- Ph.D. Laws(Major in Chinese Economy), National ChengChi University, Taipei Taiwan, 2004>

- MBA, National ChengChi University, Taipei, Taiwan, 1997

- B.A. Business Chinese, Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand, 1994

[KIEP Publications]

- “The Chinese Economy’s New Normal: The Way Forward”, KIEP Opinions 57, KIEP, 2015.5. 

- “The Economic Integration of China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong: Implications for Korea’s Trade Policy” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-39, KIEP, 2013.8. (in korean)

- “The Reinforcement of Economic Cooperation among China-Taiwan-Hongkong and its Implications” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 12-18, KIEP, 2012.12. (in korean)

- “Analysis of Main Texts and Commitment Schedules of China's Previous FTA Service Agreement” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 08-03, KIEP, 2008.12 (in korean)

[Academic Publications]

- “The Impact of Transferring Population on Social and Economic Development in China”, Prospect and Research(展望과 探索), No.1-9, Taipei, 2003.9.

- “The Policy Implications of Division of Labor between Taiwan and Mainland China : in case of Automobile & Computer Industry”, East Asian Quarterly(東亞季刊), No.34, Taipei, 2003.4.

- The Comparison of Korean and Taiwanese Enterprises' Investment in China, Cross Strait Economy and Trade(兩岸經貿), No.86, Taipei,  1999.2.

- “The Study of Korean and Taiwanese Investment Trend in ShanDong & FuJian province in China”, Study of Communist Party Issues(共黨問題硏究), No,24, Taipei, 1998.9.

[Key Research Papers]

- “The Analysis of Trade Balance Changes in Sino-Korean, Korean-Japanese Trade Relations, IIT, KITA, 2007.

- “The Analysis of Sino-Korean Trade Structure of Year 2006, IIT, KITA, 2007.

- “The Development Plans and Policy Implications for 4 Major Economic Zones in China”, IIT, KITA, 2006.

- “Sino-American Trade Issues and its' Implications”, IIT, KITA, 2006.

- “The Inflows of FDI Trend in Tawan and its Implications-in the study of Japanese Investment in Taiwan”, IIT, KITA, 2006.

- “The Development of Major IT Industrial Clusters in China and its' Prospect”, IIT, KITA, 2006

- “The Changes of Chinese Business Environment and its' effects on Korean Companies in China”, IIT, KITA, 2006

- “Business Strategies and its' Implications of Overseas Chinese Enterprises in China”, IIT, KITA, 2005.

- 2018 Ph.D. Economics, University at Albany

- 2016 M.A. Economics, University at Albany

- 2008 B.A. Economics, Sungkyunkwan University

- 2018.08 ~ Present : KIEP Associate Research Fellow 

- “Essays on Merger and Innovation”, Ph.D. Dissertation, University at Albany, 2018.

PhD in Economic History, London School of Economics and Political Science (2019)

Jang, Y. (2019), "Jews and Koreans in the USSR: Patterns after the Dissolution of the Soviet Union", 디아스포라연구 (Journal of Diaspora Studies) 13(2), 81-114

Jang, Y. (021), "Road Home: The Role of Ethnicity in the Soviet and Post-Soviet Regional Migration", Migration Studies 9(3), 617-648

[Publication]

Peer-Reviewed Journal

"Quasi‐Experimental Evidence on the Effects of Expanding Cash Welfare." (joint with Matthew Freedman) Journal of Policy Analysis and Management (2022).

[Personal Website]

https://yoonjungkim.io/

Ph. D. Economics, UC Davis

M.A. Economics, Sungkyunkwan University

B.A. Economics, Sungkyunkwan University

- 2022.08 ~ Present: KIEP Associate Research Fellow, Americas Team

- 2015.01 ~ 2016.08: KIET Researcher, Trade and Industry Analysis Division

Ph.D. Economics, University College London, 2019

MSc. Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, London School of Economics, 2012

M.A. Economics, Sungkyunkwan University, 2011

B.A. Economics, Sungkyunkwan University, 2009

Associate Research Fellow, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), 2024 - present

Research Fellow, Bocconi University, 2022 - 2024

Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Copenhagen, 2019 - 2022

- Ph.D. Candidate in Economics, Sogang University, 1998 

- M.A. in Economics, Sogang Univsrsity, 1993 

- B.A. in Economics, Sogang Univsrsity, 1991 

[KIEP Publications]

- “Employment Policies Amid Low Growth: Case Studies of European Countries” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 16-23, KIEP, 2016.10. (in korean)

- “Оценка текущего российско-корейского экономического сотрудничества и перспективы развития на средне- и долгосрочный период” (co-authored), Policy Reference, KIEP, 2015.12. (in korean)

- “Evaluation of Korea-Russia Economic Cooperation and its mid- to long- term Vision” (co-authored), Policy Reference, KIEP, 2015.12. (in korean)

- “Employment Policies in Low Growth Period: Case Studies and Empirical Analyses on European Countries” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 15-21, KIEP, 2015.12. (in korean)

- “Policies for Industrial Competitiveness Improvement in Europe and their Implications” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 15-10, KIEP, 2015.6. (in korean)

- “Harmonizing Social Welfare and Economic Growth: Case Studies of European Countries and Implications for Korea” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 14-19, KIEP, 2014.5. (in korean)

- “Harmonizing Social Welfare and Economic Growth: Case Studies of European Countries and implication for Korea” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 13-24, KIEP, 2013.12. (in korean)

- “Financial Supervisory and Regulatory Reform of the EU after the Global Financial Crisis” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-16, KIEP, 2013.4. (in korean)

- “Causes of the European Debt Crisis and Reform of the European Governance” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 12-12, KIEP, 2012.12. (in korean)

- “Financial Regulatory Reform of the EU after the Global Financial Crisis” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 12-29, KIEP, 2012.12 (in korean)

