[카테고리:] Meet the People

by Wonsuh Song (PUAC GSC committee member) 【Seoul, Korea】─ Mr. Dong Seung Chul, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (PUAC), has dedicated over three decades to advocating for reunification since joining the organization in 1992. Raised in the frontlines of Gangwon Province, Dong’s early experiences with security threats shaped his commitment to…

Advancing Earth Science and Gender Equity: An Interview with Dr. Carol A. Finn By Wonsuh Song (IGC2024 Organizing committee member) 【Busan, South Korea】 — At the 2024 International Geological Congress (IGC) in Busan, Dr. Carol A. Finn, a seasoned geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), delivered a compelling keynote address on a topic close to her heart: advancing Earth…

By Wonsuh Song (IGC2024 Organizing committee member) 【Busan, South Korea】 – At the International Geological Congress (IGC) 2024, one prominent figure stood out: Dr. Lisa J. Graumlich, a renowned paleoecologist and the current President of the American Geophysical Union (AGU).  Dr. Graumlich’s work has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of how climate, ecosystems, and human…

By Wonsuh Song (IGC2024 Organizing committee member) 【Busan, South Korea】 – John Ludden, a distinguished geologist and Chairman of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), has had a profound impact on the field of geosciences through his leadership, research, and advocacy. With a career spanning decades, including his tenure as Executive Director of the British Geological…

By Wonsuh Song (IGC2024 Organizing committee member) 【Busan, South Korea】 – The 37th International Geological Congress (IGC) 2024 is in full swing, bringing together leading scientists, researchers, and policymakers from around the world. Among the distinguished speakers is Dave Applegate, the Director of the United States Geological Survey (USGS). With a deep commitment to advancing geoscience for public…