EDUCATION

• 2003Ph.D. in Economics, Sciences Po (Paris Institute of Political Studies), France
• 1989M.A. in Economics, Seoul National University
• 1986B.A. in International Economics, Seoul National University
• 1982Youngdeungpo High School

PROFESSIONAL CAREER

• Feb. 2026 ~ present2nd Vice Minister of Finance and Economy
• Nov.2020Executive Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
• Feb.2020Deputy Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of Economy and Finance
• Jul.2018Director General for Development Finance, Ministry of Economy and Finance
• Jun.2015Minister, Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the OECD
• Feb.2012Director, International Economic Policy Division, Ministry of Economy and Finance
• Mar.2010Director, Development Cooperation Division, Ministry of Economy and Finance
• Jan.2009Administrative Officer, Emergency Economic Situation Room, Office of the President
• Aug.2005Advisor to the Executive Director, Asian Development Bank (ADB)
• Sep.2004Administrative Officer, Office of the Senior Presidential Secretary for Economic Affairs
• Feb.2002Economic Policy Bureau, Ministry of Finance and Economy