- “The 20 Years of Korea-Russia Far Eastern Economic Cooperation: new vision and its realization” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 10-16, KIEP, 2010.12. (in korean)

- “International Trends in Post-2012 Climate Change Negotiations and their Implications” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 09-01, KIEP, 2009.8. (in korean)

－“Emerging Central Asia and the Korean Countermeasures” (co-authored), KIEP working papers on regional studies 07-01, KIEP, 2007.4. (in korean)

－ “Strategies for Eastern Russia's Development and the Implications on the Case of Korea's Involvement : Focusing on Energy Sector” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 06-13, KIEP, 2006.12. (in korean)

－ “The Current Status of the Turkish Economy and Economic Cooperation between Korea and Turkey”, KIEP working papers on regional studies 05-01, KIEP, 2005.4. (in korean)

－ “An Estimation of the Equilibrium Exchange Rates of the Major New EU Member States and the Prospects for Joining the EMU” (co-authored), Policy Analysis 04-02, KIEP, 2004.12. (in Korean)

－ “The Current Status of Polish Economy and the Economic Cooperation between Korea and Poland”, Policy References 04-04, KIEP, 2004.11. (in korean)

－ “The Prospects of Trade and FDI in Central and Eastern Europe after EU Enlargement”, KIEP working papers on regional studies 04-02, KIEP, 2004.8. (in korean)

－“EU Enlargement in 2004 and the Changing Landscape of the European Economy” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 03-02, KIEP, 2003.12. (in korean)

－“Lessons from Economic Reform in Hungary: Emphasizing the Financial Sector”, KIEP working papers on regional studies 03-01, KIEP, 2003.7. (in korean)

－“Lessons from financing Restructuring in Central and Eastern Europe: The Cases of Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic”, Policy Analyses 01-10, KIEP, 2001.12. (in korean)

－“European Economic Environment after the Introduction of the Euro: Recent Developments and Prospects” (co-authored), Policy References 01-01, KIEP, 2001.5. (in korean)

－“Patterns and Performance of External Financing in Transitional Economies” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 00-09, KIEP, 2000.12. (in korean)

－“Reform Experiences in Latin America and Britain: Their Implications for Korea” (co-authored), Working paper 99-01, KIEP, 1999.2. (in korean)

－“The Russian Financial Crisis and Its Implications” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 98-08, KIEP, 1998.12. (in korean)

－“The Introduction of the Euro and its Impact on Korea-EU Trade” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 98-11, KIEP, 1998.12. (in korean)

－ “Foreign Investment in Oil & Gas of Central Asia”, Policy Analyses 97-04, KIEP, 1997.12. (in korean)

－ “Tax System in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan”, (센)조사보고 95-03, KIEP, 1995.12. (in Korean)

－ “Foreign Investment System in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan”, (센)조사보고 94-08, KIEP, 1994.12. (in Korean) 

－ “Handbook of Russian Federation in 1994” (co-authored), (센)편람 94-03, KIEP, 1994.5. (in Korean)

－ “Handbook of Uzbekistan” (co-authored), (센)편람 94-02, KIEP, 1994.5. (in Korean)

－ “Handbook of Kazakhstan” (co-authored), (센)편람 93-05, KIEP, 1993.8. (in Korean)

－ “Handbook of Russian Federation in 1993” (co-authored), (센)편람 93-01, KIEP, 1993.6. (in Korean)

- Ph.D. course work, Economics, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1999~ 

- M.A. Economics, University of Houston at College Park, 1999

- 2003.3 ~ 2003.6 : Econometircs Instructor at Soong Sil University

- 2001.3 ~ 2002.9 : East West Center (project assistant, Hawaii) 

- 1997.9 ~ 1999.2 : University of Houston (teaching assistant, Texas)

[KIEP Publications]

- “Strengthening U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness and Its Implications” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 14-21, KIEP, 2014.12. (in korean)

- "In Search of a New U.S. Economic Path in the Aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis" (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-31, KIEP, 2013.7.

- "In Search of New Economic Path of US in the Post Global Financial Crisis" (co-authored), Policy Analyses 12-27, KIEP, 2012.12. (in korean)

- “A Study on Anti-Money Laundering Measures for Professionals and Non-Financial Businesses in Korea” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 05-23, KIEP, 2005.12. (in korean)

- “Development plan and policy implications of Incheon free economic zone”, KIEP Global Economic Review, 2003.9.

[Key papers]

- “Development directions for the major North Korean cities in the context of inter-Korean economic integration”, Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements, 2005.5.

- “Introduction of anti-money laundering schemes for professions and designated non-financial businesses in Korea”, Ministry of Strategy and Finance, 2004.12. 

- “Factor analysis of Rules of origin in FTAs”, Ministry of Strategy and Finance, 2004.8.

- “Have the Internet Change the Wage Structure too?”, Labour Economics Vol.11 Issue1, 2004.2.

- “Revision of FATF 40 Recommendations and its implications in Korea”, Ministry of Strategy and Finance, 2003.11.

- International Relations, Seoul National University, 2006 

- 2016. 3 ~ 2016. 8 : Visiting Fellow, European Central Bank 

- 2011. 3 ~ 2012. 2 : Senior Advisor Ministry of Strategy and Finance

- 2006. 4 ~ Present : Senior Researcher in Europe Team , KIEP

- 2005. 11 ~ 2006. 4 : Research Assistant in Sejong Institute

- 2004. 1 ~ 2004. 7 : Teaching Assistant, Seoul National University

[KIEP Publications]

[KIEP Publications]

- “Employment Policies Amid Low Growth: Case Studies of European Countries” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 16-23, KIEP, 2016.10. (in korean)

- “Employment Policies in Low Growth Period: Case Studies and Empirical Analyses on European Countries” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 15-21, KIEP, 2015.12. (in korean)

- “Harmonizing Social Welfare and Economic Growth: Case Studies of European Countries and implication for Korea” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 13-24, KIEP, 2013.12. (in korean)

- “Financial Supervisory and Regulatory Reform of the EU after the Global Financial Crisis” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-16, KIEP, 2013.4.

