Jung Ji-Yoon

Yoon dedicated his life to the field of genetics. His passion for genetics led him to complete a Ph.D. in botany, followed by a Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) in genetics from Seoul National University. In 2015, he was selected to lead a team of biologists working on a NASA-funded project related to creating plants that could thrive in space. 

However, the world fell into chaos due to the First Global Economic Collapse, which worsened in 2079 when North Korea launched a catastrophic nuclear strike against Seoul, South Korea. In this tragedy, Jung lost his wife and family. Fueled by grief, he focused on advancing his work in genetic engineering as a way to overcome the harsh realities of living in space.

Jung's company, Moon Blossom Corporation, struggled to find resources for its space research. While traveling globally, to make connections, he learned of North Korea's attack and the deaths of his loved ones. Despite these traumatic events, he became involved with the Information Reclamation Project (IRP) and was immediately drawn to the project's goals of preserving and distributing human knowledge, especially in the field of genetics.

In the IRP, Jung leveraged his advanced knowledge of genetic engineering and contributed significantly to sustainable food production, biosystems, and long-term habitation in space, furthering humanity's technological advancements. Despite his personal tragedy, Jung's steely resolve enabled him to make significant contributions to the coalition's advancements that benefited humanity for generations to come.

Yoon, a skilled botanist, supervised and consulted on much of the construction of The Farm, taking the helm for its launch. His tenacity and vision, allowed him to guide the project to completion with remarkable skill and precision. Yoon's unwavering commitment to quality and attention to detail was instrumental in creating a safe and efficient living environment for the colonists. His contributions to the development of The Farm were invaluable. 

However, despite the passage of time, Jung remained traumatized, and even in his three hundreds, he had never fully healed from the loss of his loved ones. When he completed his life's work, he found that he had nothing else to fall back on. Immortal and weary, he eventually ended his own life on the anniversary of his wife's death on November 11, 2294, leaving behind a legacy that demonstrated humanity's resilience, determination, and spirit to overcome even the direst of situations.

His plants thriving on the outside of The Farm in the harshness of space serve as a living reminder of the ingenuity of man.