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Emerging Economy Studies
Sungil Kwak | Position | Executive Director | Expertise | Southeast Asia/Supply Chain/ Economic Security | Tel | 044-414-1050 | 메일 보내기 |
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Position Executive Director
Telephone 044-414-1050
Expertise Southeast Asia/Supply Chain/ Economic Security
- M.S. Economics, University of Texas, Austin
- (2022-Current) Director, Economic and Security Strategy Department, KIEP
- (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
[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]
- “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
Southeast Asia and Oceania
Nam Seok Kim | Position | Head of Team | Expertise | Trade, Growth, and Political Economy | Tel | 044-414-1080 | 메일 보내기 |
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Meeryung La | Position | Research Fellow | Expertise | Southeast Asia Economy | Tel | 044-414-1054 | 메일 보내기 |
Ina Choi | Position | Research Fellow | Expertise | Southeast Asia/Foreign policy | Tel | 044-414-1049 | 메일 보내기 |
Jaewan Cheong | Position | Principal Researcher | Expertise | Southeast Asian Economy/Mekong River Development/FDI and Industry | Tel | 044-414-1051 | 메일 보내기 |
Jaeho Lee | Position | Principal Researcher | Expertise | ASEAN Studies (Thailand / Indonesia) | Tel | 044-414-1134 | 메일 보내기 |
Mingeum Shin | Position | Senior Researcher | Expertise | Southeast Asian Economy(Philippines, Malaysia) | Tel | 044-414-1169 | 메일 보내기 |
Minlee Shin | Position | Senior Researcher | Expertise | Southeast Asia | Tel | 044-414-1154 | 메일 보내기 |
Nayoun Park | Position | Senior Researcher | Expertise | Southeast Asia | Tel | 044-414-1245 | 메일 보내기 |
Jegook Kim | Position | Senior Researcher | Expertise | Southeast Asia | Tel | 044-414-1039 | 메일 보내기 |
KIM So Eun | Position | Senior Researcher | Expertise | Southeast Asian Economy (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar) | Tel | 044-414-1335 | 메일 보내기 |
Haeun Baek | Position | Researcher | Expertise | Tel | 044-414-1245 | 메일 보내기 |

Position Head of Team
Telephone 044-414-1080
Expertise Trade, Growth, and Political Economy
- Ph.D., Economics, Syracuse University (2022)
- M.A., Economics, Sogang University (2017)
- B.A., Economics, B.A., Political Science, Sogang University (2015)
- Head, Southeast Asia and Oceania Team, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), 2024 ~ Present
- Associate Research Fellow, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), 2022 ~ Present
[Government Delegate]
- Korea-ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting 2023, 2024
- Korea-ASEAN Senior Economic Officials' Meeting 2023, 2024
[Government Task Force (TF)]
- Presidential Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries, and Rural Policy. 「Food Industry Export Promotion TF」, 2024.2

Position Research Fellow
Telephone 044-414-1054
Expertise Southeast Asia Economy
[Key Experience]
- 2015.12 ~ 2016.6 : Research Fellow, Center for Asia and Global Economic Order (SSK), Seoul National University
- 2015.9 ~ 2015.12 : Lecturer, BA, Microeconomics, Myongji University
- 2015.4 ~ 2015.8 : Research assistant, Center for Asia and Global Economic Order (SSK), Seoul National University
- 2014.9 ~ 2015.2 : Visiting Student Research Collaborator (Hosting Professor: Gene Grossman), Princeton University
- 2009.3 ~ 2009.8 : Lecturer, BA, Economics of firms, Sookmyung Women's University
- 2007.8 ~ 2008.8 : Teaching assistant, Department of Economics, Seoul National University
- 2007.9 ~ 2008.1 : Research assistant, Division of Program Evaluation, The National Assembly Budget Office (NABO)
<[Awards]
- 2015 Best Paper Award, College of Social Sciences, Seoul National University
[Key Papers]
- “Multi-brand Firms and Brand Acquisition: The Impact of Trade Liberalization on Reallocation of Brand Equity”, Ph.D. Dissertation, Seoul National University, 2015.
- “Vertical Integration for Quality Signaling” (with Jee-Hyeong Park), Seoul Journal of Economics Vol.23 No.4, pp.533-567, 2010.
- “Vertical Integration for Quality Signaling”, M.A. Dissertation, Seoul National University, 2008.

