Honors
- 2021 Academic Award, Korean Society of Civil Engineers (KSCE)
- 2020 Grand Prize of Education, National Assembly (Education Section) and Korea Herald
- 2019 Commendation of Commissioner General, Korea Coast Guard
- 2019 Commendation of the President of the Korea Federation of Business
- 2018 Excellent Researcher Award, Korean Society of Civil Engineers (KSCE)
- 2018 Academic Award, Korean Society of Coastal and Ocean Engineers (KSCOE)
- 2017 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, Marquis Who’s Who
- 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award, International Biographical center (IBC)
- 2015 The international Einstein Award, International Biographical center (IBC)
- 2014 Diplomate (Coastal Engineering), Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port & Navigation Engineers (ACOPNE), USA
- 2013 The Minister Commendation of Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy, Korean Government
- 2010 Prime Minister’s Commendation, Korean Government
- 2010 Distinguished Achievement Award, Korean Society of Civil Engineers (KSCE)
- 2009 The Minister Commendation of Science and Technology, Korean Government
- 2008 Grand Prize of Future Core Industry, the Korea Herald
- 2007 Commendation of Governor, Gangwon Province
- 2006 Excellent Korean Award, Korean Society of National Flower
