• Ph.D. Economics, Michigan State University, 2017
• M.A. Economics, Seoul National University, 2010 
• B.A. Social Welfare/Economics, Seoul National University, 2007 

[Employment]

• Head of Trade and Investment Policy Team, KIEP, July 2020 - Present

• Research Fellow, KIEP, July 2022 - Present

• Associate Research Fellow, KIEP, July 2017 - July 2022

[KIEP Publications]

(Policy Analyses)

• "The Internationalization of SMEs via Digital Platforms: Findings and Policy Implications" (Lead author), Policy Analyses 21-16, Dec 2021

• "Moderately Prosperous Society in All Respects: An Economic Study of Chinese People's Quality of Life" (Co-author), Policy Analyses 21-14, Dec 2021

• "The Effects of Free Trade Agreements on SME's Employment and Innovation" (Lead author), Long-term Trade Strategies Study Series 20-03, Sept 2021

• "The Effects of the Increase in Korea's Trade with China and Vietnam on Korean Labor Market and Policy Implications" (Lead author), Policy Analyses 20-19, Dec 2020

• "A Study on Policy Directions for the Internationalization of SMEs to Encourage Inclusive Trade" (Lead author), Policy Analyses 19-16, Dec 2019 

• "The Contents of Free Trade Agreements and Their Effects on Trade" (Co-author), Policy Analyses 18-24, Dec 2018

• "Social Cohesion and Implications for Korea's Trade Policy" (Co-author), Policy Analyses 18-31, Dec 2018

(Policy References)

• "The Rise of China and the Rebound in Korea’s Manufacturing Employment"  (Lead author), KIEP Working Paper 18-07, Dec 2018

(Etc.)

• "The Effects of Online Export Promotion Policies for SMEs in Korea", World Economy Brief 22-45, Oct 2022

• "The Effects of Increased Trade with China and Vietnam on Workers' Earnings and Job Security in Korea", World Economy Brief 22-15, Apr 2022

• "The Effects of Free Trade Agreements on SMEs' Direct and Indirect Exports", World Economy Brief 21-08, Mar 2021

• "The Components of Free Trade Agreements and Their Effects on International Trade" (Co-author), World Economy Brief 20-12, June 2020

• "The Impact of China's Rise on the Korean Labor Market and Its Implications", KIEP Opinions No157, Apr 2019

[Journal Article]

• "The Evolution of Earnings Volatility during and after the Great Recession" Industrial Relations, 55.4, 2016.

[Working Paper]

• "The Effects of Job Displacement on Family Expenditures"

• "How Did Men’s Earnings Volatility Change during the Great Recession? A Comparison of Evidence between the PSID and CPS"

- Ph.D. International Economics, The Graduate Institute Geneva, (IHEID), 2018

- M.A. International Economics, The Graduate Institute Geneva, (IHEID), 2014

- B.A. Economics, Yonsei University, 2012

- 2018.08 ~ Present: Associate Research Fellow, KIEP

- 2016.08 ~ 2016.11: Research Assistant, International Labour Organization (ILO)

- 2014.11 ~ 2015.04: Research Assistant, World Trade Organization (WTO)

- Ph.D. Economics, The Ohio State University, 2019

- M.A. Economics, Yonsei University, 2013

- B.S. Mathematics, B.A. Economics, Highest Honors, Yonsei University, 2011

[Professional Experience]

- 2019.6 ~ Present: Associate Research Fellow of KIEP

[Awards]

- Highest Honors at Graduation, Yonsei University, 2011

- Dissertation: Essays in Information Economics and Bargaining

- “R&D Effects on Firm Productivity, Exports, and OFDI: Korean Firm-Level Analysis” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 14-08, KIEP, 2014.12. (in Korean)

- “Effects of Trade and Investment Liberalization on Korea’s FDI” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 13-08, KIEP, 2013.12. (in Korean)

- “A study on interaction between economic openness and R&D policies” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 12-05, KIEP, 2012.12. (in Korean)

- “Spillover Effect of Inward Foreign Direct Investment in Korea by FDI Mode” (co-authored), KIEP working papers on international trade and investment 12-01, KIEP, 2012.5. (in Korean)

- “Analyses on Changes in Competitiveness of Korean Product Under Effective FTAs” (co-authored), KIEP working papers on international trade and investment 11-01, KIEP, 2011.12. (in Korean)

- “A Study on the Determinants and Productivity Spillover Effects of Korea’s Intermediate Goods Trade” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 11-13, KIEP, 2011.12. (in Korean)

- “Global Outsourcing: Challenge and Response of Korea” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 07-04, KIEP, 2007.12. (in Korean)

- “The Determinants of Cross-border M&As: the Role of Institutions and Financial Development in Gravity Model” (co-authored), Working paper 07-03, KIEP, 2007.11.  (co-authored), Working paper 07-03, KIEP, 2007.11. (co-authored), Working paper 07-03, KIEP, 2007.11.