Position Research Fellow
Telephone 044-414-1049
Expertise Southeast Asia/Foreign policy
- Ph.D. Politics, University of Bristol
- M.A. International Studies, Sookmyung Women’s University
- B.A. Mass Communications, Sookmyung Women’s University
- 2019.1 ~ current: Research Fellow, KIEP
- 2018.9 ~ 2018.12: Senior Researcher, Institute for East Asian Studies, Sogang University
- 2017.6 ~ 2018.8: Research Professor, Institute for East Asian Studies, Sogang University
- 2017.3 ~ 2017.6: Lecturer, Sookmyung Women’s University
- 2014.3 ~ 2016.8: Senior Researcher, Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Singapore
- 2010.6 ~ 2011.4: Visiting Fellow, Centre for Strategic International Studies (Jakarta)
- Exploring Urban Perception on Climate Change in Developing Countries, 2024.08
- Korea’s Indo-Pacific Bridge: Charting a Course for ROK-Pacific Islands Partnership, 2023.12
- Australia’s Medium- to Long-term Trade Strategies and Korea-Australia Cooperation Plans, 2023.12
- 50 Years of ROK-Indonesia Partnership: A Vision for Future Development, 2022.12
- Australia’s Strategic Responses to the US-China Rivalry and Implications for Korea, 2022.05
- The ASEAN Community in the Post COVID-19 era: Challenges and Policy Implications, 2021.12
- Exploring Convergence between the New Southern Policy and U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy: From Korea’s Perspective, 2020.12
"ASEAN-ROK Partnership: What's Next After the New Southern Policy?" (2022,.8.11) KIEP Opinions No. 244.
"Australia’s Strategic Responses to the US-China Rivalry and Implications to Korea" (2022.8.1) (co-authored) World Economy Brief 22-30.
"Exploring convergence between the New Southern Policy and U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy: From Korea’s Perspective" (2021.4.8) (co-authored) World Economy Brief 21-19.
"ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) and Korea's New Southern Policy" (2022.3.30) KIEP Opinions No. 183.
"Forging a Partnership between the New Southern Policy and U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy in Southeast Asia." (co-authored) National Research Council for Economics, Humanities and Social Science, 22-06-01
"Evaluation of the New Southern Policy and Directions for Improvement." (co-authored) National Research Council for Economics, Humanities and Social Sciences, 22-20-01

Position Principal Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1051
Expertise Southeast Asian Economy/Mekong River Development/FDI and Industry
- Ph.D. Candidate in Economics, Sung Kyun Kwan University, 2005
- M.A. in Economics, Sung Kyun Kwan University, 1996
- B.A. in Law, Sung Kyun Kwan University, 1991
- 1992.2 ~ Present : Senior Researcher of Southeast and South Asian Team, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP)
- 1998.7 ~ Present : Current active member of Southeast Asian Team, Korea's Official Pool of Regional Experts (KOPRE) at KIEP
- 2010.12 ~ 2011.6 : Visiting Fellow, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA, Jakarta)
- 2006.9 ~2010.12 : Lecturer in International Studies at Dongguk University
- 2003.10 ~ 2004.5 : Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai
- 2000.7 ~ 2000.12 : Visiting Fellow, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS)
[KIEP Publications]
- “ASEAN Integration: Changing Patterns of Trade and Direct Investment within Southeast Asia and Its Implications” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 15-17, KIEP, 2015.12. (in Korean)
- “Localization Strategies in Response to Recent Changes in the Southeast Asian Labor Market Environment” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 15-24, KIEP, 2015.12.
- “Trade Patterns and Determinants of International Specialization Structure between ASEAN and China” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 14-31, KIEP, 2014.9.
- “China's advance into Emerging Markets - A Focus on ASEAN, Latin America and Africa” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 14-15, KIEP, 2014.4.
- “Strategies to Strengthen Industrial Cooperation with Major Emerging Countries in Southeast Asia” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 14-10, KIEP, 2014.3.
- “International Responses to Myanmar’s Transformation” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 14-10, KIEP, 2014.3.
- “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)
- “Strategies to Strengthen Industrial Cooperation with Major Emerging Countries in Southeast Asia” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 13-22, KIEP, 2013.12. (in Korean)
- “Trade Patterns and Determinants of Vertical and Horizontal Intra-industry trade between ASEAN and China” (co-authored), Studies in Comprehensive Regional Strategies 13-04, KIEP, 2013.12. (in Korean)
- “Korea’s Development Coopera-tion with the Mekong Region” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-40, KIEP, 2013.9.
- “Myanmar’s Transformation: International Responses and Implications for Korea” (co-authored), Studies in Comprehensive Regional Strategies 12-02, KIEP, 2012.12. (in Korean)
- “Firm Level Productivity and Survey Results for Korean Firms in Vietnam and Indonesia” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 11-22, KIEP, 2011.12. (in Korean)
- “Comparative Study on Development Cooperation of China, Japan and Korea vis-a-vis Cambodia” (co-authored), Policy References 11-17, KIEP, 2011.12. (in Korean)
- “Effective Implementation of Korea-ASEAN FTA: Trade in Goods” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 09-06, KIEP, 2009.12. (in Korean)
- “Korea's FTA Rules of Origin: Review and Future Strategy” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 08-09, KIEP, 2008.12. (in Korean)
- “Intra-industry Trade between Korea and ASEAN Countries: Components and Basic Material Industry” (co-authored), Policy References 08-02, KIEP, 2008.12. (in Korean)
- “Korea's Mid to Long-term Economic Strategy for the ASEAN” (co-authored), Policy References 07-15, KIEP, 2007.12. (in Korean)
- “Management Survey of Korean Firms in India and Strategies for Localization” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 06-14, KIEP, 2006.12. (in Korean)
- “The Mongolian Economy and Directions for Economic Cooperation with Mongolia” (co-authored), Policy References 06-02, KIEP, 2006.8. (in Korean)
- “Current Economic Situation in the ASEAN + 3 (China, Japan and Korea) and Its Economic Relations with Korea” (co-authored), Policy References 04-03, KIEP, 2004.11. (in Korean)
- “GMS Program: 10 Years Estimation and its Implications” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 03-04, KIEP, 2003.12. (in Korean)
- “Singapore's Strategy towards Knowledge-Based Economy and Its Implications”, Policy Analyses 01-01, KIEP, 2001.12. (in Korean)
- “Foreign Exchange Risk Management: Practices and Policies in Japan, Taiwan and Singapore” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 99-04, KIEP, 1999.12. (in Korean)
- “The Current Status of the Vietnamese Economic Reform and the Economic Outlook”, Policy Analyses 97-02, KIEP, 1997.12. (in Korean)

