He graduated from College of Medicine, Yeungnam University in 1994, Graduate School, Master of Medical Science, Yeungnam University in 1998, and Graduate School, Doctor of Medical Science, Yeungnam University in 2002. He has been majored in Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and worked in Yeungnam University Medical Center as resident, clinical fellow, clinical full-time instructor, full-time instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, and professor from March 1st, 1995.