- “Reforms in Economic Governance of Eurozone after the Debt Crisis and Lessons for Korean Economy” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-09, KIEP, 2013.3.

- “Causes of the European Debt Crisis and Reform of the European Governance” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 12-12, KIEP, 2012.12. (in korean)

- “Financial Regulatory Reform of the EU after the Global Financial Crisis” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 12-29, KIEP, 2012.12. (in korean)

- “Renewable Energy Policy in Germany and Its Implications for Korea” (co-authored), KIEP working papers on regional studies 10-04, KIEP, 2010.10

- “The Review of the History and Structure of 'New Energy Policy' of European Union Since 2005”  (co-authored), KIEP working papers on regional studies 10-01, KIEP,2010.4. (in korean)

- “The Relationship between Outward Direct Investment and Exports in the German Manufacturing Sector” (co-authored), KIEP working papers on regional studies 09-01, KIEP, 2009.8. (in korean)

- MPP. KDI School of Public Policy and Management, 2013  

- B.A. Asian Studies, Cornell University, 2006

[KIEP Publications]

- “The Normalization of US Monetary Policy and Its Implications” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 15-23, KIEP, 2015.12. (in Korean) 

- M.A. Economics, Yonsei University, 2015 

[KIEP Publications]

- “Recent Development of Labor Mobility in the EU: Comparative study on the British and German Cases” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 16-08, KIEP, 2016.3. 

M.A. International Studies, Yonsei University

B.A. Economics, University of Michigan

- 2014.3 ~ 2015.1 : Korea Development Institute (KDI), Intern

- 2016.7 ~ 2016.12 : Korea Women’s Development Institute (KWDI), Researcher 

- 2017.2 ~ current : Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), Senior Researcher

[KIEP Publications]

- “China’s Environmental Market: Sectoral Features and Regional Cooperation” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 15-11, KIEP, 2015.12. (in korean)

- “The Structural Changes in China’s Import Market for Domestic Demand and its Implications for Korea” (co-authored), Policy References 15-01, KIEP, 2015.12. (in korean)

- “Development and Cooperation of China’s Cultural Sectors: A Regional Approach” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 15-23, KIEP, 2015.11.

- “Development of the Cultural Sectors of China and Its Regional Cooperation” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 14-16, KIEP, 2014.12. (in korean)

- “China’s Green Growth Strategy and Implications for Trade between Korea and China” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 14-32, KIEP, 2014.10.

- “China’s Green Growth Strategy and Implications for Trade between Korea and China” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 13-18, KIEP, 2013.12. (in korean)

- “The Economic Integration of China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong: Implications for Korea’s Trade Policy” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-39, KIEP, 2013.8.

- “The Reinforcement of Economic Cooperation among China-Taiwan-Hongkong and its Implications” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 12-18, KIEP, 2012.12. (in korean)

- “A Case Study on the Foreign Companies Inroad to the Urban Development in China” (co-authored), Policy References 12-06, KIEP, 2012.12. (in korean)

- “Analysis on the Multinational Retailers' Entry into Central China” (co-authored), Policy References 12-10, KIEP, 2012.12. (in korean)

- “Study on the Possibility of Moving Production Base to Central China” (co-authored), Policy References 11-26, KIEP, 2011.12. (in korean)

- “Analysis on Entry into Domestic Market of Export Processing Enterprises in Guangdong Province, China” (co-authored), Policy References 11-24, KIEP, 2011.12. (in korean)

- Ph. D. Economics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, China, 2009

[Academic Publications]

- “Structural Changes in China's Import and Implications for the Korean Economy”, KIEP opinions no78, KIEP, 2016.2.

- “China's Long-Term Economic Reform: Perspectives and Implications”, Policy Analyses 13-17, KIEP, 2013.12. (in korean)

- “China’s Urbanization: Consumption, Construction and Risks” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-07, KIEP, 2013.2.

- “China's Non-Tariff Barriers and Implications for Korea-China FTA” (co-authored), Policy References 12-08, KIEP, 2012.12. (in korean)

- “Changing Labor Environment in China and Countermeasures of South Korean Companies: Focused on the Bohai Economic Rim” , Policy References 12-07, KIEP, 2012.12. (in korean) 

- “The Strategy of Developing Domestic Market in China and Its Implication: Case of Four Megalopolises in Central China” (co-authored), Policy Analysis 10-12, KIEP, 2010.12. (in korean)

- PhD, Hankuk Univ. of Foreign Studies (Korea) 

- M.A. in Economics, Sungshin Women's University, 2007

- B.A. in Economics, Sungshin Women's University, 2003

[KIEP Publications]

- “R&D of Chinese Firms: Characteristics and Implications” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 12-17, KIEP, 2012.12. (in Korean) 

- “A Study on the Korea-China FTA Service Negotiation Strategies: Focused on the Implications from China-Hong Kong CEPA Service Concessions” (co-authored), Policy References 12-03, KIEP, 2012.12. (in Korean) 

- “20 Years of the Korea-China Economic Relationship: Retrospect and Prospect” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 12-02, KIEP, 2012.10.

- “Impact of Japan’s Earthquake on East Asia’s Production Network” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 11-01, KIEP, 2011.5.

- M.A. International Studies, Hanyang University

- B.A. Chinese, Tsinghua University

- KIEP China Team

- KIEP Beijing Office  

- The Presidential Committee on Northern Economic Cooperation 

[KIEP Publications]

- “Changes in Market-opening Strategy for China’s Service Sectors and the Implications: with a Focus on Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 15-09, KIEP, 2015.12. (in korean)

- “Development and Cooperation of China’s Cultural Sectors: A Regional Approach” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 15-23, KIEP, 2015.11.