Position Principal Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1134
Expertise ASEAN Studies (Thailand / Indonesia)
- Seoul National University M.A. in International Studies (Southeast Asia) (2005)
- The Bank of Thailand Visiting Researcher (2007)
- KIEP Researcher of Southeast and South Asian Team (2006.9 ~ Present)
- RoK Mission to ASEAN, Attache(Economics) (2016~2018)
- CSIS, Indonesia, Visiting Researcher(2020)
- depa, Thailand, Visiting Researcher(2020)

Position Senior Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1169
Expertise Southeast Asian Economy(Philippines, Malaysia)
- B.A., Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Thai Studies (2004-2009)
- Teaching Assistant for prof. Jacqueline A. Siapno, Seoul National University (2009~2011)
- Korea's Development Cooperation with the Mekong Region Countries (Co-author, KIEP, 2012. 12. 31)
- Southeast Asian Labor Migration to Korea: Origin-Country Factors and Policy Implications (Co-author, KIEP, 2012. 12. 31)
- Analysis on investment law and regulation of ASEAN countries (Co-author, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, 2012. 12. 16)
- A Feasibility Study on the FTA between Korea and Malaysia (Co-author, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, 2012. 08. 31)
- A Study for the Economic Cooperation between Korea and Indonesia from a Long Term Perspective: Focused on Regional Economic Development and Human Resources (Co-author, KIEP, 2011. 12. 30)
- Strategies for Development in the Mekong Region: Thailand, Cambodia, Laos (Co-author, KIEP, 2011. 12. 30)
Position Senior Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1154
Expertise Southeast Asia
- M.A. International Studies, Seoul National University, 2012
- B.A. Economics, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, 2010
[KIEP Publications]
- “Urbanization and Economic Development in Southeast Asia” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 15-19, KIEP, 2015.12. (in korean)
- "Localization Strategies in Response to Recent Changes in the Southeast Asian Labor Market Environment" (co-authored), World Economy Brief 15-24, KIEP, 2015.12.
Position Senior Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1245
Expertise Southeast Asia
Position Senior Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1039
Expertise Southeast Asia
- Ph.D/M.A Candidate Economics, University of Seoul, 2015
- B.A. Economics, University of Seoul, 2012
- 2015.6 ~ Present : Researcher, Southeast Asia and Oceania Team, KIEP
[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
Position Senior Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1335
Expertise Southeast Asian Economy (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar)

Position Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1245
India and South Asia
Kyunghoon Kim | Position | Head of Team | Expertise | Korea-South Asia relations, Economic development | Tel | 044-414-1263 | 메일 보내기 |
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Yoon Jae Ro | Position | Associate Research Fellow | Expertise | South Asia/Labor Economics/Development Economics | Tel | 044-414-1143 | 메일 보내기 |
Doyeon Kim | Position | Senior Researcher | Expertise | India/South Asia Economy, Politics | Tel | 044-414-1257 | 메일 보내기 |
YUN ChiHyun | Position | Senior Researcher | Expertise | India/South Asia | Tel | 044-414-1327 | 메일 보내기 |
Bandi Kang | Position | Senior Researcher | Expertise | Tel | 044-414-1076 | 메일 보내기 | |
Kim, Minhee | Position | Senior Researcher | Expertise | India and South Asia Region, International Trade, Development Economics. | Tel | 044-414-1522 | 메일 보내기 |
Nam Yoo Jin | Position | Researcher | Expertise | Tel | 044-414-1330 | 메일 보내기 |

