Sim Bong-geun
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Sim Bong-geun is an archaeologist, university professor
and administrator at Dong-A University
in Greater Busan
, South Korea
. Sim was appointed as the 12th president of Dong-A University in 2007.
Sim received his Bachelor and Master's degrees at Dong-A University and earned his PhD
from Kyushu University
in Fukuoka, Japan.
Sim started his archaeological career at the Dong-A University Museum, and was the museum's longtime Director. Upon earning a PhD, Sim joined the faculty of the Department of Archaeology and Art History at Dong-A University. In the 1990s Sim became the department head, and was named the Dean
of the Graduate School in 1999. Sim was the vice-president at Dong-A University from 2000-2007.
Professor
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and administrator at Dong-A University
Dong-A University
Dong-A University is a major private university in Korea. The university's campuses are based in Greater Busan, the second-largest city in South Korea. About 19,000 students are enrolled...
in Greater Busan
Busan
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, South Korea
South Korea
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. Sim was appointed as the 12th president of Dong-A University in 2007.
Sim received his Bachelor and Master's degrees at Dong-A University and earned his PhD
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from Kyushu University
Kyushu University
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in Fukuoka, Japan.
Sim started his archaeological career at the Dong-A University Museum, and was the museum's longtime Director. Upon earning a PhD, Sim joined the faculty of the Department of Archaeology and Art History at Dong-A University. In the 1990s Sim became the department head, and was named the Dean
Dean (education)
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of the Graduate School in 1999. Sim was the vice-president at Dong-A University from 2000-2007.
Selected bibliography
- Han-il Jiseokmyo-ui Gwangye [The Relationship between Korean ans Japanese Dolmens]. Hanguk Kogo Hakbo [Journal of the Korean Archaeological Society] 10-11, 1981.
- Hanguk Cheongdonggi Sidae Munhwa-ui Ihae [Understanding the Bronze Age of Korea]. Dong-A Daehakgyo Chulpanbu, Greater Busan, 1990.
- Hanguk-eso Bon Ilbon Yayoi Munhwa-ui Jeongae [The Spread of Yayoi Culture as Seen from Korea]. Hakyeon Munhwasa, Seoul, 1999.