Career
He served from April 15, 1949 until October 15, 1953 with a United States 1950 Silver Star medal including 5 more prizes and decorations that were awarded to him by the Korean government. Throughout the Korean War, he led Republic of Korea Marine Corps as chief commander. Following his military service he entered the Korean Foreign Service, and served as the Ambassador of the Republic of of Korea to the Holy Secretary
In his later years, he lived in Niceville, Florida.
He died on October 14, 2007, in Okaloosa, Florida and was buried at the Daejeon National Cemetery in South of Korea.