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GSK

The Geological Society of Korea aims to contribute both to the academic community and the general public through the promotion and advancement of research on the geological sciences and the development of geological technology.

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Who We Are

The Geological Society of Korea aims to contribute both to the academic community and the general public through the promotion and advancement of research on the geological sciences and the development of geological technology.

To achieve these aims, we support:

Conferences, symposia, seminars, field trips and technical courses
Publication of journals, technical notes and books
Network-building for collaboration among academia, industries and research organizations
Academic exchanges between domestic and overseas researchers
Educational programs with a sound scientific and technical basis
Government-funded projects, including the safety evaluation project on radioactivity disposal facilities, the management and operation plan for geological parks, and the training program for resources exploration

History

Founded in 1947, the Geological Society of Korea (GSK) is Korea’s academic community and professional body in the field of geology. The society became a member of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) in February 1973, and has established academic ties with 32 overseas institutions, including the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

1947 - 1999

1947.04.

Established the Geological Society of Korea
1964.08.

Published the first issue of “Journal of the Geological Society of Korea”
1968.05.

Joined the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS)

Published the first issue of “Geology of Korea”
1997.03.

Published the first issue of “Geosciences Journal”
1999.05.

Published “Geology of Korea” in Korean (Sigma Press, p. 802)

2000s

2001.12.

“Journal of the Geological Society of Korea” listed in the National Research Foundation of Korea as an academic journal
2003.12.

“Geosciences Journal” listed in Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE)
2007.04.

60^th Anniversary of the Geological Society of Korea
2007.09.

Entered into agreement with Springer for Geosciences Journal
2008.01.

Proclamation ceremony for the International Year of Planet Earth (IYPE; 2007-2009)
2010.08.

Joint Meeting of Korean and Japanese Geological Societies - Muroto UNESCO Global Geopark
2012.09.

Entered into MOU with the Geological Society of Japan
2015.05.

Established the 2024 IGC Bidding Committee
2015.10.

Entered into MOU with the Geochemical Society of Japan
2016.08.

Entered into MOU with IUGS for the production of “Episodes”
2016.09.

Won the right to host the 37^th IGC (2024) in Busan, Korea
2017.10.

Held International Symposium Commemorating the 70^th Anniversary of the Geological Society of Korea
2019.03.

“Journal of the Geological Society of Korea” listed in Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) and SCOPUS
2020.01.

Held 74^th IUGS EC Meeting from January 15 to 18, 2020, in Busan
2020.06.

Published the 54^th newsletter in a webzine
2020.07.

Entered into MOU with KIGAM and the City of Busan for the successful hosting of the 37^th IGC 2024
2020.11.

Established the 37^th International Geological Congress 2024 Organizing Committee
2022.07.

The International Forum for Busan UNESCO Global Geoparks
2023.08.

Entered into MOU with the Geological Society of America
2024.08.

Held 37th IGC (2024) from August 25 to 31, 2024, in Busan
2024.08.

Entered into MOU with the Geological Society of Mongolia
2025.01.

Entered into MOU with Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology of the Republic of Uzbekistan
2025.06.

Entered into MOU with the Geological Society Located in Taipei
2025.06.

Entered into MOU with National Museum of Natural Science in Taichung

Organization

Board Members (2027-2026)
Expert Advisors (2027-2026)

President

Yul Roh, Chonnam National University
Vice President

Tae-Seob Kang, Pukyong National University

Keewook Yi, Korea Basic Sicence Institute
Director of General Affairs

Seung-Sep Kim, Chungnam National University

Jin Cheul Kim, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources

Hyun Na Kim, KONGJU NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Director of Financial Affairs

Yongcheol Kim, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources

Myeong-Jae Yi,GeoGreen21 Co., Ltd.
Director of Planning Affairs

Hyo-Im Kim, Gyeongsang National University

Seungik Park, Kyungpook National University

Young Ji Joo, Pukyong National University

Jeong-Heon Choi, Korea Basic Sicence Institute
Director of Scientific Affairs

Kwon, Chang Woo Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources

Jong-Sik Ryu, Pukyong National University

Young Jae Shinn, National Korea Maritime & Ocean University
Director of Public Affairs