- “Development of the Cultural Sectors of China and Its Regional Cooperation” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 14-16, KIEP, 2014.12. (in korean) 

- “Comparative Analysis of Chinese Western IT Manufacturing Cluster and Its Implications: With Focus on the Chongqing, Chengdu, Xi’an” (co-authored), Policy References 14-01, KIEP, 2014.8. (in korean)

- “China's Rural Consumption Market: with Focus on the Suburbs of Beijing” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 14-21, KIEP, 2014.5.

- “China’s Rural Consumption Market: with Focus on the Suburbs of Beijing” (co-authored), Policy References 13-08, KIEP, 2013.11. (in korean)

- “A Case Study on the Foreign Companies Inroad to the Urban Development in China” (co-authored), Policy References 12-06, KIEP, 2012.12. (in korean)

- “The Analysis on the Strategic Protection of China’s Rare Earth Resources and its Implications” (co-authored), Policy References 11-23, KIEP, 2011.12. (in korean)

- M.A. International Business, University of International Business & Economics, 2010

- B.A. Chinese literature & language and Business Administration,  Pusan National University, 2008

- 2009.9 ~ 2010.5 : Internship, Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency(KOTRA) Beijing Center 

[KIEP Publications]

- “China’s Environmental Market: Sectoral Features and Regional Cooperation” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 15-11, KIEP, 2015.12. (in Korean)

- “Consumer Market Characteristics of Emerging Cities in China and Its Implications” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 15-13, KIEP, 2015.7.

- “A Case Study on the Foreign Companies Inroad to the Urban Development in China” (co-authored), Policy References 12-06, KIEP, 2012.12. (in Korean)

- M.A. International Commerce, Korea University, 2013

- B.A. Chinese Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, 2010

[KIEP Publications]

- “Study on China’s Consumption Based Growth Strategy” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 15-10, KIEP, 2015.12. (in korean) 

- “A Study on State-Owned Enterprises Reform in China” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 14-14, KIEP, 2014.12. (in korean) 

- “Analysis of Chinese Knowledge Industrialization and Its Implication: Focus on Patent Licensing of the University and Chinese Academy of Sciences” (co-authored), Policy References 14-04, KIEP, 2014.12. (in korean)

- “China's advance into Emerging Markets - A Focus on ASEAN, Latin America and Africa” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 14-15, KIEP, 2014.4. (in korean)

- “China’s Green Growth Strategy and Implications for Trade between Korea and China” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 13-18, KIEP, 2013.12 (in korean)

- “China's advance into Emerging Markets and Korea's Response - A Focus on ASEAN, Latin America and Africa” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 13-19, KIEP, 2013.12. (in korean)

- “Prospects for the New Chinese Leadership’s Economic Policy” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-01, KIEP, 2013.1.

- M.A. International Studies, Hanyang University, 2013 

[KIEP Publications]

- “Study on China’s Consumption Based Growth Strategy” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 15-10, KIEP, 2015.12. (in korean) 

- “The Current Status of Uzbekistan Economy and the Economic Cooperation between Korea and Uzbekistan” (co-authored), KIEP working papers on regional studies 05-02, KIEP, 2005.5. (in korean)

- M.A. Chinese Regional Study, Chung-Ang University, 2010 

- 2022.1 ~ Present: Senior Researcher of China Region and Strategy Team, KIEP

- 2019.7 ~ 2021.12: Senior Researcher of KIEP Beijing Office 

- 2014.4 ~ 2019.7: Senior Researcher of China Region and Strategy Team, KIEP

- 2013.4 ~ 2014.2: Researcher of China Team, KIEP

[KIEP Publications]

- "China’s 40 Years of Opening-up: Evaluation and Prospects", (co-authored), World Economy Brief(WEB) 19-19, KIEP, 2019.8

- "A Research on the Activation Measures of Korea-China Service Trade: Focused on the Major Industrial and Regional Analysis" (co-authored), Policy Analyses 17-30, KIEP, 2017.12 

- "China’s Regional Innovation Strategy in the New Normal Era and Implications for Korea" (co-authored), Policy Analyses 17-21, KIEP, 2017.12 

- "Changes in Market-opening Strategy for China’s Service Sectors and the Implications: with a Focus on Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone" (co-authored), Policy Analyses 15-09, KIEP, 2015.12

- "Development and Cooperation of China’s Cultural Sectors: A Regional Approach", (co-authored), World Economy Brief(WEB) 15-23, KIEP, 2015.11

- "Development of the Cultural Sectors of China and Its Regional Cooperation" (co-authored), Policy Analyses 14-16, KIEP, 2014.12

[KIEP Publications]

- “Study on China’s Consumption Based Growth Strategy” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 15-10, KIEP, 2015.120 

- M.A. International Trade, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, 2013 

- B.A. International Economic and Trade, University of International Business and Economics, 2008

- Ph.D. in Politics, Renmin University of China (Beijing, China), 2013

- M.A. in Media Studies, Doshisha University (Kyoto, Japan), 2008

- B.A. in Economics, Sejong University (Seoul, Korea), 2001

- 2022.9 ∼ present : Adjunct professor of International Studies at Hanyang University

- 2024.1 ∼ present : Research Fellow, Japan and East Asia Team of KIEP

- 2019.1 ∼ 2023.12 : Associate Research Fellow, China Region and Strategy Team of KIEP

- 2018.9 ~ 2018.12 : Lecturer of Chinese Studies at Hanshin University

- 2016.5 ~ 2018.4 : JSPS Post-doctoral Researcher at Ritsumeikan University of Japan

- 2014.3 ~ 2016.4 : Research Professor at Wonkwang University

- 2013.9 ~ 2014.2 : Aide to the member of the National Assembly

- Ph.D. Economics (with specialization on transition economy), University of Cologne, Germany, 1998.