Position Head of Team
Telephone 044-414-1263
Expertise Korea-South Asia relations, Economic development
2020, King's College London, PhD. Development Studies - Political Economy
2009, LSE, MSc. Political Economy of Late Development
2005, University of Bristol, BSc. Economics & Management
2022-, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy, Center for Area Studies
2009-2015, Samsung Economic Research Institute, Global Studies Department
[Journal articles]
· 2023. After authoritarian technocracy: The space for industrial policy-making in democratic developing countries. Third World Quarterly, 44(9): 1938-1959. <공저>
· 2023. Analysing Indonesia’s infrastructure deficits from a developmentalist perspective. Competition & Change, 27(1): 115-142.
· 2023. Towards sustainable and resilient ASEAN-Korea economic integration 2.0. Asia and the Global Economy, 3(2).
· 2022. Locating new ‘state capitalism’ in advanced economies: An international comparison of government ownership in economic entities. Contemporary Politics, 28(3): 285–305.
· 2022. Key features of Indonesia's state capitalism under Jokowi. Journal of ASEAN Studies, 10(2): 207–226.
· 2021. Bringing state-owned entities back into the industrial policy debate: The case of Indonesia. Structural Change and Economic Dynamics, 59, 496–509. <공저>
· 2021. Indonesia’s restrained state capitalism: Development and policy challenges. Journal of Contemporary Asia, 51(3), 149–446.
· 2020. The state as a patient capitalist: Growth and transformation of Indonesia’s development financiers. The Pacific Review, 33(3–4), 635–668.
· 2019. Using partially state-owned enterprises for development in Indonesia. Asia Pacific Business Review, 25(3), 317–337.
· 2018. Matchmaking: Establishment of state‐owned holding companies in Indonesia. Asia & the Pacific Policy Studies, 5(2), 313–330.
[Books]
· 2016. 2020 Europe ei mierae: EU ei global ghiup gyujae wha digital sungjangjullyag haebu [Europe’s future 2020: EU’s regulatory measures on multinational corporation activities and digital growth strategy]. Seoul: Samsung Economic Research Institute. <Co-authored>
· 2012. Next China: Unjaeggajie joonggoogman chudabogo iusseul gussinga [Next China: Time to look beyond China]. Seoul: Samsung Economic Research Institute. <Co-authored>
[Book chapters]
· 2022. The developer’s dilemma: A survey of structural transformation and inequality dynamics. "The developer’s dilemma: Structural transformation, inequality dynamics, and inclusive growth". Oxford: Oxford University Press. <Co-authored>
· 2022. Structural transformation and inclusive growth: Kuznets’ ‘developer’s dilemma’ in Indonesia. "The developer’s dilemma: Structural transformation, inequality dynamics, and inclusive growth". Oxford: Oxford University Press. <Co-authored>
· 2019. Is structural transformation-led economic growth immiserising or inclusive? The case of Indonesia. "Immiserizing Growth: When Growth Fails the Poor". Oxford: Oxford University Press. <Co-authored>
· 2017. Polandei gookjargaebalhyupryuk [Poland’s international development cooperation] in "EUwah gookjargaebalhyupryuk [EU and international development cooperation]". Seoul: Parkyoungsa.

Position Associate Research Fellow
Telephone 044-414-1143
Expertise South Asia/Labor Economics/Development Economics
- Ph.D., Economics, University of California, Riverside (2020)
- M.A., Economics, Yonsei University (2014)
- B.A., French Literature, B.A., Economics, Sogang University (2012)
- Research Fellow, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), 2020 ~ Present
[Publications]
- “On the Efficiency of Racetrack Betting Market: A New Test for the Favorite-Longshot Bias,” with Jinook Jeong and Jeeyoung Kim, Applied Economics, (2019): 5817-5828.
Position Senior Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1257
Expertise India/South Asia Economy, Politics
Position Senior Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1327
Expertise India/South Asia
- M.A. Development Cooperation, GSIS, Ewha Womans University
- Economic Development Strategy of Major Central Asian Countries and its Policy Implications for Korea 2016.12
- Analysis on Development Issues in Central Asia and it’s Implications for Korea’s Development Cooperation 2017.12
- A New Framework for Industrial Cooperation between Korea and the EAEU 2017.12
- An Analysis on the Competitiveness and Difficulties in Korea’s Export to India 2018.12
- An Analysis on the Competitiveness of Industrial Clusters in India: A case study of Maharashtra 2019.12
- Characteristics and Implications of Korea’s Investment in ASEAN: an Analysis Linking Foreign Subsidiary Activities and Parent Data 2019.12
- Global Value Chain Analysis in the New Southern Region, Korea’s Trade Expansion and Upgrading Strategy 2019.12
- Analysis on the Online Platform Markets and Policies in India and ASEAN, 2020.12
- Structural Changes in the Global Value Chain and Policy Responses after COVID-19, 2021.12
[KIEP 발간물]
- “Digital Platform Markets of ASEAN and India: Implications for Cooperation with Korea”(공저). World Economy Brief 21-33. 2021.6.
- "Korea's Investment in ASEAN: An Analysis Linking Foreign Subsidiary Activities and Parent Data"(공저). World Economy Brief 20-20. 2020.7.
- "Current GVC Structure and Strategies to Upgrade Korea's Production Network in ASEAN and India"(공저). World Economy Brief 20-13. 2020.5.
- "And Analyisis on the Competitiveness and Difficulties in Korea's Export to India"(공저). World Economy Brief 19-04. 2019.3.
- “India’s Modinomics and Korea’s New Southern Policy”(공저). World Economy Brief 18-25. 2018.9.
- "Economic Development Strategies of Major Central Asian Countries and Their Implications for Korea"(공저). World Economy Brief 17-25. 2017.12.
- “The Russian Economic Crisis and Falling Remittances in Central Asia.” World Economic Brief 16-28. 2016.11.
Position Senior Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1076
Position Senior Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1522
Expertise India and South Asia Region, International Trade, Development Economics.
- MSc in Political Economy of Development, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London (2020)
- BAs in Global Commerce (Minoring in International Development Cooperation), Soong-sil University (2018)
2024 KIEP Delhi Briefing Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024.11)
2024 KIEP Delhi Briefing Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024.9)
2024 KIEP Delhi Briefing Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024.7)