- “China-Japan-Korea FTA: Strategies for Korea's Manufacturing Sector” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 05-05, KIEP, 2005.12.

- “The Progress and Future Task of Korea's Financial Globalization since the Financial Crisis” , Working papers, KIEP, 2004.12.

[Key papers]

- “The Effects of Different Types of Firm R&D on Foreign Market Performance: Evidence from Korean Firms” (with Seungrae Lee and Jounwon Lee), Journal of International Trade and Industry Studies, Vol.20, No.2, pp. 29-57, 2015

- “Different Types of Liberalization and Jobs in south Korean Firms” (with Hongshik Lee), Journal of East Asian Economic Integration Vol.19 No.1, pp. 71-97, 2015

- “Technology diffusion and host-country productivity in South-South FDI flow” (with Hongshik Lee and Joonhyung Lee), Japan and the World Economy Vol.33, pp. 1-10, 2015.

- “Revealed Comparative Advantage and Net FDI in Korea” (with Hongshik Lee and So-Young Park), International Area Studies Review, Vol.18, No.2, pp. 263-286, 2014. (in Korean) 

- Ph.D. Candidate Economics, Seoul National University, 2012  

- M.A. Economics, Texas A&M University, 2004

- B.A. Economics, Hanyang University, 2001 

[KIEP Publications]

- “APEC’s Liberalization Efforts on Environmental Goods” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 15-04, KIEP, 2015.2.  

- “The Impact of Anti-dumping Measures on Imports and Exports: Evidence from Korea” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 14-09, KIEP, 2014.12. (in Korean)

- “Designing New Climate Regime: An Integrated Solution with Mitigation and Finance Mechanisms” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-34, KIEP, 2013.7.

- “APEC Discussions on Environmental Goods and Its Policy Implications for Korea” (co-authored), Policy References 13-01, KIEP, 2013.5. (in Korean)

- “A Study on Competitive Structures to Maximize Effects of Openness” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 11-12, KIEP, 2011.12. (in Korean)

- “Mesuring the Barriers for Service Trade and Its Policy Implications” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 09-09, KIEP, 2009.12. (in Korean)

- “The Strategy of Participating in the U.S. Government Procurement” (co-authored), KIEP working papers on international trade and investment 08-01, KIEP, 2008.4. (in Korean)

- “Korea-China FTA: Antidumping” (co-authored), KIEP working papers on international trade and investment 07-01, KIEP, 2007.8. (in Korean)

- “Assessment of 5 Years after the Elimination of Import Diversification Program: Centering on the Korean Consumer Electronics Industry” (co-authored), Policy References 04-07, KIEP, 2004.12. (in Korean)

- M.A, International Business Management, Ewha Womans University Graduate School of International Studies

- B.A , Statistics, Ewha Womans University

- M.A. Economics, University of Seoul, 2016 

- Ph.D. Economics, Michigan State University, 2009  

- M.A. Economics, Hanyang University, 2003   

- B.A. Economics, Hanyang University, 1997  

- 2009. 8 ~  : Research Fellow, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP)

- 2019.12 ~ 2023.4 :  Director of Department of Research Planning and Coordination, KIEP

[KIEP Publications]

- “Productivity and Export Performance in Korea: Focusing on Comparisons with China and Japan” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 15-07, KIEP, 2015.12. (in Korean)

- “Evaluation of A Decade of Korea’s FTA Policy”, World Economy Brief 15-22, KIEP, 2015.11.

- “Korea-U.S. FTA in its Third Year: Current Status of Implementation and Issues” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 15-18, KIEP, 2015.9.

- “Korea-China FTA: Evaluation and the Way Forward”, KIEP Opinions 49, KIEP, 2015.1.

- “A Decade of FTAs: Evaluation and Policy Implications”, KIEP Opinions 44, KIEP, 2014.10.

