본문영역
Education
- 1988.
- M.A. in Journalism, University of Wales
- 1979.
- B.A. in Korean History, Seoul National University
- 1971.
- Graduated from Jeonju High School
Career
- Jul. 2025 ~ Present
- Minister of Unification (44th)
- 2025.
- Chairperson, Korea-U.S. Parliamentary Friendship Association
- 2024.
- Member of the 22nd National Assembly
- 2016.
- Member of the 20th National Assembly
- 2010.
- Supreme Council Member, Democratic Party
- 2009.
- Member of the 18th National Assembly
- 2007.
- Presidential Candidate, United New Democratic Party, 17th Presidential Election
- 2006.
- Chairperson, Uri Party
- 2004.
- Minister of Unification (31st), concurrently serving as Standing Member of the National Security Council (NSC)
- 2004.
- Chairperson, Uri Party
- 2002.
- Co-Chair of the Election Committee, Millennium Democratic Party, 16th Presidential Election
- 2000.
- Spokesperson and Supreme Council Member, Millennium Democratic Party
- 2000.
- Member of the 16th National Assembly
- 1996.
- Member of the 15th National Assembly, Republic of Korea
- 1978.
- Reporter, Los Angeles Correspondent, and News Anchor, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)
