History and Executives
We will grow to the next level through systematic and
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SINCE 1987
1987
AugustEstablishment of the Korean Turfgrass Society
1991
FebruaryJoined the Korea Federation of Science and Technology Societies
1995
JanuaryJoined the Association of Agricultural, Forestry and Fisheries Science and Technology
1996
January1st Amendment of the Society’s Bylaws
1998
DecemberISSN assigned (ISSN 1229-3253)
DecemberCopyright agreement for journal publication signed with Paperless Web Consulting Co., Ltd.
1999
FebruaryUnique Business Registration Number issued (Gwangjin District Tax Office)
2000
MarchCertificate of Recognition as an Academic Society issued (Korean Intellectual Property Office)
MarchSelected as a Supporting Institution for the Society Informatization Project (Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information, KISTI)
SeptemberFive research commissioners appointed for the 2002 FIFA World Cup academic research project
2002
JanuaryDr. Gu Ja-Hyung inaugurated as the 8th President
JuneEstablishment of the Outstanding Paper Award
SeptemberApplication submitted for journal evaluation to the Korea Research Foundation
DecemberService contract signed with the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation for book publication
2003
FebruaryService contract signed for the combined volume publication of the Korean Journal of Turfgrass Science
JuneFormation of the Preparatory Committee for the Turfgrass Producers Association
2004
JanuaryDr. Kim Ho-Jun inaugurated as the 9th President
2005
MarchService contract signed for publication of the Turfgrass Terminology Guidebook
2006
JanuaryDr. Ju Young-Kyu inaugurated as the 10th President
2008
JanuaryDr. Lee Sang-Jae inaugurated as the 11th President
2010
JanuaryDr. Choi Jun-Soo inaugurated as the 12th President
JuneThe Korean Journal of Turfgrass Science selected as a registered academic journal
SeptemberOfficial launch of The Korean Turfgrass Society as an incorporated association
2012
JanuaryDr. Shim Gyu-Yeol inaugurated as the 13th President
2013
JulyeISSN assigned (eISSN 2288-3312)
2014
JanuaryDr. Kim Ki-Sun inaugurated as the 14th President
MayMOU signed for R&D on natural turfgrass for school playgrounds
2016
JanuaryDr. Jang Tae-Hyun inaugurated as the 15th President
2018
JanuaryDr. Kim Kyung-Nam inaugurated as the 16th President
2020
JanuaryDr. Yang Seung-Won inaugurated as the 17th President
2022
JanuaryDr. Yang Geun-Mo inaugurated as the 18th President
2024
JanuaryDr. Lee Geung-Ju inaugurated as the 19th President
MarchMOU signed with the Public Golf Course Association for research and development
19th Executive Board of the Korean Turfgrass Society
(2024～2025)
19th Executive Board of the Korean Turfgrass Society
(2024～2025)