Position Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1330
Africa, Middle East, and Latin America
Sungwoo Hong | Position | Head of Team | Expertise | Latin American Economy/Applied Microeconomics | Tel | 044-414-1150 | 메일 보내기 |
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Kwon Hyung Lee | Position | Senior Research Fellow | Expertise | Middle Eastern Economy/Industrial and Energy Policy | Tel | 044-414-1073 | 메일 보내기 |
Munsu Kang | Position | Associate Research Fellow | Expertise | SSA & MENA, Development and agricultural economics | Tel | 044-414-1204 | 메일 보내기 |
Seoni Han | Position | Associate Research Fellow | Expertise | Development Economics; Africa | Tel | 044-414-1345 | 메일 보내기 |
Sunghwan Kim | Position | Associate Research Fellow | Expertise | Tel | 044-414-1123 | 메일 보내기 | |
Jino Kim | Position | Principal Researcher | Expertise | Mexico/Central America | Tel | 044-414-1085 | 메일 보내기 |
Misook Park | Position | Senior Researcher | Expertise | Central/South America | Tel | 044-414-1105 | 메일 보내기 |
Yejin Anna Kim | Position | Senior Researcher | Expertise | Africa Studies/Development Economics | Tel | 044-414-1116 | 메일 보내기 |
Kwangho Ryou | Position | Senior Researcher | Expertise | Middle East & North African Economy/Oil Industry | Tel | 044-414-1165 | 메일 보내기 |
Jieun LEE | Position | Senior Researcher | Expertise | Tel | 044-414-1096 | 메일 보내기 | |
Lee, Da Woon | Position | Researcher | Expertise | Tel | 044-414-1378 | 메일 보내기 | |
Injeong Hwang | Position | Researcher | Expertise | Tel | 044-414-1553 | 메일 보내기 | |
Eun A Son | Position | Researcher | Expertise | Tel | 044-414-1323 | 메일 보내기 |

Position Head of Team
Telephone 044-414-1150
Expertise Latin American Economy/Applied Microeconomics
- 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
- 2024. 1 ~ Present: Head of Africa, Middle East, and Latin America Team
- 2024. 1 ~ Research Committee member, Latin American Studies Association of Korea (LASAK)
- 2019. 7 ~ 2023. 12: 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]
- "Assessing of Korea's Trade Environment with Latin America and Policy recommendations" (co-authored), KIEP Policy Analyses, 2024. (forthcoming)
- "Assessing the Impact of Service Market Opening in Latin American Nations on GVC Involvement: Implications and Insights" (co-authored), KIEP Policy Analyses, 2023.
- "Mexico's Meidum-to Long-term Trade Strategies and Korea-Mexico Cooperation Plans" (co-authored), KIEP Policy Analyses, 2023.
- "The effects of Robotization on Foreign Direct investment" (co-authored), KIEP Working paper 22-04, 2023.
- "GVC and RVC of Latin America under the US-China Competition" (co-authored), KIEP Policy Analyses, 2022.
- "The Social and Economic Impact of the Spread of Populism in Latin America" (co-authored), KIEP Studies in Global and Regional Strategies, 2022.
- "Income and consumption inequality in Latin America and policy implications for South Korea" (co-authored), KIEP Policy Analyses, 2021.
- "Challenges of climate change adaptation in Central America and policy implications for Korea-Central America cooperation" (co-authored) KIEP Studies in Global and Regional Strategies. 2021.
- "Case studies and empirical analysis in social services employment" (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 Studies in Global and Regional Strategies, 2020.
- "Defined contribution funded social security and labor supply: focus on Mexican social security reform in 1997" KIEP Working paper 20-03, 2020.
- "Key Issues in the Mexican Presidential Election and Implications for Korea", KIEP World Economic Focus, 2024.
- "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.
- "Mexico as the Primary Beneficiary of IRA: Exploring Its Challenges", KIEP Opinions, 2023.
- "Relative Poverty and Consumption Inequality behind Massive Protests in Chile", KIEP Opinions, 2021.
- "The Pacific Alliance and South Korea as an Associate Member of the Alliance", KIEP Opinions, 2019.
- "A Review of Changes in the Global Value Chain of Latin America", KIEP World Economy Brief, 2023.
- "Income and Consumption Inequality in Latin American Countries", KIEP World Economy Brief, 2022.
- "The Effects of US-China Rivalry on Latin America and Their Implications", KIEP World Economy Brief, 2021.
Position Senior Research Fellow
Telephone 044-414-1073
Expertise Middle Eastern Economy/Industrial and Energy Policy

