Academic Background
・B.S., Mathematics Education, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, ROK (1978)
・M.S., Politics, Yonsei University, Seoul, ROK (2005)
・Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration, Daegu University, Gyeongsan-si, ROK (2007)
・Honorary Doctorate of Education, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, ROK (2013)
・An Honorary Doctorate Degree, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (2023)
Professional Career
・Teacher, Hwaryeong Middle & High School, Sangju-si, ROK (1978)
・Teacher, Shinpyeong Middle School & Danmil Middle School, Uiseong-gun, ROK (1980~1985)
・Vice Governor, Gyeongsangbuk-do, ROK (2005~2008)
・Secretary General, Liberty Korea Party, Supreme Council, Liberty Korea Party (2017)
・Third-term Assembly Member (18th, 19th, 20th National Assembly) (2008~2018)
・President, the Governors Association of the Republic of Korea (2022.8 ~2023.12/16th)
・Honorary President, Association of the National Barefoot Walking Movement (2023.8~)
・Governor, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, ROK (2018.7. ~ Present/7th, 8th)
Awards & Decorations
・The Order of Service Merit (Red Stripes)
・The Grand Prix of Korea Voters’ Award
・The Grand Prix of Proud Korean Award (Development of Parliamentary Politics)
・The Grand Prix of Korea Sharing Volunteer Award
・The Grand Prize for Practice in Korea Award (Development of Provincial Government)
Publications
・Don’t Go to Work; the Answer is in the Field
・Local Development Leads to the Nat