Dong Yi

Background

Yi, Dong was born on May 27, 1941 in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Education

Degree in architectural engineering, Seoul National University, 1963. Master in Architectural Engineering, Seoul National University, 1967. Degree in urban planning, Columbia University, 1970.

Doctor of Engineering (honorary), Hanyang University, 1999.

Career

Assistant architectural engineering Seoul National University, 1966—1967. Urban planner Office of Mayor, City of New York, 1970—1975. Administrative officer 2nd Political Affairs Office, Office of President, Republic of Korea, 1975—1979.

Director policy planning City of Seoul, 1979—1990, assistant vice mayor comprehensive construction headquarters, 1990—1993, assistant vice mayor subway construction headquarters, 1993—1994, vice mayor, 1994—1995, member administration reform commission, 1997—1999. Director, auditor Architectural Institute Korea, since 1984. Professor University Seoul, 1996, president, 1999—2003, professor, since 2003.

Achievements

• Dong Yi has been listed as a noteworthy academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

3 children.