Position Associate Research Fellow
Telephone 044-414-1204
Expertise SSA & MENA, Development and agricultural economics
- Ph.D. Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, 2020
- M.A. Economics, Seoul National University, 2015
- B.A. Construction engineering & Urban environmental engineering, Handong Global University, 2009
- 2020 ~ Present: Associate Research Fellow, KIEP
- 2009 ~ 2016: Planning chief, Canaan Global Leadership Center
[Academic Publications]
- Kang, M., 2020. Three essays on agricultural household labor in developing countries (Doctoral dissertation, Kansas State University).
- Kang, M., Schwab, B. and Yu, J., 2020. Gender differences in the relationship between land ownership and managerial rights: Implications for intrahousehold farm labor allocation. World Development, 125, p.104669.

Position Associate Research Fellow
Telephone 044-414-1345
Expertise Development Economics; Africa
Ph.D in Development Economics, IHEID
M.A. in International Economics, IHEID
M.A. in International Studies, Seoul National University
B.A. in English Education, Seoul National University
2021 ~ Present Associate Research Fellow, KIEP
2024 ~ Present Member, Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation Committee
2017 ~ 2019 Consultant, World Health Organization
2010 ~ 2014 Business Development, LG CNS
2008~ 2010 Chief Operatig Officer, Mobile Money Cameroon
Driving Forward: Strategies for Korea-South Africa Cooperation in the Automotive Industry, KIEP World Economic Brief (Sep. 25. 2024)
Digital Finance and Financial Inclusion in Africa, KIEP World Economic Brief (May. 24. 2024)
Innovative Climate Financing for a Just Transition in Africa, KIEP Opinion No. 270 (Aug. 18. 2023)
Unborn Tomorrow: Pandemic and its Impacts on the Next Generation, KIEP Opinion No. 230 (Feb. 3. 2022)

Position Associate Research Fellow
Telephone 044-414-1123
- Economics Ph.D., The Ohio State University (2023)
- Economics M.A., The Ohio State University (2018)
- Economics B.A., Mathematics B.S., Applied Statistics B.A., Yonsei University (2016)

Position Principal Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1085
Expertise Mexico/Central America
- Ph.D. candidate International Relations, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, 2002
- M.A. Area Studies of Latin America, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, 1995
- 1996.6 ~ Present : KIEP
[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 Rise and Expanding Korea-Mexico Economic Cooperation" (co-authored), Policy Analyses 14-20, KIEP, 2014.12. (in korean)
- "The Rise of Multilatinas in Latin America and the Implications for Korea" (co-authored), Policy Analyses 13-28, KIEP, 2013.12. (in korean)
- "Major Industries in Mexico: Petrochemical and Renewable Energy Industry" (co-authored), Studies in Comprehensive Regional Strategies 12-20, KIEP, 2012.12. (in korean)
- "The 20 Years of MERCOSUR: Performance and its Implications" (co-authored), Policy Analyses 11-30, KIEP, 2011.12. (in korean)
- "Korea’s New Scheme for Enhancing Economic Cooperation" (co-authored), Policy Analyses 10-18, KIEP, 2010.12.
- "International Trends in Post-2012 Climate Change Negotiations and their Implications" (co-authored), Policy Analyses 09-01, KIEP, 2009.8.
- "MERCOSUR’s Free Trade Negotiations and Implications for a Korea-MERCOSUR FTA" (co-authored), Policy Analyses 06-16, KIEP, 2006.12. (in korean)
- "Evaluation of NAFTA at Ten: Implications for Korea's FTA Policies" (co-authored), Policy Analyses 04-01, KIEP, 2004.11.
- "Free Trade Area of the Americas: Current Issues and Implications" (co-authored), Policy Analyses 03-11, KIEP, 2003.12.
- "A Case Study of the Management of Public Funds in Mexico and Its Implications", Policy Analysis 01-09, KIEP, 2001.12.
- “Handbook of Panama", KIEP, 1997.12.
- “Handbook of Venezuela", KIEP, 1996.12.

