MSK
The Microbiological Society of Korea
The Microbiological Society of Korea
Together with the Korean Society for Microbiology and Biotechnology and the Korean Society of Virology, the Microbiological Society of Korea is part of the Federation of Korean Microbiological Societies (FKMS), sharing various social issues related to microorganisms such as health, environment, energy, and food and contributing to the establishment of science policies in Korea. In particular, during the COVID-19 pandemic, we actively devoted our best interest to relieve fear and insecurities for prompt return to daily lives.
As a member society of the International Union of Microbiological Societies, the Microbiological Society of Korea has taken the initiative in attracting and hosting various international academic events. We have successfully hosted Korea-Russia Biotechnology Symposium (1993), Korea-China Biotechnology Symposium (1993-4), International Symposium of the Genetics of Industrial Microorganisms (GIM) (2002), International Symposium on Microbial Ecology (ISME) (2014), and International Symposium on the Biology of Actinomycetes (ISBA) (2017).
Periodical literatures published by the Microbiological Society of Korea include 『Journal of Microbiology』 published monthly, 『Korean Journal of Microbiology』 published quarterly, and 『The Microorganisms and Industry』, a webzine published twice a year. In particular, the Journal of Microbiology is a professional academic journal registered in SCIE and PubMed and publishes excellent articles by microbiologists in Korea and worldwide. The Korean Journal of Microbiology published in Korean is also of great help to the general public interested in microbiology.
The Microbiological Society of Korea also published independent volumes such as 『Microbiology Laboratory and Microbiology』, 『Microbiological Applications』, 『Microbiology』, and 『Microbiology: Concepts and Connections』 which were donated to high schools. We also produced an online 『Encyclopedia of Microbiology』 with Naver Co., Ltd. to provide basic knowledge on microbiology terminology for the public.
Currently, with approximately 2,200 members and two branches in Gangwon and Chungcheong, the Microbiological Society of Korea is devoting to scientific research and education in fungal genetics, pathogenic microbiome and genetics, ecology/environment/taxonomy, molecular cell biology and genetics, physiology and biochemistry, applied microbiology and biotechnology, virology, and human microbiome and contributing to regional academic exchanges through seminars and special lectures.
| President | Jung-Hyun Lee | KIOST |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | Yeong-Jae Seok | Seoul National University |
| Vice President | In Seop Kim | Hannam University |
| Vice President | Cheol-Won Yun | Korea University |
| Vice President | Myung Jun Chung | Cell Biotech |
| Vice President | Jongsik Chun | CJ Bioscience |
| Director | Jeong-Yoon Kim | Chungnam National University |
| Director | Yong Seok Jeong | Kyung Hee University |
| Director | Gwangpyo Ko | Seoul National University |
| Director | Kae Kyoung Kwon | KIOST |
| Director | Jihyun F. Kim | Yonsei University |
| Director | Changhoon Kim | Macrogen, Inc. |
| Director | Heejoon Myung | Hankuk University of Foreign Studies |
| Director | Jeong Woong Park | Sanigen Co., Ltd. |
| Director | Young Sup Shin | Binggrae Co., Ltd. |
| Director | Jae Jung Shim | hy Co., Ltd. |
| Director | Jung Sun Yum | CHA Vaccine Institute |
| Director | Kangseok Lee | Chung-Ang University |
| Director | Seong-Wook Lee | Dankook University |
| Director | Jung-Sook Lee | KRIBB |
| Director | Dong Eun Chang | CJ Cheiljedang Corp. |
| Director | Che Ok Jeon | Chung-Ang University |
| Advisor | Seung Bum Kim | Chungnam National University |
| Advisor | Jong-Chan Chae | Jeonbuk National University |
| General Affairs Committee | Chair | Jin-Won Lee | Hanyang University |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secretary | Sang Jun Lee | Chung-Ang University | |
| Finance Committee | Chair | Sung Ho Yoon | Konkuk University |
| Secretary | Sang-Wook Han | Chung-Ang University | |
| Taegun Seo | Dongguk University | ||
| Scientific Program Committee | Chair | Ju-Hoon Lee | Seoul National University |
| Secretary | Keun Pil Kim | Chung-Ang University | |
| Donghyuk Kim | UNIST | ||
| Min-Kyu Kim | KAERI | ||
| Minsik Kim | Yonsei University | ||
| Jae-Ouk Kim | IVI | ||
| Bong Hyun Sung | KRIBB | ||
| Tae Woong Whon | WIKIM | ||
