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Dr. Mihee Kang serves as the Chief Assurance Officer at GSTC and also works as a trainer and destination assessor. Since earning her Ph.D. in Ecotourism from Seoul National University in 1999, she has taught and researched ecotourism and sustainable tourism at various universities. As the first person to earn a Ph.D. in ecotourism in South Korea and the recipient of the UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve (MAB) Young Scientists Award in 2000, she has devoted over 30 years to sustainable tourism policy and development planning. Her work includes establishing tourism standards and certification, as well as conducting sustainability assessments for various destinations in South Korea and beyond.

She has held key positions in both domestic and international organizations, including the Global Ecotourism Network, and has actively participated in numerous research and Official Development Assistance (ODA) projects in countries such as Australia, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Paraguay, and Sri Lanka. Dr. Kang has also published numerous articles and books, including one focused on ecotourism in Asian countries.

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GSTC

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