BA in English Literature, Korea University; MA in Political Science and International Relations, Korea University; PhD in Politics, University of Texas at Austin. Formerly: Dean and Professor, Department of American Studies, Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT); Professor and Associate Dean, Graduate School of International Studies, Korea University; Member, Presidential Commission for National Security Review; Member, Presidential Commission for Defence Reform; Director, Ilmin International Relations Institute, Korea University; Vice-Minister, MOFAT of the Republic of Korea.