1974, BSc in Electronic Engineering, Sogang University, Seoul, Korea; 1987, Honorary Doctorate in Literature, Chinese Culture University, Taipei, Taiwan; 1974-79, Acting First Lady. Since 1974, Director, Yook Young-soo Memorial Foundation; Since 1994, Member, Korean Writers' Association; 1998-2002, Vice-Chairperson, Grand National Party; May - Nov. 2002, Party President, Korea Coalition for the Future; 1998-2012, Lawmaker in the 15th-19th National Assembly.