[KIEP Publications]

- “Productivity and Exports in Korea: Comparisons with China and Japan” World Economy Brief 16-26, KIEP, 2016.10.

- “Localization Strategies in Response to Recent Changes in the Southeast Asian Labor Market Environment” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 15-24, KIEP, 2015.12.

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

- “Trade Openness, Skill Composition and Wage Inequality in Korea” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 13-09, KIEP, 2013.12. (in Korean)

- “The Impact of Free Trade Agreements on Economic Performance in Korea” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 12-03, KIEP, 2012.12. (in Korean)

- “Lessons from Mexico under NAFTA” (co-authored), Policy References 12-01, KIEP, 2012.9. (in Korean)

[주요 논문]

- “R&D Spillovers with Endogenous Absorptive Capacity: Lessons for Developing Countries,” East Asian Economic Review(EAER) Vol.20. Nov.2, 2016.

- “The Impact of Free Trade Agreements on Foreign Direct Investment: The Case of Korea” (co-authored), Journal of East Asian Economic(JEAI) Vol.17 No.4, 2013.

- Ph.D. Economics, George Washington University
- M.S. Economics, University of Texas, Austin 

- (2022-Current) Director, Economic and Security Strategy Department, KIEP (2022-Current)

- (2011- Current) Senior Research Fellow, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy

- (2020-2021) Office of the President, ROK, Assistant Adviser to the President for Economic Affairs

- 2019  American University, Info Technology & Analytics Visiting Fellow

- 2018 Director General, New Southern Policy Department, KIEP

- (2016-Current) Director of National Center for APEC Studies, KIEP

- (2016-Current) Director, Korea National Committee for Pacific Economic cooperation

[KIEP Publications]

- “ASEAN Integration: Changing Patterns of Trade and Direct Investment within Southeast Asia and Its Implications” (with Lee Chang Soo, Cheong Jaewan, Lee Jeaho, Kim Jegook), Policy Analyses 15-17, KIEP, 2015.12.

- “Localization Strategies in Response to Recent Changes in the Southeast Asian Labor Market Environment” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 15-24, KIEP, 2015.12.

- “Reassessment of South Korea's Development Assistance”, KIEP Opinions 72, KIEP, 2015.12. 

- “Study on Korea's Strategies for Recent Change in Labor Market Environment in Southeast Asia” (with Bae Chankwon, Cheong Jeawan, Lee Jaeho, Shin Minhee), Policy Analyses 14-18, KIEP, 2014.12.

- “Financial Inclusion and Microfinance: On the Cases of ODA and Analysis of the Poverty Reduction Effect” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 14-13, KIEP, 2014.4. 

- “Microfinance and Financial Inclusion: Focusing on the Analysis of ODA Support Cases and Poverty Reduction Effects” (with Lee Jooyoung), ODA Policy Reports 13-05, KIEP, 2013.12.

- “The Healthcare Industry in the MENA Region and Its Policy Implications for Korean Companies” (with Lee Kwonhyuong, Park Jaeeun, Son Seunhyun), Policy Analyses 13-26, KIEP, 2013.12.

- “Environmental ODA to Africa: Policies, Determinants and Implications” (with Jeon Herin), Studies in Comprehensive Regional Strategies 13-16, KIEP, 2013.12.

- “Korea’s Cooperation Schemes to Development of Small and Medium Enterprises in Ethiopia” (co authored), World Economy Brief 13-54, KIEP, 2013.12.

- “The Challenges of Korean Development NGOs and Their Comparative Advantages”, KIEP Opinions 19, KIEP, 2013.11.

- “Trends in the African Construction/Plant Building Market and Implications for Korea” (with Park Young-ho, Jang Jong-moon, and Jeon Herin), Policy Analyses 12-25, KIEP, 2012.12..

- “Analysis on Africa’s Development Needs and Korea’s Sectorial Plan for ODA” (with Park Young-ho, Jeong Jisun, Jang Jong-moon, Jeon Hyerin), ODA regional studies 12-04, 2012.12.

- “Benefit-Cost Analysis of ODA Projects” (with Jeon Herin), ODA Policy Reports 12-08, KIEP, 2012.12.

- “Korea’s International Development Cooperation for the Promotion of Ethiopian Small and Medium Enterprises(SMEs)” (with Jeon Herin), Studies in Comprehensive Regional Strategies 12-13, KIEP, 2012.12.

- “Regional Difference and Counterfactual Decomposition of Pro-Poor Growth: An Application to Rural Ethiopia”, Working paper 11-06, KIEP, 2011.12.  

[Key Papers]

- "The Future Direction of Republic of Korea and Mekong Cooperation in a Climate of U.S.-China Competition", Asia Policy, Vol 17. No.2, 2022

- “South Korea's Development Assistance and Economic Outreach toward Southeast Asia”, Joint U.S-Korea Academic Studies, 2015

- “Regional Agricultural Endowments and Shifts of Poverty Trap Equilibria: Evidence from Ethiopian Panel Data” (with Stephen C. Smith), Journal of Development Studies, 2013.7.

