Early Life and Education - Born in Kaesong in 1936 - Attended Seoul National University for college and dental education - Received Ph.D. from Seoul University

Contributions to the Field of Orthodontics - Played a key role in establishing the Korean Association of Orthodontists - Served as President of KAO in 1980 - Founding editor-in-chief of Korean Journal of Orthodontics in 1970 - Founding president of Korean Association of Orthodontists from 1980-1982 - President of Korean Division, International Association of Dental Research from 1988-1990 - Director of Department of Orthodontics, Dental Hospital, Seoul National University from 1986-1994 - Chairman of Council, Korean Association of Orthodontists from 1995-1998

Awards and Recognitions - Grand Science Award, Korean Dental Association in 2000 - Jade Stripes Order of Service Merit in 2001 - Professor emeritus, Seoul National University in 2001

References - In Memoriam. Korean Journal of Orthodontics. 44 (6): 350. 2014-11-01. doi:10.4041/kjod.2014.44.6.350. ISSN2234-7518. PMC4250669. - Home member search. www.kast.or.kr. Retrieved 2016-01-09.

Positions and Leadership Roles - Founding editor-in-chief of Korean Journal of Orthodontics in 1970 - Founding president of Korean Association of Orthodontists from 1980-1982 - President of Korean Division, International Association of Dental Research from 1988-1990 - Director of Department of Orthodontics, Dental Hospital, Seoul National University from 1986-1994 - Chairman of Council, Korean Association of Orthodontists from 1995-1998