Byung Hui Sung

Background

Sung, Byung Hui was born on September 24, 1930 in Taegu, Republic of Korea. Son of Youngsik and Haksun (Huh) Sung.

Education

Bachelor, Kyungpook National U., 1954; Master of Science, Kyungpook National U., 1966; Doctor of Philosophy, Taegu Hyosung Catholic U., 1983.

Career

Professor, Andong National Teachers College, Korea, 1967-1978; chair department folklore, Andong National U., 1979-1980; director music, Andong National U., 1983-1988; dean graduate school, Andong National U., 1988-1990; chairman folklore research center, Andong National U., since 1990. Supervisor Andong National Teachers College Press, 1968-1970. Advising committee Andong Folk Museum, 1980-1983, assessment for artifacts and cultural property, since 1981.

Advising committee Korea Broadcasting Sys., Andong, since 1989. Director CulturalFound. Cheong-Gu Group.

Achievements

• Byung Hui Sung has been listed as a noteworthy Literature educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Corporal Korean National Army, 1950-1952. Member Society Korean Folklore (vice president since 1982), Society Comparative Folklore (board directors since 1983).

Interests

• Avocation: tennis.

Connections

Married Hyeran Jang, October 23, 1956. Children: Hangee, Gyewon, Changhoon.

Father:

Youngsik Sung

Mother:

Haksun (Huh) Sung

Spouse:

Hyeran Jang

child:

Gyewon Sung

child:

Hangee Sung

child:

Changhoon Sung