1978, MDiv, Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Korea; 1996, ThM, Asian Centre of Theological Studies and Mission, Korea. 2008-09, Chairman, National Council of Churches in Korea. Moderator, 93rd General Assembly, Presbyterian Church of Korea; President, Korean Church Volunteers Association of Hope. Recipient of honours and awards including: honorary doctorates in divinity; Order of Civil Merit; Mong-Nyon Medal, Korea; Honoured Medal for 800th Anniversary of Great Mongolian State Cambodia; Gold Medal for National Reconstruction.