“If we miss the timing of investment, we will have no choice but to pursue technology from other countries. Currently, research and development for 11.74T MRI have begun at the NeuroSpin in France and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the USA. I can't lag behind and give up the lead.”

“Science doesn't remember the second place but only remembers the first place. It is important not to miss the chance to win first place once we start. The NRI introduced the 7.0T MRI system for the first time in Asia in 2004. The 11.74T MRI system is the brain-only imaging device with the highest specification. Now Korea and our NRI have the infrastructure to win the first place.”

“There were many achievements. The biggest is to raise the level of my Univesity and Hospital. Since the NRI has developed and had the technology to generate the clearest brain image in the world, our technology is used in various institutions that conduct brain science research such as industries, schools, and research institutes. In addition, in 2010, the world's first 7.0T MRI system was used to produce ultra-high resolution brain atlas for living human brain. Subsequently, in 2012, the 7.0T MRI system succeeded in producing the world's first ultra-precise brain nerve map.

“$16 million for the production of 11.74T magnets and $4 million for manufacturing, installation and maintenance of 11.74T MRI systems are all cash investments. Here, $6.5 million has been invested form ‘the projects to foster research-oriented hospitals by the Ministry of Health and Welfare’.”

I don't have any family to leave my money. My property is just something I keep and run for a while. My education philosophy is philanthropy, service and patriotism. I think the investment in basic science is a patriotic way for the nation."