

Biographical History
1961.09.15 | Born in Ik-san si, Jeonbuk |
1980-1983 | Bachelor in Theology, Catholic University of Gwanju |
1987-1989 | Master in Theology, Catholic University of Gwangju |
1989.1.20 | ordained to the Priesthood |
1989-1990 | Parochial Vicar of Jeon-dong Parish of Jeonju |
1990-1991 | Parochial Vicar Dunyul-dong Parish of Jeonju |
1991-1997 | Studied at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland.(Licentiate and doctorate in fundamental theology) |
1997-2001 | Vicar director of the diocesan Catechetic Institute |
2001-2003 | Director of the diocesan Catechetic Institute |
2003-2005 | Pastor of Solnae Parish of Jeonju |
2006-2009 | Director of the Diocesan Catechetic Institute, Jeonju |
2009-2013 | Pastor of Hwasan-dong Parish of Jeonju |
2013-2016 | Pastor of Yunjy-dong Parish of Jeonju |
2016-2017 | Pastor of Samcheon-dong Parish of Jeonju |
2017.3.14 | Elected as Bishop of the Jeonju |
2017.5.13 | Consecrated as Bishop, Took possession of the See of Jeonju |
2017.10.19-present | President of the Committee for Commemoration of Martyrs & Pastoral Care of Pilgrimages of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Korea (CBCK) |
2017.10.19-present | Member of the Episcopal Commission for Mission &pastoral Care of the CBCK |