Position Senior Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1105
Expertise Central/South America
- 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)
Position Senior Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1116
Expertise Africa Studies/Development Economics
- M.A. International Development and Cooperation, Korea University
- B.A. International Studies, Kyunghee University
2014 ~ Current: KIEP Africa, Middle East and Latin America Team
2012 ~ 2014: KDI Center for International Development
[KIEP 발간물]
- 2024년 남아공 총선의 주요 쟁점과 전망 (KIEP 세계경제포커스, 2024.5.28)
- 디지털금융을 통한 아프리카 금융포용성 개선 방안 연구 (연구보고서, 2023.12.30)
- 최근 아프리카 지역의 인플레이션 현황 및 전망 (오늘의 세계경제, 2023.1.18)
- 동아프리카 그린에너지 협력방안 연구 (연구보고서, 2023.6.8)
- 기후변화에 따른 아프리카중동의 식량 안보 위기와 한국의 협력방안 (연구보고서, 2022.12.30)
- 유럽의 에너지 안보 강화에 따른 대아프리카 협력 확대 가능성 및 시사점 (세계경제포커스, 2022.8.3)
- 인도의 대아프리카 협력 현황 및 정책적 시사점 (연구자료, 2022.5.7)
- 아프리카 보건의료 분야 특성 분석 및 한국의 개발협력 방안 (연구보고서, 2021.12.30)
- 남아프리카공화국 개인정보보호법(POPIA)의 주요 내용과 시사점 (KIEP 세계경제포커스, 2021.7.7)
- Approaches to Labor Demand Forecast in Developing Economies and Their Implications for Korea's ODA (World Economy Brief, 2020.8.24)
- 한국의 르완다 농업분야 ODA 종합평가 및 개선방안 (연구보고서, 2020.07.28)
- 신흥국 산업인력 수요전망 방법론 연구: 직업교육 ODA 사업의 효율화 방안을 중심으로 (연구보고서, 2019.12.30)
- 아프리카대륙자유무역지대(AfCFTA) 협정의 발효 의미와 전망 (KIEP 세계경제포커스, 2019.5.30)
- An Analysis of Africa's Agricultural Value Chain and Lessons from Korea's Agricultural Development Policies (World Economy Brief, 2019.4.18)
- 미국 아프리카성장기회법(AGOA)의 교역 효과와 정책적 시사점 (연구자료, 2018.12.31)
- 아프리카 농업 가치사슬 분석과 한국의 농정경험을 활용한 정책제안 (연구보고서, 2018.12.28)
- 글로벌 경제 불확실성 증대에 따른 주요 신흥국의 외환시장 동향과 시사점 (KIEP 세계경제포커스, 2018.10.2)
- "Korea's Engagement Opportunities with the African Consumer Market through Industrial Zones" (World Economy Brief, 2018.3.26)
- 남아프리카공화국 라마포사 정부의 출범: 배경과 전망 (오늘의 세계경제, 2018.3.19)
- 케냐타 2기 정부의 출범 배경 및 향후 정책 과제 (KIEP 기초자료, 2018.2.13)
- 아프리카 소비시장 특성분석과 산업단지를 통한 진출 방안 (연구보고서, 2017.12.30.)
- "An Analysis of Urbanization in Africa and its Implications for Korea: Future Demands for Urban Infrastructure" (World Economy Brief, 2017.5.18)
- 아프리카 도시화 특성분석과 인프라 협력방안 (연구보고서, 2016.12.30.)
- "Private Sector Development in Africa and Korea-Africa Development Cooperation" (World Economy Brief, 2016.2.2)
- 아프리카 민간부문개발(PSD) 현황 및 한국의 지원방안 (연구보고서, 2015.12.30)
- "Utilizing Appropriate Technology for Development Cooperation with Africa" (World Economy Brief, 2015.3.13)
- 적정기술 활용을 통한 대(對) 아프리카 개발협력 효율화 방안 (연구보고서, 2014.12.30)
Position Senior Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1165
Expertise Middle East & North African Economy/Oil Industry
- M.A. International Political Economy, University of Warwick
- Africa and the Middle East Team, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy
Position Senior Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1096
Position Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1378
Position Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1553
Position Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1323
Russia and Eurasia
Joungho Park | Position | Head of Team | Expertise | Russian-CIS Politics & Economy | Tel | 044-414-1255 | 메일 보내기 |
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Minhyeon Jeong | Position | Research Fellow | Expertise | Growth/Political Economics/Russia·CIS | Tel | 044-414-1128 | 메일 보내기 |
Dongyeon Jeong | Position | Senior Researcher | Expertise | CIS, Mongolia and Caucasus region | Tel | 044-414-1167 | 메일 보내기 |
Jiyoung Min | Position | Senior Researcher | Expertise | Russia/CIS Economy | Tel | 044-414-1095 | 메일 보내기 |
Boogyun Kang | Position | Senior Researcher | Expertise | Russia/CIS Economy | Tel | 044-414-1242 | 메일 보내기 |
KIM KYUNGMIN | Position | Senior Researcher | Expertise | Tel | 044-414-1507 | 메일 보내기 |
Position Head of Team
Telephone 044-414-1255
Expertise Russian-CIS Politics & Economy
Position Research Fellow
Telephone 044-414-1128
Expertise Growth/Political Economics/Russia·CIS
- Washington University in St. Louis (Ph.D. in Economics)
- Seoul National University (M.A. in Economics)
- Sungkyunkwan University (B.A. in Economics)
- 2018.8 ~ Present: KIEP Associate Research Fellow
Position Senior Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1167
Expertise CIS, Mongolia and Caucasus region
Position Senior Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1095
Expertise Russia/CIS Economy
- Ph.D. Economics, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, 2024
- M.A. Economics, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, 2011
- B.A. Russian Language, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, 2007
[KIEP Publications]
- “Russia’s Economic Modernization Policy and Implications for Cooperation between Korea and Russia” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 16-02, KIEP, 2016.1.
- “Russia’s Economic Modernization Policy and Implication for Cooperation between Korea and Russia” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 15-25, KIEP, 2015.12. (in Korean)
- “Оценка текущего российско-корейского экономического сотрудничества и перспективы развития на средне- и долгосрочный период” (co-authored), KIEP, 2015.12. (in Korean)
- “Evaluation of Korea-Russia Economic Cooperation and its mid- to long- term Vision” (co-authored), KIEP, 2015.12. (in Korean)
- “Recent Development in the Russian Far East-Baikal Region and Its Implication” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 15-17, KIEP, 2015.8.
- “Russia's Development of the Far East and the Baikal Region and Korea's Countermeasures” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 14-23, KIEP, 2014.12. (in Korean)
- “Toward Korea-Belarus Cooperation in the ICT Sector”, World Economy Brief 14-24, KIEP, 2014.6.
- “Russian Arctic Development Strategy and New Possibility for Korea-Russia Cooperation” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 14-20, KIEP, 2014.5.
- “Russian Arctic Development Strategy and New Possibility for Korea-Russia Cooperation” (co-authored), Studies in Comprehensive Regional Strategies 13-08, KIEP, 2013.12. (in Korean)
- “Toward Korea-Belarus Cooperation in the ICT Sector” (co-authored), Studies in Comprehensive Regional Strategies 13-10, KIEP, 2013.12. (in Korean)
- “The Russian ODI and FDI Promotion Strategy of Korea” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-14, KIEP, 2013.4.
- “Russian ODI and FDI Promotion Strategy of Korea” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 12-19, KIEP, 2012.12. (in Korean)
- “Major Industries In Georgia: Transport Infrastructure and ICT” (co-authored), Studies in Comprehensive Regional Strategies 12-19, KIEP, 2012.12. (in Korean)

