The Graduate School of Environmental Studies cordially invites you to the 179th BK Colloquium, featuring a special lecture by Dr. Kyooho Jung from the Association for the Study of Life Sciences. This talk will explore how we can reinterpret the role of the state in addressing the climate crisis, with a focus on sustainable alternatives and civic engagement. We warmly welcome your interest and participation.

• Date & Time: Friday, May 23, 2025 | 15:00 – 17:00 (KST)

• Venue: Room 308, Bldg. 82, Graduate School of Environmental Studies

• Speaker: Dr. Kyooho Jung (Vice President, Association for the Study of Life Sciences)

• Moderator: Professor Inkwon Park (Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Urban and Regional Planning Program)

• Hosted by: Inclusive Planning and Policy Lab, Graduate School of Environmental Studies

• Organized by: BK21 Program for Innovative Talent in Sustainable Cities in the Era of Great Transition

• Contact: Teaching Assistant, Jungmin Lee (yijungmin@snu.ac.kr)

About the Speaker
Dr. Kyooho Jung received his Ph.D. in Public Administration from the Graduate School of Environmental Studies at SNU. Over the past two decades, he has worked with various alternative research organizations such as the Wind and Water Research Institute, the Third Sector Institute, and the Mosim and Sallim Institute. His work spans environmental policy, grassroots democracy, social economy, and sustainable agriculture. He has served in key roles at several civic organizations, including Eco-Buddha, the Green Society Institute, and the Korean Federation of Sustainable Agriculture Organizations. He is currently the Vice President of the Association for the Study of Life Sciences.
His recent book, Green State: Theories and Strategies for a Sustainable Korea, offers a comprehensive reflection on building an alternative, eco-oriented society.

We look forward to your participation in this timely and inspiring event.