General for Energy and Resources Policy, Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy (MOCIE) Director General for Electronics, Textile and Chemical Industries, MOCIE
2004:	Director General for Nuclear Power Industry, MOCIE
2001:	Director, General Services Division, MOCIE
1998:	Assistant Secretary to the President, Office of the President

Minister

2006	Order of Service Merit (Red Stripes)
2000	Order of Service Merit (Green Stripes)