| President | Lee Geung-Ju |
| Vice Presidents | Jang Seok-Won, Yoon Jong-Ho, Jang Jae-Il, Jeon Min-Gyu, Jang Deok-Hwan, Tae Hyun-Suk, Lee Jeong-Hoon |
| Auditors | Lee Dong-Wook, Yang Seung-Won |
| Secretary General | Park Nam-Il |
| Standing Directors (Regular Members) | Kang Tae-Gyu, Kim Kyung-Nam, Kim Ki-Sun, Kim Ki-Dong, Kim Geum-Young, Kim Nam-Ho, Kim In-Sun, Kim Jin, Kim Il-Su, Kim Jong-Ho, Kim Myung-Seon, Koo Shin-Kyung, Kwon Min-Hoon, Kwon Byung-Sung, Ryu Joo-Hyun, Park Eun-Gyu, Park Sang-Hoon, Shim Gyu-Yeol, Song Jong-Hwan, Lee Dong-Moon, Lee Byung-B, Lee Sang-Kyu, Lee Sang-Jin, Lee Sung-Ho (D), Lee Sung-Ho (L), Lee Jeong-Ho, Lee Joo-Young, Lee Joon-Hee, Lee Yong-Seung, Ahn Geun-Mok, Jeon Seok, Jeong Ki-Won, Jang Woo-Il, Jang Tae-Hyun, Jo Yong-Seop, Joo Young-Kyu, Choi Jun-Soo, Ham Seong-Gyu, Choi Woo-Geun, Ra Hyun-Jae |
| Directors | Ko Seok-Gyu, Kwak Seong-Ho, Kim Chang-Sik, Kim Kyung-Deok, Kim Ki-Hyun, Kim Deok-Jung, Kim Deok-Ho, Kim Dong-Gi, Kim Seok-Gun, Kim Seok-Joon, Kim Seok-Jung, Kim Sung-Ki B, Kim Young-Baek, Kim Yong-Kwon, Kim Yong-Cheol, Kim In-Hee, Kim Jae-Ho, Kim Jeong-Ho A, Kim Jeong-Ho B, Kim Jong-Bum, Kim Jun-Sik, Kim Jin-Tan, Kim Cheol-Su, Kim Tae-Gyun, Kim Hyung-Il, Koo Jong-Hak, Nam Sang-Woo, Nam Sung-Woo, Nam Soon-Gyu, Noh Kyung-Sik, Noh Yong-Gyeong, Do Bong-Hyeon, Ra Hyun-Jae, Moon Seong-Su, Min Kyung-Young, Park Chang-Ho, Park Jong-Gyun, Park Jong-Tae, Park Ji-Yeon, Park Jin-Hee, Bae Gyu-Han, Byeon Byeong-Gi, Seo Byung-Gi, Seo Dong-Suk, Sung Young-Tae, Shim Sang-Ho, So Chang-Ho, Ahn Moon-Hwan, Ahn Sang-Ho, Ahn Yong-Hae, Yang Sung-Il, Yeo Joo-Ri, Oh Sang-Hoon, Oh Chan-Jin, Woo Gyeong-Jin, Yoo Min-Ho, Yoo Jeong-In, Yoo Jin-Sang, Yoon Dong-Il, Yoon Sang-Ha, Yoon In-Kyu, Yoon Jong-Ho, Lee Gwang-Jae, Lee Dong-Sik, Lee Byung-Seok, Lee Sang-Ki, Lee Sang-Jae, Lee Sang-Ho, Lee Sang-Jin, Lee Seung-Uk, Lee Seung-Ho, Lee In-Hui, Lee In-Hwan, Lee Jae-Ok, Lee Jae-Sung, Lee Hae-Uk, Lee Hyeon-U, Lee Ho-Jun, Jang Jong-Gyu, Jeon Chang-Guk, Jeon Byung-Cheol, Jeon Min-Gyu, Jeon Jae-Beom, Jeong Dae-Young, Jeong Dong-Hwan, Jeong Jong-Hwan, Ji Jae-Ho, Cha Young-Gi, Choi Kwang-Jin, Choi Myung-Sook, Choi Dong-Gyu, Choi Jun-Soo, Choi Jong-Hwan, Chu Gyeong-Ri, Han Sang-Hoon, Han Sang-Woo, Heo Eun-Young, Hong Cheol-Oh, Hong Gi-Gun, Hwang Tae-Sub, Hwang Jin-Guk (Jihyang), Jo Seong-Hwan, Kwon Oh-Kyung, Yang Tae-Seok, Park Dae-Myung, Park Dae-Seok, Kim Dong-Sik, Hyun Jae-Yeol, Lee Jong-Jin, Lee Ho, Jo Joon-Mo, Ji Do-Ho |
| Editor-in-Chief | Lee Sang-Kyu |
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| Advisors | Shim Jae-Seong, Koo Jae-Hyeong, Kim Ho-Jun, Kim Kwang-Du |
| Committee Chairs | Jeon Min-Gyu (Finance), Lee Sang-Kyu (International), Yang Seung-Won (Academic), Jang Jae-Il (Industry-Academia Cooperation) |
| Executive Director | Kim Myung-Seon |