- “East Asian Value Chains and Economic Effects of Free Trade Agreements” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 14-25, KIEP, 2014.6.

- “Korea-U.S. FTA in its Second Year: Current Status of Implementation” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 14-23, KIEP, 2014.6.

- “Korea’s FTA Policy and a New Trade Roadmap”, KIEP Opinions 24, KIEP, 2014.1., KIEP Opinions 24, KIEP, 2014.1.

- “A Study on Methodologies Measuring Economic Impacts of FTAs” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 13-05, KIEP, 2013.12. (in Korean)

- “East Asian Value Chains and Economic Effects of Free Trade Agreements” (co-authored), Policy Analyse 13-01, KIEP, 2013.12. (in Korean)

- “A Study on Interaction between Economic Openness and R&D Policies” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-37, KIEP, 2013.8.

- “The First Anniversary Evaluation of the Korea-U.S. FTA and Its Implications” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-33, KIEP, 2013.5.

- “Prospects and Implications of a US-EU FTA” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-15, KIEP, 2013.4.

- “A study on interaction between economic openness and R&D policies” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 12-05, KIEP, 2012.12. (in Korean) 

- “A Study on Competitive Structures to Maximize Effects of Openness” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 11-12, KIEP, 2011.12. (in Korean) 

- “The Study on Introduction of Korea’s GSP Scheme” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 11-11, KIEP, 2011.12. (in Korean) 

- “A Study on the Determinants and Productivity Spillover Effects of Korea’s Intermediate Goods Trade” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 11-13, KIEP, 2011.12. (in Korean)

- “Linkage Strategies for Korean ETS in Post-Kyoto Regime” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 10-03, KIEP, 2010.12. (in Korean) 

- “Determinants of Exports: Productivity or Fixed Export Costs” (co-authored), Working paper 10-06, KIEP, 2010.12.

[Key papers]

- “Three Essays on Nonlinear Models for Fractional Response Variables with Time-varying Individual Heterogeneity”, Ph.D. Dissertation, Michigan State University, 2009.

- “Dynamic Modeling of the Production Structure of the Korean Economy” (with CG Moon and YK Koh), 2005.

- “Estimating the Size of Korea's Underground Economy Using the 1996 Household Expenditure Survey” (with CG Moon), 2002.

- Ph.D./M.A. Economics, North Carolina State University, 2015

- B.A. Business Administration (minor in Economics), Yonsei University, 2004

- 2018.8 ~ Present : Head, Trade Agreement Team, Department of International Trade, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP)

- 2015.8 ~ Present : Research Fellow, Department of International Trade, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP)

[KIEP Publication] 

- "International Spread of Anti-dumping Measures and Diversification of Investigation Methodologies: Effects and Policy Implications"  (co-authored), Policy Analyses (forthcoming)

- "The Impact of Unilateral Trade Policy on International Trade Structure" (co-authored), World Economy Brief 20-41, KIEP, 2021.

- "The Effects of Free Trade Agreements on SMEs’ Employment and Innovation" (co-authored), Policy Analyses 20-23, KIEP, 2020. (in Korean)

- "A Study on Unilateral Trade Policy and International Trade Structure" (co-authored), Policy Analyses 20-26, KIEP, 2020. (in Korean)

- "Fifteen Years of Korea’s FTA: Achievements and Policy Implications" (co-authored), World Economy Brief 20-38, KIEP, 2020.

- "The Components of Free Trade Agreements and Their Effects on International Trade" (co-authored), World Economy Brief 20-12, KIEP, 2020.

- "Fifteen Years of Korea’s FTA:Achievements and Policy Implications" (co-authored), Policy Analyses 19-17, KIEP, 2019. (in Korean)

- "How Does Protectionist Trade Ploicy Interact with FDI?" (with J. Kim), Working paper 19-10, KIEP, 2019.

- "The Contents of Free Trade Agreements and Their Effects on Trade" (co-authored), Policy Analyses 18-24, KIEP, 2018. (in Korean)

- "Reduction of Regulatory Restrictiveness in Services Sectors and Its Impact on FDI Inflows" (co-authored), World Economy Brief 18-02, KIEP, 2018.

- "A Study on the Effects of Non-Tariff Measures" (co-authored), Policy Analyses 17-24, KIEP, 2017. (in Korean)

- "Protectionism and Non-Tariff Measures: Myths and Truths", KIEP Opinions, No.113, KIEP, 2017.