Kyoungtae Ko, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources

Inah Seo, Jeonbuk National University

Sung Keun Lee, Seoul National University
Director of International Relations

YoungHee Kim, Seoul National University

Hyeong Soo Kim, Korea University

Hyoun Soo Lim, Pusan National University

Youngbeom Cheon, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources
Auditor

Sang Kee Seo, Korea Rural Community Corporation

Yong-chan Cho, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources

Chair

Jae-Yeol Cheong, Korea Radioactive Waste Agency
Vice Chair

Jeong Young Tack, Mine Geo Co., Ltd.
Councilor of General Affairs

Heejung Kim, Kangwon National University
Councilor

Sehyeon Gwon, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power CO., LTD

Lyoun Kim, Cave Research Institute of Korea

Mun Gi Kim, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources

Min-Cheol Kim, Pusan National University

Seongryong Kim, Korea University

Jongsun Kim, Korea National Park Research Institute

Jonguk Kim, Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology

Yul Roh, Geological Society of Korea

Ryu Choon Kil, Korea Institute of Gelogical environments

Munjae Park, Chungbuk National University

Jung-Woo Park, Seoul National University

Changkun Park, Korea Polar Research Institute

Yoonah Bang, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institue

Sugyeong Bae, National Science Museum

Seik Paik, Korea National Oil Corporation

Eunji Byun, Yonsei University

Byung-dal So, Kangwon National University

Youngjae Shin, Gyeongsang National University

Woo-Jin Shin, Korea Basic Science Institute

Gyu-Cheon Ahn, Hanseo Engineering Inc.

Ung San Ahn, Jeju World Natural Heritage Center

Minjune Yang, Pukyong National University

Jong-Ryeol Yoon, Terraeg Co., Ltd.

Byung Choon Lee, Chonnam National University

Hyun Suk Lee, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources

Hyun A Lee, The Jeju Institute

Yongmun Jeon, Chosun University

Jina Jeong, Kyungpook National University

Heewon Jung, Chungnam National University

JangHwan Cha, Korea Groundwater and Geothermal energy Association

Doo Houng Choi, Korea Water Resources Corporation

Inho Choi, Songnae Jungang Middle School

Taejin Choi, Korea National University of Education

Hoseon Choi, Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety

Min Han, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources

Huijeong Hwang, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology

Honors & Awards

GSK awards are conferred according to the regulations of The Geological Society of Korea. Awards by the GSK include academic awards, technical awards, young geoscientist awards, merit awards, excellent paper awards, and presidential awards.

Academic Award of Geology :

For regular members who have made a significant contribution to geological science and the academic community through their outstanding papers or books.

Recent Honorees

2015

Chang-sik Cheong, Korea Basic Science Institute
2016

Sung-Hyo Yun, Pusan National University
2017

Sung Keun Lee, Seoul National University
2018

Sung Hi Choi, Chungnam National University
2019

Tae-Seob Kang, Pukyong National University

Hyoun Soo Lim, Pusan National University
2020

Chandong Chang, Chungnam National University

Tae-Kyung Hong, Yonsei University
2021

Young-Seog Kim, Pukyong National University

Yongjae Lee, Yonsei University
2022

Haemyeong Jung, Seoul National University

Technical Award of Geology :

For regular members who have made a significant contribution to geological science and the academic community through the development and application of innovative technology in geological sciences.

Recent Honorees

2015

Sang Kee Seo, Korea Rural Community Corporation
2016

Weon-Seo Kee, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources

Myeong-Jae Yi, GeoGreen21 Co., Ltd.