- M.A. Economics (Diplom Volkswirt), University of Bonn, Germany, 1994

- B.A. Economics (Vordiplom), University of Bonn, Germany, 1991

[Previous Employment]

- 2006 ~ present : Senior Research Fellow, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) 

- 2016 ~ 2018 : Vice President, Department of Northeast Asian Economies, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP)

- 2014 ~ 2015 : The Vice President of Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP)

- 2013 : Director, Department of International Cooperation, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP)

- 2006 ~ 2012 : Director, East Asia Economic Cooperation Division, KIEP

- 2005 : Director General, Office of Policy Coordination, National Security Council (NSC) Office of the President of Republic of Korea (The Blue House)

- 2003 ~ 2004 : Director General, Office of Strategy Planning, National Security Council (NSC), Office of the President of Republic of Korea (The Blue House)

- 1998 ~ 2002 : Research Fellow, Institute for National Security Strategy (The National Intelligence Service-affiliated organization)

- 1998 ~ 2003 : Adjunct Professor, Lectures on Economic Policy, Economic Plan, History of Economic Theory, Principles of Economics at Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.

- 1997: Research assistant, Staatswissenschaftliches Seminar, University of Bonn, Germany

[Professional Positions and Government-related Appointments] 

- 2017 ~ 2020 : Special Senior Research Fellow, NIGS, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (additional position)

- 2018 ~ 2019 : Consultant, Asian Development Bank (ADB)

- 2014 ~ Present : Vice President, North East Asia Economic Association of Republic of Korea (ROK)

- 2015 ~ 2015 : Member of Presidential Committee for Unification Preparation of Korea

- 2014 ~ Present : Advisor to the Fair Trade Commission of Korea (ROK) 

- 2010 ~ Present : Member of the Free Economic Zone Advisory Committee, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (ROK) 

- 2011 ~ 2012 : Advisor to the Office of Minister for Special Affairs of Korea (ROK) 

- 2011 ~ 2012 : Member of Standing Committee, The National Unification Advisory Council (ROK) 

- 2007 ~ 2010 : Member of the Evaluation Board, The Public Enterprise Management Evaluation Board, Ministry of Finance and Strategy (ROK) 

- 2008 ~ 2010 : Consultant on Special Economic Zones to the Government of Vietnam, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan as part of Korean Knowledge sharing projects 

- 2007 ~ 2008 : Member of the Standing Advisory Committee, Economic Department, The 17th Presidential Transition Committee 

- 2006 ~ 2011 : Research Fellow, China-Japan-Korea Joint Research Group (DRC / IDE-JETRO / KIEP) 

- 2007 : Research Fellow, East Asia FTA Study Phase II Joint Research Group (researchers from ASEAN+6 national research institutions) 

- 2006 ~ 2008 : Advisor to the Office of the President of ROK (the Blue House), Ministry of Unification, and National Intelligence Service

[KIEP Publications]

- State-Owned Enterprises in the Republic of Korea, Reforms, Opportunities, and Challenges for State-owned Enterprises, (Ed. by Edimon Ginting and Kaukab Naqvi), Asian Development Bank, July 2020.

- Economic Development after German Unification and Implications for Korea, KIEP, 2018 (Co-authored with Gerhard Heimpold)

- Economic Transition in Unified Germany and Implications for Korea, KIEP, 2017 (Co-authored with Gerhard Heimpold)

- "Momentum for Building a Northeast Asian Community: Emerging Challenges and Opportunities", KIEP 2018 (Co-authored with Lee-Jae Cho)

- “Are Special Economic Zones a Panacea for Developing Countries? Lessons for Developing Countries”, KIEP Opinions 88, KIEP, 2016.7.

- "Promoting Dynamic and Innovative Growth in East Asia: The Cases of Special Economic Zones and Business Hubs", KIEP 2016 (co-authored with Douglas Zeng)   

- “Determinants of Economic Growth in Transition Economies: Implications for Economic Reform in North Korea” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 15-19, KIEP, 2015.9. 

- “Determinants of Economic Growth in Transition Economies: Their Implications for North Korea”, Policy Analyses 14-01, KIEP, 2014.11. (in Korean)

- “The Current Situation of Marketization in North Korea and Prospects for Change of Its Economic System” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-10, KIEP, 2013.3.

- “The Current Situation of Marketization in North Korea and Prospects for Change of its Economic System” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 12-26, KIEP, 2012.12. (in Korean)

- “Change in North Korea’s Policy for Foreign Direct Investment and Future Direction of the Inter-Korean Economic Cooperation” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 11-21, KIEP, 2011.12. (in Korean)

- “Analysis on FDI in Service among Korea-China-Japan and Strategies for Mutual Cooperation” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 11-19, KIEP, 2011.12. (in Korean)

- “The Role of the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat in Stimulating Economic Cooperation among China, Japan and Korea” (co-authored), Policy References 11-12, KIEP, 2011.11. (in Korean)

- “Results and Future Tasks of the Korea-China-Japan Summit” (co-authored), World Economy 11-17, KIEP, 2011.5. (in Korean)

- “Tasks on the Competitiveness Reinforcement of the Free Economic Zone of Korean Economy” (co-authored), World Economy 11-02, KIEP, 2011.5. (in Korean)

- “Comparative Analysis on State-owned Enterprises Policy in Korea, China, and Japan” (co-authored), Policy References 10-61, KIEP, 2010.12. (in Korean)

- “Reviews on FDI among Korea-China-Japan and Strategies for Mutual Investment Promotion” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 10-13, KIEP, 2010.12. (in Korean)

-  “Customs Administration Cooperation between Korea-China-Japan for Trade Facilitation: Strategy for Mutual Recognition of AEO between Korea-China-Japan” (co-authored), CNAEC Pesearch Series 10-01, 2010.8. (in Korean)

- “Analysis of Comparative Advantage Patterns and its Policy Implications in Korea, China, and Japan” (co-authored), World Economy 10-24, KIEP, 2010.8. (in Korean)

- “Comparison of Competitiveness among Korea-China-Japan on Business Service by Analysis of the Determinant for FDI” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 09-05, KIEP, 2009.12. (in Korean)

- “Analysis on the Effects of UN Economic Sanctions against North Korea” (co-authored), CNAEC Pesearch Series 09-04, KIEP, 2009.10. (in Korean)

- “What can North Korea Learn from Transition Economies Reform Process?”, Working Paper 09-04, KIEP, 2009.9.

