Dr. Cho has worked at the Korea Maritime Institute(KMI) since 2001. His current position is the vice president. Dr. Cho received his Bachelor's in Oceanography from Inha University in the Republic of Korea and a Master’s Degree in Coastal Zone Management from Nova Southeastern University in the USA. He also earned his Master’s Degree in Resource Economics and his Ph.D. in Environmental and Natural Resources Economics from the University of Rhode Island in the USA. He has extensive experience in national fisheries policy research and international cooperation in fisheries. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his leading role in managing international fisheries resources and sustainable development in fisheries.