- 1942: Born in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do
- 1968: B.A. in Philosophy, Seoul National University
- 1971: Graduate School of Public Administration, Seoul National University Professional Experience
- 1971–2003: Contributed to Korea’s industrial growth through career roles at POSCO, Hyundai Engineering & Construction, and Kukje Lighting, among others
- 2004: Relocated and settled in Jeju Island
- 2007–Present: Novelist and Historical Critic
- Published 8 books, including 『Heonma Gongsin Kim Man-il and Stories of Horses』