Graduated from Seoul National University with a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, focusing on distributed systems and data management.

Joined Ground X, the blockchain subsidiary of Kakao, as Head of Platform, leading the development team for the Klaytn blockchain.

Appointed as the Representative Director of the Klaytn Foundation, heading protocol governance, ecosystem growth, and research.

Became the Chairman of the Kaia DLT Foundation following the merger of Klaytn and Finschia, leading the vision for an 'Asian stablecoin super-app'.

Under his chairmanship, the Kaia mainnet officially launched, alongside the 'Kaia Wave' program to accelerate consumer adoption.