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Jin-Hyun Kim

Chairman, The World Peace Forum and
former Minister of Science and Technology, Korea

Email: jinhkim@kotis.net


EDUCATION
B.A.: Department of Sociology: Seoul National University, 1958
Diploma: Nieman Fellow for Journalism (majoring in Economic Development), Harvard University, 1972-73

HONORS
Honorary Ph.D. Korea University, Economics, 1995
Honorary Ph.D. Kwangwoon University, Engineering Science, 1995

PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Reporter, Senior Reporter, Business and Finance Editor, News Director (Dong-A Broadcasting System),
Editorial Writer, Deputy Managing Editor, Dong-A Ilbo (the largest and oldest daily in Korea), 1958-80
Vice President and Research Director, Korea Economic Research Institute, 1981-84
Editor-In-Chief, Dong-A Ilbo, 1985-90
Minister, Ministry of Science and Technology, 1990-93
Distinguished Adjunct Professor, Korea University, 1993-94
Adviser, Korea Economic Research Institute, 1993-95
Chairman, The Council of Information Society Development, 1994-1995
Chairman, The Korea Economic Daily, 1994-96
Chairman, Korea Information Infrastructure Advisory Committee, 1994-96
Trustee, Korea Foundation, 1995-98
Co-Chairman (with Prime Minister), Presidential Commission for Globalization Policy of Korea, 1995-98
President, The University of Seoul (previously Seoul City University), 1995-99
Presidential Board Member for Unification of Korea, 1998-2000
Chairman of the Board, Korea Institute of Science and Technology Evaluation & planning, 1998-
Chairman & Publisher, CEO, The Munhwa Ilbo(Daily), 1999-2001
Chairman, The World Peace Forum, 2000-