Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
Sung Lee

Sung Lee

CEO
Seoul,11

Summary

At the Human Resources Development Center of POSCO, the world's leading steel & iron company, he planned corporate human resource development.
At the Presidential Advisory Committee on People-Centered Competitiveness Initiatives, he planned people-centered human resource development in national level, a new national paradigm at the time.
At the Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training, a research institute under the Prime Minister, he conducted research on national human resource development policies and future skills.
As an education policy advisor to the Governor of Gyeonggi-do Province, he planned and implemented human resource development policies for civil servants at the metropolitan and local government levels. In 2009, he planned and developed an online learning portal that allowed civil servants from 31 cities and counties to access courses simultaneously. He also designed an online learning platform that allowed 13 million Gyeonggi Province residents to access courses free of charge. By 2004, a total of 1.4 million people had completed a 20-hour learning program.
As the Director of the Gyeonggi-do Provincial Lifelong Learning Institute, he planned and oversaw the provincial-level lifelong education policy for residents. This project, where residents directly plan, operate, and teach learning programs within their villages, has become a national model. Furthermore, he designed and implemented a program to designate unused time at private and public facilities for citizens to study.
While he worked for the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), he designed and developed an online program for building learning cities based on global standards for learning cities, and is available through UNESCO in seven languages.
He served as field manager for the Project to Strengthen Agricultural Higher Education at Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City, hosted by KOICA and Seoul National University, where he implemented internal change management, job analysis, and leadership training.
He had lectured on HRD related subjects as adjunct professors, visiting professor, and a lecturer at Ewha Woman's University, Ajou University, Seoul National University, Korea University, and Yonsei University.

He has lectured extensively on human resource development at organizations such as the Korea Human Resources Management Association, the Korea Productivity Association, and the Korean Society for Industrial Education.
He has served in various academic organizations, including as President of the Korea Action Learning Association, President of the Korean Action Learning Society, Vice President of the Korean Society for Corporate Education, Vice President of the Korean Society for Learning and Performance, and Vice President of the Korean Society for Adult Education. He currently serves as President of the Asian Development of Human Resource in Rural Area.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

President

Global Citizenship Education Institute
03.2019 - 06.2025
  • Ledger
  • Reason for resignation: In office

Director

Global Action Learning Group
07.2018 - 05.2022
  • Research
  • Reason for resignation: Contract termination

Adjunct Professor

Ajou University
09.2018 - 08.2021
  • Lecture
  • Reason for resignation: Contract termination

Visiting Professor

Ewha Womans University
03.2020 - 02.2021
  • Lecture
  • Reason for resignation: Contract termination

Project Officer

UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (Germany)
07.2016 - 06.2018
  • Establishing learning city policies and strategies
  • Reason for resignation: Contract termination

Consultant

UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning
01.2016 - 06.2016
  • Establishing a learning city construction strategy
  • Reason for resignation: Contract

President

Gyeonggido Provincial Institute for Lifelong Learning
01.2012 - 12.2015
  • Ledger
  • Reason for resignation: Expiration of term

Research Fellow

Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training
05.2010 - 12.2011
  • Human Resource Development Policy Research
  • Reason for resignation: Return from employment leave

Gyeonggido Province Governor's Edu. Policy Advisor

Gyeonggi-do
05.2008 - 05.2010
  • Gyeonggi Province Civil Servant Education Policy Development
  • Reason for resignation: End of employment leave

Research Fellow

Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training
01.2006 - 05.2008
  • Human Resource Development Policy Research
  • Reason for resignation: Employment leave

Expert Member

Presidential Commission on People Centered Competitiveness Initiative
07.2004 - 12.2005
  • Lifelong Learning Job Planning
  • Reason for resignation: Dispatch termination

Manager, deputy manager

POSCO Human Resources Development Center
08.2000 - 12.2005
  • Educational Planning
  • Reason for resignation: Resignation from office