- "Reduction of Regulatory Restrictiveness in Services Sectors and its Impact on FDI Inflows: Focused on STRI" (co-authored), Policy Analyses 16-05, KIEP, 2016. (in Korean)

[Academic Publication] 

- Principal Researcher, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy, Seoul, Korea, 2016 ~ present

- Senior Researcher, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy, Seoul, Korea, 2004 ~ 2016
- Researcher, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy, Seoul, Korea, 2000 ~ 2003

- The Analyses on Expected Issues and Effects for Medical Service in Korea-China FTA, Policy References 07-02, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy, 2007.(collaborated, in Korean)
- The Benefits and Challenges of Opening Distribution Service Market: Restructuring the Korean Retail Market, Policy References 04-09, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy, 2004.(in Korean)
- An Analysis on Trade Patterns with Chile after the Korea-Chile FTA, Policy References 04-06, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy, 2004.(collaborated, in Korean)
- APEC Informatization Survey for Small and Medium Enterprises, APEC, 2003(collaborated)
- Economic Effects of the Liberalization of Distribution Services in Korea and Adjustment Policies, Policy Analyses 03-22, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy, 2003.(collaborated, in Korean)

- An Analysis on the Economic Effects of a Korea-EU FTA and Policy Implications to the Korean Economy, Policy Analyses 05-09, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy, 2005.(collaborated, in Korean)
- "Korea's Foreign Trade Strategy in the New Millennium", Korea's New Economic Strategy in the Globalization Era, edited by O Yul Kwon et al, Edward Elgar, 2003.(collaborated)
- "An Empirical Re-examination of the Comparative Advantage Theory: An Analysis of the Trade Structure in the Information Society," Master dissertation at Kyungpook National University. Daegu. Korea. July, 2000.(in Korean)
- "Search for strategic policy on industry of information and communication according to estimation of its index," The Ho-Am Thesis Prize, First Prize. The Ho-Am Foundation. September. 1999.(in Korean)

[KIEP Publications]

- “Plurilateral Trade Agreement in Environmental Goods: Implications to Korea” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-38, KIEP, 2013.8.

- “The Impact of FTAs on FDI in Korea” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-19, KIEP, 2013.5.

[Key papers]

- “Analysis on Korea-Japan FTA using VAR model”, M.A. Thesis,  Kyungpook National University, 2005.
 

- Ph.D. Law Yonsei University (Korea) 

- Senior Researcher, Trade Agreement Team, Dept. of Int'l Trade, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy

- Ph.D. Economics, Stony Brook University, 2019

- M.P.I.A. International Affairs, School of Global Policy and Strategy, UC San Diego, 2011

- B.A. English Literature and East Asian History, Yonsei University, 2007

- 2022.05 ~ Present : Head, Economic Security Team, KIEP

- 2023.02 ~ Present: Member, Policy Advisory Committee, National Security Office, Office of the President

- 2022.11 ~ Present: Member, Policy Advisory Committee, North American Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

- 2022.03 ~ Present: Member, Policy Advisory Committee, Economic Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

- 2022.06 ~ 2022.10: Member, Policy Advisory Committee, National Strategic Technology, Ministry of Science and ICT

- 2022.04 : Delegation Member, ROK-U.S. Policy Consultation Delegation of the President-elect of the Republic of Korea

- 2021.12 ~ 2022.09: Member, Policy Advisory Committee, Industrial Security, Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy

- 2021.10 ~ 2022.05 : Chair, Economic Security Task Force, KIEP

- 2019.06 ~ 2022.05 : Research Fellow, Chinese Economy Department, KIEP

- 2014 ~ 2019 : Instructor (Department of Economics), Stony Brook University

- 2011 ~ 2012 : Research Associate, Korea Development Institute (KDI)

- 2010 ~ 2011 : Publications Director and Referee, Journal of International Policy Solutions, UC San Diego 

- 2008 : Foreign Exchange Dealer, MUFG Bank

- 2007 ~ 2008 : Government Bonds Dealer, Corporate Business Department, KB Kookmin Bank

[Academic Publications]

- "What Will Biden’s China Policy Look Like", KIEP Opinions no.205, KIEP, 2021.2

- "U.S.-China Technological Rivalry and Its Implications for Korea", World Economy Brief 20-33, KIEP, 2020.11

- "Is China’s Innovation a Threat to the South Korea-China Economic Relationship​?", Joint U.S.-Korea Academic Studies 2020 Vol 31. Korea Economic Institute of America, 2020.6

