Department of Tourism and Convention
Faculty
Education
- Feb. 2019 : Completed the 11th Buil Academy course
- Feb. 2018 : Completed the 4th Humanities course at Korea Maritime and Ocean University
- Nov. 2017 : Completed the Korea Productivity Center's Court-appointed Auditor Course(Certified Corporate Rehabilitation Manager)
- Feb. 2016 : Completed the Seoul National University Global Leaders Leadership Program (GLP)
- Feb. 2012 : Completed the Graduate School of International Trade at Soongsil University(Ph.D. in Business Administration)
- Feb. 1996 : Completed the Graduate School of Business Administration at Korea University(Master of Business Administration)
- Aug. 1985 : Completed the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Sungkyunkwan University (B.A. in Political Science)
Main career
- Jan. 2022 : Dean of Global Affairs, Youngsan University
- Jan. 2019 : Dean of the College of Hotel and Tourism Studies, Dean of the College of Creative Convergence, and Dean of the Graduate School of Tourism, Youngsan University
- Apr. 2016 : CEO and President, BEXCO Co., Chairman of the Board, Busan Tourism Convention Forum
- Sep. 2014 : Vice President, KOTRA
- Jul. 2013 : Head of China Regional Headquarters and Head of the Korea Trade Center in Beijing (Executive Director)
- Aug. 2011 : Director of the Planning and Coordination Office, KOTRA, Head of the Korea Trade Center in Beijing, China (Feb. 2009)
- Aug. 2006 : Head of the Growth Industry Department and Head of the IT Convergence Industry Department, KOTRA
- Oct. 2002 : Director of the Korea Trade Center in Guangzhou, China, Head of the Exhibition Planning Department, KINTEX Construction Team (April 2000)
- Dec. 1998 : Director of the Korean Trade Center in Vladivostok, Russia
- Apr. 1996 : Deputy Manager of the Korean Trade Center in Los Angeles, USA
- Aug. 1989 : Manager of the Korean Trade Center in Vancouver, Canada
- Apr. 1985 : Joined the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA)
Awards
- Dec. 1996 : Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Commendation
- Dec. 2008 : Prime Minister’s Commendation
- Dec. 2014 : Tin Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit
Main career
- 2020 Busan Metropolitan City Brand Committee Member,
BEXCO Management Advisory Professor,
Busan Metropolitan City Festival Organizing Committee uation Committee Member
Busan Tourism MICE Promotion Association Expert Chairman (New Growth Business Division),
Busan Haeundae-gu, Dongnae-gu Culture and Tourism Committee Member
Many appearances on KBS/KNN/MBC TV and radio (Sunday City Diagnosis, K-talk, News)
Numerous researches including establishment of Busan Metropolitan City International Conference Complex Basic Plan, Busan Metropolitan City MICE Mid- to Long-term Plan
- 2019 Busan Metropolitan City MICE Industry Promotion Council Member, Busan Tourism Organization Regional Specialized MICE Advisory Professor
- 2012 US Convention Meeting Professional(CMP) (USA),Visiting Research Professor at Florida International University, USA
- 2009 Gyeongsangnam-do Tourism Policy Advisor
- 2007 Acquiring TESOL (Ohio State University & Pusan National University)
Awards
- 2019. Korea Tourism Organization Plaque of Appreciation
- 2016. Youngsan University President's Award for Contribution to University Development
- 2014. Korea Foodservice Management Association Best Paper Award
Education field
- MICE industry policy development, career development for convention planner, RFP proposal writing practice, MICE projects
Main career
- Currently) Member of Busan City Local Currency Policy Committee
- Currently) Consulting Committee Member for Busan MICE Small and Medium Business
- Currently) Advisory Committee Member for MICE/Wellness Tourism of Korea Tourism Organization
- Currently) Vice President of Tourism MICE Society
- Currently) Tourism Advisory Committee Member for Busanjin-gu and Yeongdo-gu, Busan city
- 36 years of service at Korea Tourism Organization(Head of Gyeongsang Province Headquarters, Head of MICE Bureau, Head of Overseas Marketing Office, Head of Tourism Information Office, Head of Tourism Business Office, Head of Malaysia Branch)
- Former Director of Busan Tourism Business Support Center
- Former Director of UNWTO (World Tourism Organization)
Awards
- Presidential Commendation
- Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation
Other experience
- Completed the CEO course at Mirae Academy,
- Completed the CEO course at Buil Academy
- Completed the National Defense University security course.
Main career
- Apr. 2023 : Professor, College of Future Convergence, Youngsan University
- Dec. 2019 : Director of Lifelong Education Center, Director of Distance Education Center, Youngsan University
- Jul. 2019 : Professor, Department of Hotel and Tourism, Youngsan University
- Mar. 2017 : Chair, Department of Quality Management Engineering, Youngsan University
- Mar. 2015 : Head Professor, Advanced Humanities Program (AHP), Youngsan University
- Aug. 2012 : Chair, Department of Business Administration, Youngsan University
- Sep. 2005 : Head Professor, Advanced Management Program (AMP), Youngsan University
- Mar. 2000 : Professor, Department of Business Administration, Youngsan University
- Commissioned as an officer in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), served in the Army (Army Lieutenant)
Education
- Ph.D. in Tourism from the Department of Tourism and Convention, Graduate School of Pusan National University
- M.B.A. in Business Strategy/Finance from KDI School of Public Policy and Management
- Graduated from the Department of Business Administration, College of Business Administration, Dongguk University
Main career
- 2021 Director of the Korea Venture Innovation Society
- 2019 Vice President of the Korea MICE Tourism Society
- 2019 Member of the Busan MICE Industry Promotion Council
- 2019 Member of the Busan Culture and Tourism Festival Organizing Committee
- 2018 Member of the Busan Tourism Souvenir Development Promotion Committee, Busan Marine Leisure Tourism Promotion Committee, etc.
- 2018 Head of Tourism and MICE Headquarters, Busan Tourism Organization
- 2016 Head of MICE Department, Korea Tourism Organization
- 2007 Head of London Branch, Korea Tourism Organization
- 2000 Deputy Manager, Chicago Branch, Korea Tourism Organization
Awards
- Presidential Award (2017)
- Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award (2012)
- KDI School of Public Policy and Management Best Paper Award (2005)