Chang Seok Oh Editor

Dong Hoon Shin graduated from the Seoul National University College of Medicine (MD) in South Korea, where he also earned his PhD in Anatomy. His research has primarily focused on gaining scientific insights into the health and disease status of premodern populations. Using a combination of anatomical, histological, and molecular techniques, he has uncovered the physical and pathological traits of ancient peoples across various historical periods. He has been recognized as a National Geographic Explorer and a speaker at the Kavli Frontiers of Science. He is currently a full professor in both the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology and the Institute of Forensic and Anthropological Science at Seoul National University.

Chang Seok Oh earned his PhD in Anatomy from Seoul National University. His research focuses on identifying the bioanthropological characteristics of ancient populations and the diseases that affected them. To achieve this, he conducts studies on ancient human remains, including genetic analyses. He is currently an assistant professor at Eulji University, where he teaches courses in biology, anatomy, and bioanthropology.

Jong Ha Hong studied in Seoul National University (PhD) and currently works as a research professor in Kyung Hee University. His research interest has been mainly focused upon acquiring scientific information of pre-modern animals and people’s health, disease and migration patterns in history. He is involved in studies at archaeological sites across Eurasia, broadening the geographical range of his research.