Han-Seon Park is a senior research fellow at the Korea Maritime Institute (KMI). He holds a Ph.D. in maritime law and policy from Korea Maritime and Ocean University in 2014 and an M.Sc. in maritime safety and environmental administration from the World Maritime University. With over 26 years of international cooperation experience at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), he has participated in key committees including MEPC and MSC. His research focuses on maritime decarbonization, environmental regulation, and safety policy. He has led legislative development for major maritime laws and served as principal investigator for national master plans and Cabinet-level policy initiatives. He was awarded the Industrial Service Medal in 2023.