Expert committee

Presidential Advisory Committee on New Competitiveness in Immigration
07.2004 - 09.2005
  • Lifelong Learning Job Planning
  • Reason for resignation: Committee change

Lecturer

Seoul National University
09.1998 - 08.2000
  • Lecture
  • Reason for resignation: New employment

Assistant Teacher

Seoul National University
10.1993 - 11.1994
  • Academic Administration
  • Reason for resignation: Expiration of term

Education

Ph.D. - Practical Arts &Vocational Technical Education

University of Missouri-Columbia, Missouri, USA
05.1995 - 05.1998

Master of Science - Rural Adult Education

Seoul National University Graduate School, Seoul, South Korea
05.1992 - 02.1994

Bachelor of Science - Rural Adult Education, Minor: Business Admin.

Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
05.1988 - 02.1992

Skills

Business planning

Accomplishments

  • Life Capital Village Vita Village, September 2024, Spring Road
  • The Impact of Manufacturing Education and Training Investment on Corporate Performance: Focusing on the Moderating Effect of Organizational Culture and the Mediating Effect of Organizational Commitment, August 2016, Korean Society for Industrial Education
  • Exploring the motivations for participation of lifelong learning activists: Focusing on the lifelong learning village school management committee members of the G metropolitan government, March 2016, Lifelong Education Research
  • Analysis of the Relationship Between Happiness and Happiness Factors Through Lifelong Learning in Adults, November 2014, Korean Educational Methodology Society
  • Needs Analysis for Creativity Education to Develop Teacher Creativity, June 2013, Learner-Centered Curriculum Society
  • Gyeonggi road-shaped village, people's heart, life, life, education, life, development, 2013, (Japan) East Asian Social Education Research
  • Cost-effectiveness of online education, in Handbook of Distance Education, Ed. by MG Moore, 2013, Routledge
  • Comparison of Training Characteristics of Manufacturing Companies Based on Management Strategy, 2011.3, Korean Society for Industrial Education
  • The Impact of Corporate Innovation on Training Investment and Organizational Performance, December 2010, Agricultural Industry Education Society
  • Research on the development of national qualifications to certify the expertise of corporate human resource development managers, June 2009, Agricultural Industry Education Society
  • Policy functions and roles of education offices in regional human resource development, September 2008, Korean Society for Industrial Education
  • Comparative Study of Domestic and International Human Resource Development Specialist Training Curriculum, December 2007, Korean Society for Corporate Education
  • A study on the educational experience and instructional design expertise of corporate HRD managers, December 2007, Agricultural Industry Education Society
  • Analysis and Classification of Evaluation Indicators for the Public Sector Human Resource Development Excellence Certification System, August 2007, Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training
  • Analysis of HRD Activities at Leading Human Resource Development Organizations in Korea: A Comparative Analysis of Large and Small Enterprises, June 2007, Korean Society for Corporate Education
  • The Impact of a Practice-Oriented Leadership Development Training Program on Leadership Behavior Change, April 2006, Agricultural Industry Education Society
  • A Study on the Correlation Between HR Activity Levels and Credit Ratings in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, December 2006, Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training
  • A Study on the Effectiveness of a Practical Leadership Course Using e-Action Blended Learning, July 2004, Korean Society for Corporate Education
  • Exploring e-learning environment standardization elements for quality improvement, 2004.3, Korean Educational Technology Society