- “Essays on Poverty and Charity”, Ph.D. Dissertation, George Washington University, 2011

- Ph.D. Applied Economics, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, U.S.A., 2012

- M.S. Agricultural Economics, Korea University, 2000

- B.S. Agricultural Economics, Korea University, 1998

- 2020.7 ~ Present : Head of Global Cooperation Strategy Team, KIEP

- 2012.9 ~ Present : Research Fellow, KIEP

- 2000.2 ~ 2005.8 : NH Investment & Futures Corp

[KIEP Publications] 

- “ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community and Policy Implications for Korea” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 19-07, KIEP, 2019.12. 

- “Global Investment and Policy Implications in Low-Carbon, Climate-Resilient Infrastructure” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 18-07, KIEP, 2018.12. 

- “Global Application and Economic Analysis of Carbon Pricing for Emissions Reduction” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 17-31, KIEP, 2017.12.

- “International Responses to Transboundary Air Pollution and their Implications” (co-authored), Policy References 17-11, KIEP, 2017.12.

- “Utilization of International Carbon Market under the Paris Agreement”, Policy Analyses 16-14, KIEP, 2016.12.

- “Catalyzing Investment for Renewable Energy in Developing Countries” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 16-17, KIEP, 2016.6.

- “The Paris Agreement and Implications for Climate Finance”, KIEP Opinions 77, KIEP, 2016.2

- “Comparative Analysis on Climate Support: Key Findings and Implications” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 15-16, KIEP, 2015.12.

- “Catalyzing Investment for Renewable Energy in Developing Countries: Experiences and Future Tasks” (co-authored), ODA Policy Reports 15-02, KIEP, 2015.12.

- “Measures to Secure A Stable Supply of Overseas Grain” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 15-14, KIEP, 2015.7.

- “Measures to Secure A Stable Supply of Grain for Korea” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 14-10, KIEP, 2014.12.

- “A Study on the Governance of Arctic Council and Its Implications for Korea” (co-authored), Policy References 14-06, KIEP, 2014.12.

- “Recent Movements of Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Implications” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 14-34, KIEP, 2014.10.

- “Warsaw COP19 Outcomes and Implications of Climate Finance” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 14-07, KIEP, 2014.2.

- “Comparative Analysis and Implications of Developing Country Risk” (co-authored), Studies in Comprehensive Regional Strategies 13-19, KIEP, 2013.12.

- “Air Pollution in Emerging Economies and Its Implications” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-18, KIEP, 2013.4.

- “Trends and Implications in Recent Oil and Gas Demand and Supplies Worldwide: Focusing on Major Producers and Consumers” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-04, KIEP, 2013.1.

[Academic Publications]

- “Soju-Whisky Liquor Tax Dispute and the Impacts of Tax Rate Adjustment” (with Seung-Ryong Yang, Chang-Keun Kwock), KYONG JE HAK YON GU Vol.48 No.1, pp.195-221, 2000. (in Korean)

- “Survey Analysis of the Performance of Agricultural Wholesale and Distribution Center” (with Seung-Ryong Yang), Korean Journal of Agricultural Management and Policy Vol.27 No.2, pp.110-131, 2000. (in Korean)

- “The Welfare Effects of Commodity Price Risk Management Using Futures Markets in Korea” (with Seung-Ryong Yang), Korean Journal of Agricultural Economics Vol.40 No.2, pp.57-83, 1999. (in Korean)

[Presentations]

- “Environmental Impacts of Cellulosic Feedstock Production: A Case Study of a Cornbelt Aquifer” (with Jeffrey Apland, Solomon Folle and David Mulla), Selected Paper at the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington, 2012.8.

- “Evaluating Policy Options for Mitigating Water Quality Impacts from Cellulosic Feedstock Production” (with Jeffrey Apland, Solomon Folle and David Mulla), Selected Poster at the Biomass 2012 Conference, U.S. Department of Energy's Biomass Program, Washington D.C., 2012.7.

- “Economic and Environmental Impacts of Cellulosic Feedstock Production in Minnesota” (with Solomon Folle, Jeffrey Apland and David Mulla), Selected Poster at the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, 2010.7.

- 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. 

- Ph.D. Economics, The State University of New York at Buffalo, 2019

- M.A. Economics, University of Seoul, 2009

- B.A. Economics, University of Seoul, 2007

- 2019. 7 ~ Present: Research Fellow of Americas Team, KIEP

- 2021. 9 ~ 2023. 5: Director of External Cooperation, Korean Association of Lusophone Area Studies

- 2009. 4 ~ 2012. 5: National Pension Research Institute (Research Assistant) 

[KIEP Publications]

- "Income and consumption inequality in Latin America and policy implications for South Korea" (co-authored), KIEP Policy Analyses, 2021.

