While growing up as a kid, Jim had an affinity for nature and the wilderness. This love for nature was passed down from his dad, who grew up in farming hills in South Korea. Every time Jim goes back to Korea, he visits the forests to pay his respects to nature and the home of his ancestors.

Jim is an Eagle Scout with over 300 nights camping experience and significant experience in the wilderness. While growing up, he was always thoughtful about nature and how humans fit into the environment and how we can conserve the gifts around us while also utilizing the resources efficiently. So much so that environmental engineering was one of his top choices for careers.

In 2008-2009, Jim traveled around the world for 365 days and became deeply appreciative of how people live in other countries, how they live off the land, and how humans are negatively affecting nature. Jim has vowed to leave the world a better place for his kids and is KGPeco is one of his passions.