Published works

 

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The Ants of Korea
The First Ant Guide book from Korea
 
All About Korean Ants (352pp)

"The Ants of Korea" was published in June 2017 and is the first professional ant guidebook with stunning photographs of Korean ants. It provides detailed descriptions of 78 species of Korean ants, including worker and queen castes, as well as 12 species of myrmecophile animals. Each ant species is accompanied by field photos, and taxonomic keys for Korean ant genera and species are also included. This book is suitable for both experts and amateurs interested in ants.


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The Encyclopedia of Korean Ants
 
Beautiful photos with brief ecological descriptions of Korean ants (232pp)

Ants are social insects that are often considered superorganisms due to the way they live in colonies. The size of ant colonies can vary greatly, ranging from hundreds to millions of individuals depending on the species. Ants can be found in almost every terrestrial ecosystem on our planet. They exhibit complex behaviors, such as fighting other ants, cultivating food sources, cooperating with other organisms, and even betraying others. I have been fascinated by these successful insects for more than 10 years and have conducted field expeditions in Korea to better understand them. Through these experiences, I have encountered many amazing ants and hope to share their beauty with readers. This book presents brief descriptions, along with high-quality pictures, of 105 species of ants found on the Korean Peninsula. I hope you enjoy reading this book and discovering the beauty of these incredible creatures.


Articles 

1. A Taxonomic Study on the Genus Strumigenys Smith, 1860 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) from Korea with a description of new species