During the year 2005, the three Sahmyook University professors were highly recognized by the most well known worldwide academic societies for their excellent achievements.

Professor Lee, Jong Keun’s authored book, ‘Hebrew Legal Thought,’ was selected by the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Korea as one of the ‘2005 Outstanding Books’ in the field of Social Sciences. In 2003, his book ‘Mesopotamian legal Thought’ was selected as an excellent book by ‘Korean Publishers Association’ and ‘the Ministry of Culture & Tourism of the Republic of Korea.’ The both books were published by the Sahmyook University which is sponsored by the Adventist Church in Korea. Dr. Lee has been a theology department professor and director of the Sahmyook University Museum in Seoul. He has been listed in the ‘Who’s Who in Biblical Studies and Archaeology, 2nd ed. (Washington, DC: Biblical Archaeology Society, 1993).

Professor Ko, Weon Bae, has been listed in the publication ‘2000 Outstanding Scientists of the 21st Century’ published by the International Biographical Centre (IBC), Cambridge, England, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information said Wednesday, October 5. Also, it is heard that Dr. Ko will be registered at the ‘Marquis Who’s Who’ in the World 23rd ed. 2005-2006. The IBC highlights the achievements of important people to a world-wide audience of academics and researchers. Dr. Ko, a chemistry professor at the Sahmyook University, was recognized as one of the most outstanding scientists for his work on ‘the synthesis of fullerene derivatives.’ The public news media spotlighted him on October 5.

Life Science Industry Department (Food and Nutrition) Professor Chung, Keun Hee, was selected as one of the ‘World Leading Scientists of 2005’, one of the ‘2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century’ and the ‘2000 Outstanding Scientists of the 21st Century’ by the International Biographical Centre (IBC). Additionally, Dr. Chung has been listed in the ‘Universal Award of Accomplishment, American Biographical Institute; 2005.’ Dr. Chung’s scientific achievement was highlighted with a paper, especially ‘A Novel Plasma Proteinase α2-Antiplasmin Inhibition of Fiblin Digestion,’ in 2004. (K.N. Lee, K.W. Jackson, V. J. Christen, K. H. Chung, and P. A. McKee. 2004. A Novel Plasma Proteinase α2-Antiplasmin Inhibition of Fiblin Digestion.Blood.103(10) 3783-3788).