- "The Impact of COVID-19 on the U.S.-China Phase One Agreement", KIEP Opinions no.185, KIEP, 2020.4 

- "The Phantom Menace: The Rise of China’s State-owned Monopolies", KIEP Opinions no.166, KIEP, 2019.7

2021-2022, Special Sworn Status (SSS) Researcher

2017-2020, Research and Advisory Service, Korea Labor Institute

2018, Research Assistant, National Bureau of Economic Research 

2012-2014, Research Assistant, Korea Labor Institute

Industrial Policy, Rise of Skilled Labor, and Firm Growth in the Early Stage of Economic Development

* Heavy Chemical Industry (HCI) Drive in Korea during 1967-1987 (administrative data set in MDIS RDC)

- Ph.D. in Law 

- Head of Team / Research Fellow, Trade Agreement Team, Dept. of Int'l Trade, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy

- Associate Research Fellow, Korea Legislation Research Institute

- Researcher, Legal Research Institute of Korea University

  [Key Papers]

  - A Study on WTO/FTA Consistency of Renewable Energy Subsidies, KLRI Research Paper 18-17-10, 2018

  - A Study on Market Mechanisms under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement – Comparisons with Kyoto Flexibility Mechanism and Future Prospects, KLRI Research Paper 18-17-4, 2018

  - Recent Progress on Carbon Emission Reduction in International Aviation Sector, Developments in International Law series, 50 Korean International Law Review, 2018

  - A Study on Export BTAs and its Applicability to Carbon Taxes - In Light of Annexes I and II of WTO Subsidies Agreement, 15(2) Korean Journal of International Economic Law, 2017

  - A Study on Border Adjustability of Emission Allowances under WTO Law - Focused on interpretation of GATT Ad Article III, 62(2) Korean Journal of International Law, 2017

  - A Study on Import-side Border Tax Adjustments under WTO Law - Applicability to Carbon Taxes and Emission Allowances and its implication, 135 Bimonthly Journal of International Trade Law, 2017

  - ‘Common but Differentiated Responsibilities’ under the Post-2020 Climate Change Regime - Focused on the Analysis from International Law Perspective and a Review on Recent ADP Negotiations, 37(3) Environmental Law Review, 2015. (*Corresponding author)

  - A Study on Korea's Rice Tariffication under WTO Law, 25(2) Yonsei Law Review, 2015 (*Corresponding author)

  - A Study on Ad Hoc Consultation of the WTO SPS Committee, 122 Bimonthly Journal of International Trade Law, 2015

  - Revisiting ECJ Judgment in Outokumpu Oy Case – Focused on Comparison with WTO Jurisprudence on Environment Issues and its Implications, 121 Bimonthly Journal of International Trade Law, 2015

  - A Critical Analysis on the WTO Panel and Appellate Body Findings in Canada - Renewable Energy/Canada - Feed-in Tariff Program – Focused upon the Benefit Analysis and Definition of a Relevant Market under WTO Subsidies Agreement, 12(2) Korean Journal of International Economic Law, 2014

  - A Study on the Application of WTO Subsidies Agreement to Local Governments’ Financial, Technical, or Administrative Support for Green Industries – Focused upon the Specificity Requirement, 12(1) Korean Journal of International Economic Law, 2014

  - A Study on WTO Consistency of Korea’s Greenhouse Gas and Energy Target Management System and the Emission Trading System, 11(3) Korean Journal of International Economic Law, 2013

  - A Study on the Scope of "Like Products" under the WTO Antidumping Agreement - with a Comparative Analysis on 'Like Product' Provisions under the GATT, and WTO Subsidies and Safeguard Agreements, 44 Journal of Fair Trade, 2012

- Ph.D. Economics,University of Chicago,1991

- M.A. Economics,University of Chicago,1987

- B.A. Economics,Seoul National University,1984

- 1991.7 ~ Present : Senior Research Fellow, KIEP

- 2015.6 ~ 2018.4 : Senior Vice President, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP)

- 2005.2 ~ 2007.3 : Chief Negotiator for DDA Services Negotiation, MOFAT, Republic of Korea 

[KIEP Publications]

- “Inward Foreign Direct Investment into Korea: Recent Performance and Future Agenda”, Working Paper 03-01, KIEP, 2003.2.    

- “Inward Foreign Direct Investment Regime and Some Evidences of Spillover Effects in Korea”, Working Paper 99-09, KIEP, 1999.6.  