| Hyunjin Yoon | Ajou University | ||
| Jeong Yoon Lee | Jeonbuk National University | ||
| Ju Huck Lee | KRIBB | ||
| Publication Committee | Chair | Yoon-E Choi | Korea University |
| Secretary | Bong-Soo Kim | Hallym University | |
| Sangmi Lee | Chungbuk National University | ||
| Yoonjee Chang | Kookmin University | ||
| Yong-Joon Cho | Kangwon National University | ||
| Tae Kwon Lee | Yonsei University | ||
| Jeong-Mok Kim | Hanyang University | ||
| Editorial Committee of Journal of Microbiology | Chair | You-Hee Cho | CHA University |
| Secretary | Keun Pil Kim | Chung-Ang University | |
| Jinjong Myoung | Jeonbuk National University | ||
| Woojun Park | Korea University | ||
| Yoonkyung Park | Chosun University | ||
| Woo Jun Sul | Chung-Ang University | ||
| Tae Kwon Lee | Yonsei University | ||
| Ju-Hoon Lee | Seoul National University | ||
| Jin-Won Lee | Hanyang University | ||
| Ki Jun Jeong | KAIST | ||
| Jang-Cheon Cho | Inha University | ||
| Editorial Committee of Korean Journal of Microbiology | Chair | Joon-Hee Lee | Pusan National University |
| Secretary | Kyoung-Ho Kim | Pukyong National University | |
| Jeong-Mok Kim | Hanyang University | ||
| Jung Eun Park | Chungnam National University | ||
| Eun Ju Yun | Jeonbuk National University | ||
| Policy and Planning Committee | Chair | Hyeun Bum Kim | Dankook University |
| Secretary | Nam Su Oh | Korea University | |
| Moo-seung Lee | KRIBB | ||
| Changhan Lee | Ajou University | ||
| External Relations Committee | Chair | Bum Soo Park | Hanyang University |
| Secretary | Hana Yi | Korea University | |
| Hakdong Shin | Sejong University | ||
| Chang-Ro Lee | Myongji University | ||
| Industrial-Educational-Institutional Cooperation Committee | Chair | Byung-Yong Kim | CKDHC |
| Secretary | Ok-Sun Kim | KOPRI | |
| Seung-Hwan Park | KRIBB | ||
| Baekrock Oh | KRIBB | ||
| Kyoung Jin Oh | CJ Bioscience | ||
| Misun Yun | WIKIM | ||
| Jongbum Jeon | KRIBB | ||
| Guihwan Han | CIALM | ||
| Public Affairs Committee | Chair | Jang Won Yoon | Kangwon National University |
| Secretary | Dae Wi Kim | Jeonbuk National University | |
| Jae-Kyung Kim | KAERI | ||
| Yoon-Mo Yang | Hanyang University | ||
| Committee for Future MSK | Chair | Hak-Jong Choi | WIKIM |
| Secretary | Kyoung-Dong Kim | Chung-Ang University | |
| Soon-Kyeong Kwon | Gyeongsang National University | ||
| Jeonghwan Jang | Jeonbuk National University | ||
| Awarding Committee | Chair | Jeong-Yoon Kim | Chungnam National University |
| Secretary | Yoonkyung Park | Chosun University | |
| Next Term Preparing Committee | Chair | Jin-Woo Bae | Kyung Hee University |
| Secretary | Jung-Shin Lee | Kangwon National University |
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.
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
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
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
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Journal of Microbiology (J. Microbiol., JM) is a monthly international journal publishes papers that deal with research on microorganisms, including archaea, bacteria, yeasts, filamentous fungi, microalgae, protozoa, and simple eukaryotic microorganisms. The fields considered for publication include Microbial Systematics and Evolutionary Microbiology, Microbial Ecology and Environmental Microbiology, Microbial Genetics, Genomics and Molecular Biology, Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry, Microbial Pathogenesis and Host-Microbe Interaction, Systems and Synthetic Microbiology and Bioinformatics, and Virology.
Korean Journal of Microbiology (Korean J. Microbiol., KJM) is published quarterly (March, June, September, and December) by the Microbiological Society of Korea (MSK) since 1963. Topics considered for publication include biochemistry, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, genomics, molecular biotechnology, virology, immunology, microbial pathogenesis, ecology, environmental microbiology, molecular systematics, bioinformatics, chemical or physical characterization of microbialstructures or products and basic biological properties of organisms.
MSK Webzine is issued semiannually.
The categories of membership and annual fee is as follows.
| Membership Type | Annual Fee (KRW) |
|---|---|
| Regular | 80,000 |
| Student | 20,000 |
Pohang Earthquake Emergency Forum
2ndOverseas Field Trip
1ndt Overseas Field Trip
Cheolwon Hantan River National Geopark Symposium
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