Sang Sun Lee, KEPCO Engineering & Construction Company, Inc.
2017

Sewoon Choi, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd.
2018

Uijin Jeong, Nexgeo Inc.
2019

Jeong-Heon Choi, Korea Basic Science Institute
2020

Myunghyun Noh, Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety
2021

Jin Soo Shin, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources
Jongyeol Yoon, Terraeg Co., Ltd.
2022

Donghee Park, KHNP Central Research Institute
Hoseon Choi, Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety
2023

Byung-Gon Chae, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources

Young Geoscientist Award :

For regular members under the age of 40 who have made a significant contribution to geological science and the academic community through their active research and development.

Recent Honorees

2015

Seung-Bae Lee, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources
2016

Changyeol Lee, Chonnam National University

Inah Seo, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology

Jongsun Hong, Korea University
2017

Gi-Bom Kim, Gyeongsang National University Institute for Basic Science

Heejung Kim, Seoul National University

Young Ji Joo, Korea Polar Research Institute
2018

Jeong-Hyun Lee, Chungnam National University
2019

Seongryong Kim, Chungnam National University

Jin Hyuck Choi, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources

Hyun Na Kim, Kongju National University
2020

Eun Young Lee, Chonnam National University

Hyunwoo Lee, Seoul National University

Kwangchul Jang, Korea Polar Research Institute
2021

Hyo-Im Kim, Gyeongsang National University

Byung-Dal So, Kangwon National University

Youngbeom Cheon, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources
2022

Sun Young Park, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources
Jina Jeong, Kyungpook National University
2023

Chang-Min Kim, Kangwon National University
Hyun Ho Yoon, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources
Byung-Do Choi, Daegu National Science Museum

Contact Us

The Geological Society of Korea

Room 1010-1011, The Korea Science and Technology Center, The First building, 22, Teheran-ro 7-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06130, Republic of Korea

Tel: +82-2-3453-1550
Fax: +82-2-3453-1824
E-mail: office@gskorea.or.kr

Join/Renew

Regular membership
- Professionals who have majored in geoscience research or whoever engaged in related work (who is recommended by regular member and approved by the board of directors)
- * Retired regular members approved by the board of directors could be classified as "Retired Members."
Student membership
- Undergraduate or graduate students majoring in geoscience or related work
- * PhDs are not eligible for student membership.
Corporate membership
- Companies, research institutes, libraries, etc.

Benefits

Members of GSK receive the following benefits:

Subscription to periodicals, including “Journal of the Geological Society of Korea” and “Geosciences Journal”
Discounted registration fees for conferences hosted by GSK
Eligible to submit manuscripts for publication in “Journal of the Geological Society of Korea”

Journals

Journal of the Geological Society of Korea

ISSN : 0435-4036 (Print), 2288-7377 (Online)

Launched in 1964, Journal of the Geological Society of Korea is the official journal of the Geological Society of Korea, and is abbreviated as ‘J. Geol. Soc. Korea’. The journal covers research articles, short notes, technical reports, and reviews in all fields of geoscience. It is published quarterly, with editions in March, June, September, and December. It is indexed in KCI, SCOPUS, ESCI and GEOBASE.
http://www.jgsk.or.kr/
Geosciences Journal

ISSN : 1226-4806 (Print), 1598-7477 (Online)

Founded in 1997, Geosciences Journal is an international journal that publishes geoscientific research articles in English. The journal is published bimonthly by the Association of Korean Geoscience Societies with the participation of the Geological Society of Korea, the Korean Society of Economic and Environmental Geology, the Korean Earth Science Society, the Paleontological Society of Korea, the Mineralogical Society of Korea, the Korean Society of Engineering Geology, the Korean Society of Petroleum and Sedimentary Geology, the Korean Society of Soil and Groundwater Environment, the Petrological Society of Korea and the Korean Society of Earth and Exploration Geophysicists. Geosciences Journal has been co-published with Springer since 2008.
https://link.springer.com/journal/12303
Episodes

ISSN: 0705-3797 (Print), 2586-1298 (Online)

Episodes, Journal of International Geoscience, is a quarterly journal of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) that has been published in Seoul, Korea (production, online publication, and distribution) since 2017 (Vol. 40, No. 1).
http://www.episodes.org