- “Impact of Foreign Direct Investment Liberalization: The Case of Korea”, Working Paper 97-01, KIEP, 1997.8. 

- “Toward Liberalization of International Direct Investment in Korea: Retrospects and Prospects” (with Yunjong Wang), Working Paper 96-02, KIEP, 1996.4.  

[Key Papers] 

- "Stakeholder Interest Relations in Korea's Services Trade Liberalization: A Political Economy Analysis", Journal of APEC Studies, Vol. 12, No. 1, June 2020. 

- “Productivity Spillover Effect of Foreign Direct Investment into Korea" (with Hyuk Hwang Kim), Journal of East Asian Economic Integration, Vol. 14, No. 2, 2010.12.

- “Policy Environment for Foreign Direct Investment”, Korea‘s Economy 1999, Korea Economic Institute of America, 1999.1.

- “Outward Direct Investment and Exports: The Cases of South Korea and Japan" (with In-Soo Kang), Journal of Asian Economics, Spring 1997. 

- “Korea's growing investments abroad”, Korea‘s Economy 1995, Korea Economic Institute of America, 1995.1.

- "Incidence of Protection: The Case of Korea", Economic Development and Cultural Change, 1994.4.

- "Incidence of Protection: The Korean Case and Some International  Comparisons", Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Chicago, 1991.6.

- “Liberalization of Trade in Services and Productivity Growth in Korea", (with Jong-Il Kim), in Takatoshi Ito and Anne O. Krueger (eds.), Trade in Services in the Asia-Pacific Region, NBER-East Asia Seminar on Economics, Volume 11, Chicago and London: The University of Chicago Press, pp.179-202, 2003.1.

- “The Role of Foreign Direct Investment in Korea's Economic Development: Productivity Effects and Implications for the Currency Crisis", (with Sang-In Hwang), in Anne O. Krueger and Takatoshi Ito (eds.), The Role of Foreign Direct Investment in East Asian Economic Development, NBER-East Asia Seminar on Economics, Volume 9, Chicago and London: The University of Chicago Press, pp.267-294, 2000.6.

- “Foreign Direct Investment Regime in Korea", A Background Paper on Inward FDI in Korea for the Country Economic Report of the World Bank, 1999.6.

- “Foreign Direct Investment Policies and Related Institution-Building in the Republic of Korea", in Foreign Direct Investment in Selected Asian Countries: Policies, Related Institution-Building and Regional Cooperation, Development Papers No. 19, Bangkok: ESCAP/United Nations, 1998. 

- “Korea's Foreign Investment Regime: Constraints and Opportunities", A Background Paper on Korea's foreign investment regime for the Country Economic Report of the East Asia Analytical Unit, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia, 1998.12.

Click(https://kyu-cv-kiep.tiddlyhost.com/) to see my CV.

- Ph.D. Agricultural, Environmental and Regional Economics, The Pennsylvania State University (2012)
- M.S. Economics, University of Wisconsin, Madison (2007)
- B.A. Economics, Seoul National University, Summa cum Laude (2004)

- 2012.8 ~ Present : Associate Research Fellow, Dept. of International Trade, KIEP

- 2021.8 ~ 2022.7 : Adjunct Professor, Kyung Hee University, Graduate School of Pan-Pacific International Studies

- 2020.7 ~ 2021.12 : Researcher, Special Committee on Income-led Growth, Part of the Presidential Commission on Policy Planning 
- 2014.4 ~ 2015.4 : Professorial Lecturer, Korea Studies, SAIS, Johns Hopkins University
- 2011 Winter : Instructor, Applied Time Series Analysis, International University of Japan
- 2011.1 ~ 2011.3 : Visiting Researcher, Keio University

[Publications]

- “Unemployment after trade liberalization,” with Dongwoo Yoo, 2020. Asia-Pacific Journal of Accounting & Economics, 27(6):745-768.

- “Imperfect Labor Mobility and the Trickle-down Effect in International Trade,” with Hong, Sungwan and Seung-Gyu Sim. 2018. Journal of Korea Trade 22(1):68-83.

- “Gains from Trade Liberalization between Heterogeneous Countries: Implications for the Korea-Japan FTA,” with Hong, Gihoon. 2016. Asian Economic Papers 15(3):142-164.

