A Registered woodwork craftsman, especially for repairing Korea's traditional architectural properties

1. Registered woodwork craftsman repairing the designated cultural properties (No. 383)

2. Cited as a master in his craft in the province of Gyeongsangbuk-do

3. Grand prize from the Minister of Unification at the 3rdannualKoreaWorldArtsFestivals

4. Prize from the Chairman of the National Assembly at the 4thannualKoreaWorldArtsFestivals

5. Solo exhibitions, 9 times; invitational displays, more than 10 times; and display of works at the Gyeongju Expo and the Yeosu Expo

6. Built shrines at several major Buddhist temples in Korea including the Seong-joa-gak of JikjiTemple(1983), Josa Shrine in Haein Temple(2002), main building of Seokjong Temple(2003), and dormitory of Gatap Temple (2010), along with the repair of Jak-apjeon of Unmun Temple (1986)

7. Currently, head of the Korean Traditional Architecture Institute, and Vice-President of the Korean Cultural Heritage Craftsmen's Association