Background
Sohn, Jae-Keun was born on August 6, 1948 in Taegu, Republic of Korea. Son of Jong-Man and Jun-Gee (Chae) Sohn.
Sohn, Jae-Keun was born on August 6, 1948 in Taegu, Republic of Korea. Son of Jong-Man and Jun-Gee (Chae) Sohn.
Bachelor of Science, Kyungpook National University, Taegu, 1971. Master of Science, Kyungpook National University, Taegu, 1976. Doctor of Philosophy, Kyungpook National University, Taegu, 1981.
Junior researcher, Rural Development Administration, Suweon, Korea, 1975-1978; senior researcher, Rural Development Administration, Milyang, Korea, 1978-1987; associate researcher, Rural Development Administration, Milyang, Korea, 1987-1991; post doctor, International Rice Research Institute, Losbanos, The Philippines, 1982-1983; professor agronomy department, Kyungpook National U., Taegu, since 1987; vice-director student affairs, Kyungpook National U., Taegu, 1993-1994.
With Korean Military Service, 1971-1974. Member Korean Society Plant Tissue Culture, Korean Breeding Society, Society for Advancement of Breeding Researchers in Asia and Oceania, Rice Genetics Cooperative.
Married Myeong-Hee Suh, April 25, 1976. Children: Hae-Jin, Hee-Jin.