- “Comparative Analysis of FTA Agreements by Korea, China, and Japan, and Policy Implications for the Northeast Asia FTA” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 08-04, KIEP, 2008.12. (in Korean)

- “FEZ Development Strategy for Improvement of Investment Environment” (co-authored), Policy References 08-03, KIEP, 2008.12. (in Korean)

- “The New Government’s Policy Implications for Free Economic Zone Vitalization” (co-authored), World Economy 08-19, KIEP, 2008.5. (in Korean)

- “Problems and Policies for Improvement of Korea’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)” (co-authored), World Economy 08-01, KIEP, 2008.1. (in Korean)

- “Strategies for Korea’s Financial and Logistical Hub by Comparing with China” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 07-09, 2007.12. (in Korean)

- “The Development and Expected Effects of SOC in North Korea for Establishing the inter-Korean Economic Community”, World Economy 07-40, KIEP, 2007.9. (in Korean)

- “From East Asian FTAs to an EAFTA: Typology of East Asian FTAs and Implications for an EAFTA” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 06-01, KIEP, 2006.12. (in Korean)

- “Expected Actions and Effects of the International Society’s Additional Sanctions against North Korea in relation with North Korea’s test-firing of missiles”, World Economy 06-21, KIEP, 2006.7. (in Korean)

- “The Northeast Asian Energy Cooperation: a Change of International Energy Environment and Our Response to the Change”, Monthly World Economy Vol.9 No.6, KIEP, 2006.6. (in Korean)

- “Possible Scenarios for North Korea's Financial Reform Based on the Experience of Transition Countries” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 02-18, KIEP, 2002.12. (in Korean)

[Key papers]

- “The Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment in the Business Services Industry”, International Economic Journal, Vol.28, No.3, 2014.

- “Initial Conditions, Economic Performance, and Reform Prospects in North Korea”, Seoul Journal of Economics, Vol.26, No.4, 2013.

- “South Korea: Which Way Will It go on Asian Integration? Joint U.S.-Korea Academic Studies”, Korea Economic Institute, Washington D.C., 2012.

- “Vision and Strategies of the Korean Peninsula Economic Community” (co-authored), Seoul National University Press, 2009. (in Korean)

- “20 years of Reform in the Transition Economies: Implications for the North Korean Economy”, Driving Forces of Socialist Transformation, Praesens Verlag, Wien, 2009.

- “An Analysis of North Korea's Main Trading Relations”, IFRI (Institut francais des relations internationals: IFRI), Paris, 2009.

- “Economics of the Kaesung Industrial Complex”, Korea’s Economy, Washington D.C. 2007.

- “The Determinants of Economic Growth of Transition Economies: Economic Reform vs. Initial Conditions”, International Economic Journal, Vol.20, No.2, pp.241-252, 2006.

- “Economic Reforms of Eastern Europe and North Korea”, North Korea Study, 2003. (in Korean)

- “An Analysis of the Effect of West Germany’s Economic Assistance to East Germany”, Asia Study, 2003. (in Korean)

- “The Development of and Policy Direction for Shimcheon Free Economic Zone: Success Factors and Implications”, KDI Review of the North Korean Economy, 2002. (in Korean)

- “Privatisierungs politik im Transformations prozeß (Privatization Policies in the Process of Transformation)”, Ph.D. Dissertation,

University of Cologne, Shaker Verlag, 1998. (in German)

[Books]

- “Trends and Prospects of Inter-Korean Economic Cooperation” in『Korea Yearbook 2008』, Brill, Netherlands, 2009.

- 『Where and How should One Invest Toward North Korea?』 (co-authored), Haenam Publishing Company, 2003. (in Korean)

- 『The Economics of System Transition』, Cheongam Media, 2001. (in Korean)

- 『The Federal Republic of Germany in the Berlin Age』 (co-authored), M-AD, 2000. (in Korean)

[Other Published Papers]

- “The Impact of Strengthened North Korea-China Economic Cooperation”, Korea Focus, March 2006.

- “East Germany’s Land Price Appraisal and its Implications for the Unified Korea”, Research Institute for Appraisal Board in Korea Appraisal Board, summer 2000. (in Korean)

- “Examination of Possibility in Applying Privatization Polices of East Germany’s State Property toward the Reunification of North and South”, North Korea Study, November 1999. (in Korean)

- “Privatization Policies in the Unified Korea”, The Economics of Korean Reunification, 1997.

[Research Consultancies]

- “A Study on Development Strategy for Enhancement of North-East Asian Economic Base by Free Economic Zones”, Policy Research Issues of the Ministry of Knowledge Economy (ROK), 2012. (in Korean)

- “A Study on the Implementation Method of Construction of Ganghwa Gyodong Peace Industrial Complex”, Policy Research Issues of the City of Incheon (ROK), 2012. (in Korean)

- “Re-evaluation for Special Economic Zone Development in Vietnam, Supporting the Establishment of Vietnam’s 2011-2020 Socio-economic Development Strategy”, KDI, 2011.

- “A Study on Designation Criteria on the Outward Processing Zone of Korea-EU FTA”, Policy Research Issues of The Ministry of Knowledge Economy (ROK), 2011. (in Korean)

- “A Research on Certification System and items in the Service Sector in Germany”, Policy ResearchIssues of Human Resources Development Service of Korea, 2011. (in Korean)

- “Preliminary Feasibility Study on Construction/Operation of Refuelling (CNG) Station and Building CNG Cylinder Manufacturing Plants in Uzbekistan”, ,KOGAS, 2010.

