B.A. Kyunghee University(1969)
M.A. Yonsei University(1972)

He served as an official for about twenty years in the Machine Industry Division and the Commerce and Trade Division of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. While he worked at the Korean Intellectual Property Office, he served as a trademark examiner (1992-1996), as an assistant manager of the Information Management Department (1997), and as a manager in the Design Division (1998-1999). He was admitted to Korea Patent Bar in 1999. He is a member of the Korea Patent Attorneys Association.