Dr. Byung-Woong Min is a distinguished scholar and policy expert in law, sustainability, and political studies with deep expertise in environmental governance and green growth strategy. He currently serves as a Specially Appointed Professor at the Graduate School of Political Studies at Kookmin University, where he also leads the Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth Research Center as its Director.

Dr. Min has long been at the forefront of Korea’s academic and policy efforts toward climate action, carbon neutrality, and sustainable development. His research and leadership focus on institutional frameworks for green transformation, carbon reduction strategies, and climate governance mechanisms in both domestic and international contexts. He has played an instrumental role in advising government agencies and local municipalities on climate legislation, environmental policy, and green innovation.

With a doctorate in law and an academic career spanning multiple universities and think tanks, Dr. Min combines legal acumen with a multidisciplinary approach to sustainability. He has published extensively on environmental law, climate change governance, and policy coordination in the era of carbon neutrality. His work bridges the gap between legal theory, practical policymaking, and interdisciplinary collaboration across sectors. Dr. Min received his Doctorate in Law (Ph.D.) with a focus on environmental and administrative law. His contributions continue to shape Korea’s academic discourse and policy implementation in green growth, and he remains a prominent voice in advancing a just and effective carbon-neutral future.