- “Development of Navoi Free Industrial Economic Zone in Uzbekistan”, KDI, 2010.

- “A Strategy for Investment Promotion toward Knowledge-based Manufacturing Businesses in the Yellow Sea Free Economic Zone”, Policy Research Issues on the Yellow Sea Free Economic Zone (ROK), 2010. (in Korean)

- “East Asia FTA (EAFTA) Study Phase II”, Policy Research Issues of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (ROK), 2009.

- “2009 Korea-China-Japan Joint Research on Economic Cooperation: The Study on Trade Facilitation between Korea, China and Japan”, KIEP, 2009.

- “A Strategy for Investment Promotion toward Incheon Free Economic Zone”, Policy Research Issues of Incheon Free Economic Zone (ROK), 2009. (in Korean)

- “Direction for Medium and Long-term Development of Free Economic Zone”, Policy Research Issues of Ministry of Knowledge Economy (ROK), 2009. (in Korean)

- “The Project for Export Promotion and Special Economic Zones Improvement in Kazakhstan”, Policy Research Issues of KOICA (ROK), 2009.

- “Feasibility Study on Establishing Special Economic Zones in Uzbekistan”, Policy Research Issues of Ministry of Finance and Economy (ROK), 2008.

- “An Analysis of Economic Effects of the Investment Treaties between Korea and Japan and between Korea-China-Japan”, Policy Research Issues of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (ROK), 2007. (in Korean)

- “An Evaluation of the Free Economic Zone Promotion, and an Examination of Propriety for Additional Free Economic Zone Designation”, Policy Research Issues of Ministry of Finance and Economy (ROK), 2007. (in Korean) 

- Ph.D. Economics, Keio University, 2005 

- M.A. Economics, Yonsei University, 1992

- B.A. Economics, Yonsei University, 1990

- 2009.5 ~ Present : Japan Team, Center for Regional Economic Studies, KIEP

[KIEP Publications]

- “Regulatory Reform in Japan”, World Economy Brief 16-13, KIEP, 2016.6.

- “Japan's Growth Strategy and Structural Reforms in its Labor Market”, KIEP Opinions 82, KIEP, 2016.4.

- “A Study on Japan's Regulatory Reform in the era of low growth” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 15-14, KIEP, 2015.12. (in Korean)

- “Japan’s FTA Strategy and Its Implications for Korea” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 15-06, KIEP, 2015.3.

- “A Study on Japan’s FTA Strategy and Its Policy Implications for Korea” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 14-13, KIEP, 2014.12. (in Korean)

- “A Study on Japanese Fiscal Sustainability and Fiscal Discipline” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 14-06, KIEP, 2014.1.

- “A study on Japanese fiscal sustainability and fiscal discipline” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 13-23, KIEP, 2013.12. (in Korean)

- “Japan’s Economic Cooperation with China in the Era of G-2 and Its Implications for Korea” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 12-15, KIEP, 2012.12. (in Korean)

- “Analysis on the Competitiveness of Japanese Manufacturing Industry” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 11-18, KIEP, 2011.12. (in Korean)

- “A Study on Japan’s Expanding Strategy into Asia’s Emerging Markets” (co-authored), Policy References 11-01, KIEP, 2011.5. (in Korean)

[Academic Publications]

- “The Fiscal Reform and Fiscal Evaluation System in Japanese Local Governments”, The Board of Audit and Inspection, 2007.12. (in Korean)

- “The Management Evaluation System in Korean Government Organizations”, The Board of Audit and Inspection, 2006.12. (in Korean)

- “The Relationship of Ownership Structure and Firm Performance: Estimation of Simultaneous Equations”, Mitagakkaizassi Vol.98 No.3, Keio University, 2005.10. (in Japanese)

- “The Application of I-O Table Analysis Methodology to the case of Ownership Structure of Korean Chaebol”, Sangyorenkan:Innovation & I-O Technique Vol.12 No.3, 2004.10. (in Japanese)

- Ph.D. Candidate International Relations, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies 

- M.A. Economics, Inha University

- B.A. Economics, Inha University

[KIEP Publications]

- "An Analysis of Strategies for Overseas Advancement of Smart Cities in Korea, China, and Japan” (co-authored), Policy References 19-07, KIEP, 2019.12. (in korean)

- "Revitalization of Korea’s Exports of Consumption Goods to Southeast Asia” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 18-25, KIEP, 2018.12. (in korean)

- "Changes in the Global Trade Environment and Japan’s Trade Policy” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 17-25, KIEP, 2017.12. (in korean)

- "The Fourth Industrial Revolution in Major Countries and Growth Strategy of Korea: U.S., Germany and Japan Cases” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 17-07, KIEP, 2017.11. (in korean)

- "A Study on Abenomics Growth Strategy in Japan” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 16-10, KIEP, 2016.12. (in korean)

- “An Analysis on Japan’s E-Commerce Market and its Policy Implications”, Policy References 16-10, KIEP, 2016.9. (in korean) 

- “A Study on Japan's Regulatory Reform in the era of low growth” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 15-14, KIEP, 2015.12. (in korean)

- “Consumer Market Characteristics of Emerging Cities in China and Its Implications” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 15-13, KIEP, 2015.7.

- “Japan’s FTA Strategy and Its Implications for Korea” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 15-06, KIEP, 2015.3.

- “Characteristics of Emerging Cities in China and Corporate Strategy to Enter the Market” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 14-15, KIEP, 2014.12. (in korean)

- “A Study on Japan’s FTA Strategy and Its Policy Implications for Korea” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 14-13, KIEP, 2014.12 (in korean)

- “A Study on Japanese Fiscal Sustainability and Fiscal Discipline” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 14-06, KIEP, 2014.1.

