- Chair Professor of Medicine, Eulji Medical College and Eulji Hospital, Seoul, Korea

- Former Chairman, Department of Biomedical Sciences, National Institute of Health, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Korean Government

- Former Head, Division of Endocrinology and metabolism, Department of Internal medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea

- Awards: Namgok Award from Korean Endocrine Society and Seolwon Award from Korean Diabetes Association.

- Reason: In recognition of his outstanding contributions to our understanding about the relationship of mitochondria dysfunction and the pathogenesis of diabetes, His long-term and strong leadership in diabetic societies in Asia and scientific associations in the world, in which he plays pivotal roles, and the great contribution to nurturing young scientists in Asia.