Catholic Church in Korea
Bishops
Biographical History
| Dec. 5, 1943 | Born in Seoul |
| Feb. 1969 | Graduated from Catholic University of Seoul (Major Seminary) |
| Dec. 8, 1970 | Ordained to the Priesthood |
| Jan. 1971 | Parochial Vicar of Bulgwang-dong Parish of Seoul |
| Jun. 1971 | Parochial Vicar of Dangsan-dong Parish of Seoul |
| 1973 - 1977 | Taught at Songsin High School in Seoul (Minor Seminary) |
| 1977 - 1979 | Pastor of Itaewon Parish of Seoul |
| 1980 - 1985 | Pastor of Jangwi-dong Parish of Seoul |
| 1985 - 1987 | Pastor of Yeongdeungpo-dong Parish of Seoul |
| 1987 - 1992 | Chancellor of Catholic University, Songsin Campus(Major Seminary) |
| 1992 - 1998 | Chancellor Administrator of the Seoul Archdiocese |
| 1998 - Dec. 2001 | Pastor of Mok-dong Parish of Seoul and Dean of the 15th District of the Seoul Archdiocese |
| Dec. 1, 2001 | Elected to the Titular See of Tibiuca, as Auxiliary Bishop of Seoul |
| Jan. 25, 2002 | Consecrated as Bishop |
| Oct. 2, 2002 - May 10, 2012 | Vicar General of the Seoul Archdiocese |
| Oct.17, 2002 - Oct.13,2005 | Member of the Permanent Council of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea (CBCK) |
| Oct. 17, 2002-Mar.15, 2016 | President of the Committee for the Lay Apostolate of the CBCK |
| Oct. 17, 2002-Mar.15.2016 | Member of the Episcopal Commission for Mission & Pastoral Care of the CBCK |
| Oct. 13, 2005-Oct. 12, 2011 | Auditor of the Catholic Conference of Korea (CCK) |
| Oct. 12, 2011 - present | Member of the Permanent Council of the CBCK and Director of the CCK |
| May 10, 2012 | Appointed as the Archbishop of Seoul and the Apostolic Administrator of Pyong-yang |
| May 10, 2012 - present |
Member of the Special Episcopal Commission for the Reconciliation of the Korean People of the CBCK |
| May 10, 2012 - present | Member of the Episcopal Commission for Clergy and Religious of the CBCK |
| May 10, 2012 - present | Member of the Episcopal Special Commission to Promote Beatification and Canonization of the CBCK |
| May 10, 2012 - present | Moderator of the Korean Missionary Society |
| May 10, 2012 - present | Moderator of the Pontifical Korean College |
| Jun. 25, 2012 | Took possession of the See of Seoul |
| Feb. 22, 2014 | Created as Cardinal |
| Oct. 13, 2016 - present |
Chairman of the Episcopal Commission for Clergy of the CBCK |