- “A study on Japanese fiscal sustainability and fiscal discipline” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 13-23, KIEP, 2013.12. (in korean)

- “In Search of New Economic Path of Japan in the Post-Global Financial Crisis” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-43, KIEP, 2013.9. 

- “Japan's Economic Cooperation with China in the G-2 Era and Its Implications for Korea” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-33, kKIEP, 2013.7.

- “Abenomics and Policy Implications for Korea” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-12, KIEP, 2013.3. 

- “Japan’s Economic Cooperation with China in the Era of G-2 and Its Implications for Korea” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 12-15, KIEP, 2012.12. (in korean)

- “Analysis on the Competitiveness of Japanese Manufacturing Industry” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 11-18, KIEP, 2011.12. (in korean)

- “Evaluation and Future Tasks of the East Asian Development Model: Focusing on the Comparison with the Anglo-American Model” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 11-08, KIEP, 2011.12 (in korean)

- “A Study on Japan’s Expanding Strategy into Asia’s Emerging Markets” (co-authored), Policy References 11-01, KIEP, 2011.5. (in korean)

- “Impact of Japan’s Earthquake on East Asia’s Production Network” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 11-01, 2011.5.

- “How to Promote Environmental Cooperation?: A Case Study on Japan and EU” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 10-14, KIEP, 2010.12. (in korean)

- “A Study on Japan's Low Carbon Strategy” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 09-19, KIEP, 2009.12. (in korean)

- “International Trends in Post-2012 Climate Change Negotiations and their Implications” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 09-01, KIEP, 2009.8. (in korean)

- “A study on how to promote cooperation between Korea and Japan in enhancing energy efficiency” (co-authored), Policy References 08-04, KIEP, 2008.12 (in korean)

- “A Comparative Study of the Production Networks of Korea's and Japan's Automobile Industries in Northeast Asia” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 07-10, KIEP, 2007.12. (in korean)

- “Korea's Mid- to Long-Term Economic Strategy for Japan” (co-authored), Policy References 07-14, KIEP, 2007.12. (in korean) 

- “A Study on Japan's Economic Reform and Its Implications for Korea” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 06-12, KIEP, 2006.12. (in korean)

- “Japanese Safeguard Guidelines against Hostile M&As and its Implications for Korea” (co-authored), Policy References 06-05, KIEP, 2006.5. (in korean)

- “Evaluation on the Debate on NEADB and its Implications for Northeast Asian Development”, Policy Analyses 04-19, KIEP, 2004.12. (in korean)

- “The Burst of the Asset Bubble and Financial Distress: Japan's Experience and Its Implication for Korea” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 03-10, KIEP, 2003.12. (in korean)

- “The Assessment & Implication of OECD Recvommendations on Korea's Financial and Capital market” (co-authored), Policy References 00-03, KIEP, 2000.12. (in korean)

- “OECD Principles of Corporate Governance and Lessons for Korea” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 99-01, KIEP, 1999.7. (in korean)

- “Foreign Direct Investment Policy: Policies of Foreign Countries and their Lessons for Korea - Industrial Free Zone-” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 98-10, KIEP, 1998.12. (in korean)

- “Foreign Direct Investment Policy: Policies of Foreign Countries and their Lessons for Korea - Investment Incentives-” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 98-09, KIEP, 1998.12. (in korean)

- M.A. International Cooperation, 2015

- B.A. International Studies, 2013 

[KIEP Publications]

- “The China Risk and Korea's Response” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 15-25, KIEP, 2015.12.

- M.A. Business Administration, Sogang, 2013

- B.A. Economics, Sungshin Woman University, 2011 

- M.A. Economics, Seoul National University, 2017

- B.A. International Liberal Studies, Waseda University, 2014

- 2017.11 ~ current : Researcher in Japan and East Asia Team, KIEP

- Ph.D in Economics, Dept. Applied Economics, Oregon State University, USA, 2014 

- M.A. in Economics, Dept. Agricultural Economics, Seoul National University, 2007

- B.A. in Economics, Dept. Agricultural Economics, Seoul National University, 2005

[KIEP Publications]

- “North Korea's Trade with China in 2015: Analysis and Forecasts” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 16-18, KIEP, 2016.7. 

- “The Changing Structure of Economic Cooperation between China and North Korea” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 16-15, KIEP, 2016.6. 

- “Economic Cooperation between North Korea and China, and Implications for Inter-Korean Economic Cooperation” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 15-13, KIEP, 2015.12. (in Korean) 

- “Determining Factors and the Effects of Trade on Economic Growth in North Korea” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 15-01, KIEP, 2015.7. (in Korean) 

- “Strengthening Complementary Textile Production System between North Korea and China”, KIEP Opinions 63, KIEP, 2015.7. 

- 2018.09 ~ Present : Senior Researcher, KIEP

- 2014.04 ~ 2018.08 : Researcher, KIEP

[KIEP Publications]

- “Issues and Tasks Regarding External Debt of the DPRK: Centering around International Rules and Cases Abroad”, 21-04, KIEP 

- “Transition Economies’ Experience of WTO Accession and its Implication for DPRK” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 18-02, KIEP, 2018.7.

- “Promotion Strategy and Economic Effect of an Inter-Korean CEPA” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 17-20, KIEP, 2017.10.

- “North Korea's Trade with China in 2015: Analysis and Forecasts” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 16-18, KIEP, 2016.7.

- “Economic Cooperation between North Korea and China, and Implications for Inter-Korean Economic Cooperation” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 15-13, KIEP, 2015.12. (in Korean)

- “A Reassessment and Prospect of Economic Reform in North Korea: Focus on the Connection with Military-First Economic Policy” (co-authored), Policy References 15-02, KIEP, 2015.12. (in Korean)

- Ph.D in North Korea Studies, Dept. North Korea Economics, University of North Korean Studies, Seoul, Korea, 2024

- M.A. in Economics, Dept. International Trade, University of International Business and Economics(UIBE), Beijing, China, 2004