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Leading Climate Researcher Axel Timmermann Named Honorary Citizen of Busan

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□ Busan Metropolitan City Mayor Park Heong-joon announced that Axel Timmermann, Director of the Center for Climate Physics at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) and Distinguished Professor at Pusan National University, has been selected as an Honorary Citizen of Busan and will be presented with an Honorary Citizenship Certificate.

○ On the morning of July 18 at 11:00 a.m., Mayor Park will meet with Director Timmermann in the International Protocol Room at City Hall to express gratitude for his contributions to advancing climate science and nurturing future scholars, and will confer the Honorary Citizenship Certificate of Busan Metropolitan City.

□ The city recognized his contributions to creating a world-class international research environment and enhancing Busan’s climate change research on a global scale, and selected him as an Honorary Citizen.

□ Director Axel Timmermann is a globally renowned authority in the field of climate science. Since his appointment in January 2017 as Distinguished Professor at Pusan National University and Director of the IBS Center for Climate Physics, he has led pioneering research in climate change and sea level rise forecasting.

○ In particular, since 2018, he has been selected for several consecutive years as one of the "World’s Most Influential Researchers," and has made significant contributions to domestic and international climate research by publishing over 340 international academic papers.

○ He has also dedicated efforts to expanding the foundation for climate research and nurturing future talent by delivering lectures on climate-related topics to youth in Busan and across the country.

□ Since 1966, Busan Metropolitan City has been selecting individuals who have significantly contributed to enhancing the city's reputation and development as Honorary Citizens. To date, a total of 282 individuals have received this recognition. Most recently, in May, Rear Admiral Neil Koprowski, Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Korea, was named an Honorary Citizen.

○ Other prominent Honorary Citizens include former national football team coach Guus Hiddink (2003); LPGA golfer Danielle Kang (2019); and Darcy Paquet, the English subtitle translator of the Academy Award-winning film "Parasite" (2020).

□ Mayor Park Heong-joon will extend his congratulations, noting that “it is especially meaningful that world-class climate science research is being conducted here in Busan,” and will request Director Timmermann’s continued engagement, stating, “I hope you will continue your long-term research in Busan so the city can grow as a global center for climate science. Please also maintain your interest in fostering local talent, strengthening the capabilities of universities, and supporting industry-university collaboration for mutual growth.”