Expertise
Northeast Asian militaries; security and defense issues; U.S.-Korean relations
Background
Past Positions
Republic of Korea Military Academy; German Army Officer Academy; Republic of Korea Army Staff College; Republic of Korea National War College
Education
Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Republic of Korea (2006-2008); Commanding General 3rd Republic of Korea Army (2005-2006); Chief Director of Operations, Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs (2004-2006); Commanding General, 2nd Corps, Republic of Korea Army (2002-2004); Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy and Plans, Republic of Korea Army Headwuarters (2000-2002); Commanding General, 35th Division (1999-2000); Chief of Strategic Panning, Republic of Korea Army Headquarters (1998-1999)