Catholic Church in Korea
Bishops
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 |
| Mar. 14, 2017 | Elected as Bishop of the Jeonju |
| May 13, 2017 | Consecrated as Bishop, Took possession of the See of Jeonju |
| 2017.10.18-
Mar. 10, 2021 |
President of the Committee for Commemoration of Martyrs & Pastoral Care of Pilgrimages of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Korea (CBCK) |
| 2017.10.18-
Mar. 10, 2021 |
Member of the Episcopal Commission for Mission &pastoral Care of the CBCK |
| Mar. 10, 2021 - present | President of the Committee for Justice & Peace of the CBCK |
| Mar. 10, 2021 - present | Member of the Episcopal Commission for Social Affairs of the CBCK |