Affiliations

  • Special Policy Advisor to the Yeoncheon County Mayor (Lifelong Learning), Special Report, June 2019-May 2021, Non-permanent, Policy advisory
  • Special Policy Advisor to the Mayor of Yeoju (Lifelong Learning), Special Report, March 2019-May 2021, Non-permanent, Policy advisory
  • Hanam City Centennial City Committee, Vice Chairman, January 1, 2019 - December 12, 2020, Non-permanent, Policy advisory
  • Presidential Committee on Job Creation, Job Innovation Task Force, commissioner, August 2018-December 2018, Non-permanent, Job Policy Planning
  • Council of Provincial Lifelong Education Promotion Center Directors, president, May 2013 - December 2015, Non-permanent, Council General Manager
  • Korea Action Learning Association, president, January 2013~December 2015, Non-permanent, Association General Manager
  • Korea Lifelong Learning Award Selection Committee, commissioner, May 2013 - December 2015, Non-permanent, Selection review
  • Korean Action Learning Society, president, June 2012~December 2015, Non-permanent, Hosting and operating academic conferences
  • Korean Society for Agricultural Education, Vice Chairman, March 2014~December 2015, Non-permanent, Hosting and operating academic conferences
  • Korea Action Learning Association, president, January 2011~December 2013, Non-permanent, Association Operation
  • Korean Society for Industrial Education, Vice Chairman, June 2013~December 2015, Non-permanent, Hosting and operating academic conferences
  • Army Headquarters, Advisory Committee, June 2013~December 2015, Non-permanent, Army Human Resources Development Advisory
  • Asian Rural Human Resources Development Council, Vice Chairman, 2014.1~Present, Non-permanent, Participation in the Executive Committee
  • Anyang University 4050 Adult Education Center, Advisory Committee, December 2012~December 2015, Non-permanent, Business consulting
  • Korea HRD Association Monthly HRD, Editorial Advisory Board, April 2012~March 2014, Non-permanent, Editorial Advisory
  • Seoul Metropolitan City Women's Human Resources Development Institute Operation Consulting, commissioner, September 2010~December 2010, Non-permanent, Participation in consulting
  • Gyeonggi Province Human Resources Development Institute Education and Training Deliberation Committee, commissioner, 2010.8~2012.8/ September 2008~July 2010, Non-permanent, Participation in curriculum review
  • Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training, Evaluation committee, August 2007~December 2007, Non-permanent, Participation in on-site evaluation
  • POSCO National Human Resources Development Consortium, Advisory Committee, 2004~present, Non-permanent, Advice
  • Korean Human Resources Professionals Association, Publishing Committee, 2010~2011.12, Non-permanent, Editing activities
  • Asian Rural Human Resources Development Council, Vice Chairman, 2006~2010, Non-permanent, North Asia representative
  • Yangju City 5th Policy Advisory Committee, commissioner, January 2013~December 2014, Non-permanent, Policy advisory

Timeline

Visiting Professor - Ewha Womans University
03.2020 - 02.2021
President - Global Citizenship Education Institute
03.2019 - 06.2025
Adjunct Professor - Ajou University
09.2018 - 08.2021
Director - Global Action Learning Group
07.2018 - 05.2022
Project Officer - UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (Germany)
07.2016 - 06.2018
Consultant - UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning
01.2016 - 06.2016
President - Gyeonggido Provincial Institute for Lifelong Learning
01.2012 - 12.2015
Research Fellow - Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training
05.2010 - 12.2011
Gyeonggido Province Governor's Edu. Policy Advisor - Gyeonggi-do
05.2008 - 05.2010
Research Fellow - Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training
01.2006 - 05.2008
Expert Member - Presidential Commission on People Centered Competitiveness Initiative
07.2004 - 12.2005
Expert committee - Presidential Advisory Committee on New Competitiveness in Immigration
07.2004 - 09.2005
Manager, deputy manager - POSCO Human Resources Development Center
08.2000 - 12.2005
Lecturer - Seoul National University
09.1998 - 08.2000
University of Missouri-Columbia - Ph.D., Practical Arts &Vocational Technical Education
05.1995 - 05.1998
Assistant Teacher - Seoul National University
10.1993 - 11.1994
Seoul National University Graduate School - Master of Science, Rural Adult Education
05.1992 - 02.1994
Seoul National University - Bachelor of Science, Rural Adult Education, Minor: Business Admin.
05.1988 - 02.1992
Sung LeeCEO