Dr. Jin-Han KIM obtained his Ph.D. degrees in Zoology from the KyungHee University in 1998. In 1989, he joined the Forest Research Institute as an avian researcher and shifted to National Institute of Environmental Research in accordance with governmental reshuffle. In 2005, he joined the Planning Office for construction of National Institute of Biological Resources. He successfully launched the National Institute of Biological Resources with the President was in attendance at the launching ceremony. From 2012 he carried out research cooperation and CBD issues as a director. From August 2014 he has been in charge of Animal Resources Division. His research interests include migratory birds, wetlands conservation and international cooperation. He has actively serviced as vice president in North East Asian Crane Network Working Group and appointed as a member for IPBES Capacity Building Task Force. He was the recipient of the Outstanding Performance and Award from Prime Minister in 2007.