Education

‣ Ph.D, International Politics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
‣ Disenrolled during junior year at the Seoul National University School of Business (later recognized as a national person of merit for his pro-democratic movement activities)

Professional Experience

‣ CEO, Simin Ilbo (newspaper company)
‣ Chief of Staff to President Kim Dae-jung, then Chairman of the Party
‣ Chairman, Seoul City Party Chapter, Democratic Party
‣ Board Member, Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea Memorial Association
‣ Member, 16th, 19th, and 20th National Assembly
‣ Member, Special Committee on Budget and Accounts, National Assembly (2016)
‣ Chairman, Special Committee on Peace and Collaboration in Northeast Asia, Minjoo Party of Korea
‣ Chairman, 2nd Gangdong-gu District Party Chapter, Minjoo Party of Korea
‣ Chairman, Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee, National Assembly