Joon-Yung Park

Background

Park, Joon-Yung was born on October 21, 1946 in Chollanam-do Yong-am, Republic of Korea.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Sungkyunkwan University, 1973. Doctor of Philosophy in Newspaper Studies, Sungkyunkwan University, 1992. Postgraduate, Sungkyunkwan University, 1997.

Master of Science in Newspaper Studies, Ohaio University, 1985.

Career

Reporter Joongang Ilbo, 1972-1981, 87-88, assistant director editorial office, 1988-1989, New York correspondent, assistant director editorial office, 1989-1993, director unification department, politics department, editorial office, 1993-1994, director planning office to the president, 1995, vice director editorial office, 1995-1996. Reporter Tongyang Broadcasting Corporation, 1973-1981. With Office of Planning and Coordinator Daewoo Company, 1981-1987.

Chief press secretary Presidential Secretariat, since 1999.

Achievements

• Joon-Yung Park has been listed as a noteworthy Korean government official by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

3 children.