- "Economic integration of MERCOSUR and Pacific Alliance and its implications for Korea" (co-authored), KIEP Policy Analyses, 2020

- "An effect of US-China rivalry on Latin America and its implication" (co-authored), KIEP Policy Analyses, 2020.

- "Defined contribution funded social security and labor supply: focus on Mexican social security reform in 1997" KIEP Working paper 20-03, 2020.

- "Chilean constituent assembly election results and prospects", KIEP World Economic Focus, 2021.

- "Brazil's National Energy Plan 2050 and its evaluation", KIEP World Economic Focus, 2021.

- "Relative Poverty and Consumption Inequality behind Massive Protests in Chile", KIEP Opinions, 2021.

- "The Effects of US-China Rivalry on Latin America and Their Implications", KIEP World Economy Brief, 2021.

- "The Pacific Alliance and South Korea as an Associate Member of the Alliance", KIEP Opinions, 2019.

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

- M.A. Economics, Inha University

- B.A. Economics, Inha University

[KIEP Publications]

- “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. Econmics, Choong-Ang University, 2006

- B.A. Economics, Choong-Ang University, 2004

[KIEP Publications]

- “A Review on Korea, China and Japan's Comparative Advantage in the IT Services Sector: Focusing on Productivity Analysis” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 15-07, KIEP, 2015.4.

- “Issues of International Digital Trade and Their Policy Implications” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 15-18, KIEP, 2015.12. (in Korean)

- “Study on the Strategies for the Enhancement of International Competitiveness of the Kaesong Industrial Complex” (co-authored), Policy References 14-05, KIEP, 2014.12. (in Korean)

- “Cooperation between North Korea and China in Tourism and Policy Implication” (co-authored), Policy References 13-11, KIEP, 2013.12. (in Korean)

- “A Review on a Comparative Advantage in IT Service Sector among Korea-China-Japan: Focusing on Productivity Analysis” (co-authored), Policy References 13-12, KIEP, 2013.12. (in Korean)

- “Trilateral Economic Cooperation: Proposal for Enhancing Economic Cooperation Dialogue Channels among China, Japan, and Korea” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-20, KIEP, 2013.5.

- “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, 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)

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

- “Northeast Energy Cooperation: Change of International Energy Market and Korea's strategies”, Monthly KIEP World Economy, 2006.12. 

[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)

- Ph.D. Economics, Seoul National University, 2021

- M.A. Regional Studies, Seoul National University, 2009

- B.A. Naval Architect & Ocean Engineering, Seoul National University, 2001

- 2009.11 ~ Present : KIEP

- 2001.1 ~ 2006.08: Hyundai Heavy Industry

[KIEP Publications]

- “New Industrial Policy of Major South American Countries and Policy Suggestions for Industrial Cooperation” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 15-22, KIEP, 2015.12. (in Korean)

- “Mexican Economy on the Riseand Expanding Korea-Mexico Economic Cooperation” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 14-20, KIEP, 2014.12. (in Korean)

- “The Factors of Underperformance of Korea’s Exports to Latin America and Policy Implications” (co-authored), Studies in Comprehensive Regional Strategies 14-05, KIEP, 2014.12. (in Korean)

- “Analysis on Latin America’s Aid Demand and Suggestions for the Priority Sectors” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 14-04, KIEP, 2014.1.

- “The Northeast Region of Brazil:Its Investment Environment and Ways to Expand Korea’s Participation” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 14-02, KIEP, 2014.1.

- “The Rise of Multilatinas in Latin America and the Implications for Korea” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 13-28, KIEP, 2013.12. (in Korean)

- “The Northeast Region of Brazil: Its Investment Environment and Ways to Expand Korea's Participation” (co-authored), Studies in Comprehensive Regional Strategies 12-14, KIEP, 2013.12. (in Korean)

- “How to Promote Economic Cooperation with Resource-Abundant Andean countries: Focus on Venezuela, Ecuador, and Bolivia” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-29, KIEP, 2013.7.

- “Analysis on Latin America’s Aid Demand and Suggestions for the Priority Sectors” (co-authored), ODA regional studies 12-03, KIEP, 2012.12. (in Korean)

- “How to Promote Economic Cooperation with Resource-abundant Andean Countries: Focus on Venezuela, Ecuador, and Bolivia” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 12-23, KIEP, 2012.12. (in Korean)

- “Latin America’s Plant Construction Market: Its Characteristics and Way to Expand Korea’s Participation” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 10-17, KIEP, 2010.12. (in Korean)

- “Korea’s New Scheme for Enhancing Economic Cooperation” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 10-18, KIEP, 2010.12. (in Korean)

- Ph.D/M.A Candidate Economics, University of Seoul, 2015 

- B.A. Economics, University of Seoul, 2012

[KIEP Publications]

- “ASEAN Integration: Changing Patterns of Trade and Direct Investment within Southeast Asia and Its Implication” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 15-17, KIEP, 2015.12