- “Trade Preferences and Political Equilibrium Associated with Trade Liberalization,” with Ishimaru, Shoya, and Sim, Seung-Gyu. 2017. Journal of International Trade & Economic Development 26(3):361-384.

- “Estimating Demand with Brand Choice and Quantity Adjustment: from Non-organic to Organic Food," with Ted Jaenicke, Ph.D dissertation, the Pennsylvania State University, 2012.

[Government Consultancy and Policy Analyses]

- “Introduction of 'Trade and Gender Equality' Rules and Policy Issues in Korea,” with Bomin Ko, KIEP Policy Reference 22-14

- “Increasing Global Climate Ambition and Implications for Korea,” with Jin-Young Moon, Youngseok Park, Sunghee Lee, and Eunmi Kim, KIEP Policy Analysis 20-21

- “A Study on Policy Directions for the Internationalization of SMEs to Encourage Inclusive Trade,” with Kyong Hyun Koo, Hyeri Park, Min-Sung Kim, and Unjung Whang, KIEP Policy Analysis 19-16

- “Feasibility Study on the Korea and Malaysia FTA,” with Moon-Hee Cho,Mingeum Shin, Mirim Kim and Hyeyoon Keum, May 2019, submitted to Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

- “Trade Cost in Services in the Era of Digitalization: Empirical Evidence and Policy Implications,” with Sangkyom Kim, Innwon Park, and Soon Chan Park, Dec 2018, KIEP Long-term Trade Strategies Study Series 18-01

- “The Effects of CPTPP on Small and Medium Enterprises,” with Young Gui Kim, Hye Yoon Keum, Hyeri Park, Minji Kang, Moonhee Cho and Kyuyub Lee, Nov 2018, submitted to Ministry of SMEs and Startups

- “Recent US Trade Policies and Countermeasures,” with Young Gui Kim, Kotbee Shin, Minsook Park, Hyeri Park, and Saebyul Yoo, Dec 2018, submitted to KOTRA

- “NAFTA Renegotiation, Main contents and the Implications of US-Canada Agreement,” Chankwon Bae et alia, Oct 2018, KIEP

- “Prospects and Countermeasures for (1962 Trade Expansion Act) Section 232 investigation on automobiles,“ with Joonhyun Um, and Minchirl Jung, July 2018, KIEP

- “The Feasibility Study on the Korea and Pakistan FTA,” with Woong Lee, Young Gui Kim, and Hyeyoon Keum, Oct 2016, submitted to Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

- “A Short-term Export Forecasting Model using Input-Output Tables,” with Hak K. Pyo, May 2016, KIEP working Papers 16-02

- “TPP Impact Analysis,” Young Gui Kim et alia, Dec 2015, submitted to Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

- “Opportunities of the Korea-New Zealand FTA,” with Young Gui Kim, May 2015, Presentations at Korea-New Zealand FTA Roadshow

- “Analysis on Economic Impact of Korea-Australia FTA,” with Young-Gui Kim, Hyeri Park, and Hye Yoon Keum, Apr 2014, submitted to Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

- “Economic Impact of the Bali Packages of the Doha Round,” with Jin Kyo Suh, Jihyun Park, Minsung Kim, and Chang-Soo Lee, Dec 2013, KIEP Policy Analysis 13-06 

- Washington State University. School of Economic Sciences. Ph.D. in Economics

- Seoul National University. B.S and M.S in Agricultural and Resource Economics. 

Director, National Center for APEC Studies / 2023.8.29. ~ Present

Director, Pacific Economic Cooperation Council / 2023.8.29. ~ Present

Associate Research Fellow, Department of International Trade Policy / 2019.8.1.~ Present

[KIEP Publications]

- “Country Risk Management for Construction Projects in Emerging Countries” (co-authored), Policy References 16-03, KIEP, 2016.9. (in Korean)

- “Korea-U.S. FTA in its Third Year: Current Status of Implementation and Issues” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 15-18, KIEP, 2015.9.

- “Analysis of WTO Subsidy Disputes Involving Major Basic Industries” (co-authored), Policy References 14-03, KIEP, 2014.10. (in Korean)

- “Analysis on the Service and Investment Chapters of Korea’s FTAs: A Comparative Analysis of the Korea-US FTA vs. the Korea-EU FTA” (co-authored), Policy References 13-13, KIEP, 2013.12. (in Korean)

- “Plurilateral Trade Agreement in Environmental Goods: Implications to Korea” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-38, KIEP, 2013.8.