Position Senior Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1242
Expertise Russia/CIS Economy
[KIEP Publications]
- “A Study on Russia’s Major Industries: Electricity and Medicine” (co-authored), Policy References 16-05, KIEP, 2016.9.
- “Russia’s Economic Modernization Policy and Implications for Cooperation between Korea and Russia” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 16-02, KIEP, 2016.1.
- “Recent Development in the Russian Far East-Baikal Region and Its Implication” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 15-17, 2015.8.
- “Russia’s Development Strategy of the Far East and Baikal Region and Korea’s Policy in Response” (co-authored), Policy Analyses 14-23, KIEP, 2014.12. (in korean)
- “Third-term Putin Government's ‘Concept of Foreign Policy’ and Korea-Russia Cooperation” (co-authored), Studies in Comprehensive Regional Strategies 13-09, KIEP, 2013.12. (in korean)
- “The economic impact and application plan of visa-free regime between Korea and Russia” (co-authored), Policy References 13-09, KIEP, 2013.12. (in korean)
- “The Putin Administration's Far East Development Plans and the Future of Korea-Russia Cooperation” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-26, 2013.6.
- “The Rise of Shale Gas and Russia’s Countermeasures” (co-authored), World Economy Brief 13-23, 2013.5.
- “Major Industries In Georgia: Transport Infrastructure and ICT” (co-authored), Studies in Comprehensive Regional Strategies 12-19, KIEP, 2012.12. (in korean)
Position Senior Researcher
Telephone 044-414-1507
Delhi Office
Choongjae Cho | Position | Deputy President | Expertise | Supervision of Research Planning & Coordination~ | Tel | +91-11-4075-8085 | 메일 보내기 |
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Wonbin Park | Position | Researcher | Expertise | South Asia, Industrial - Labor Economics | Tel | +91-11-4075-8086 | 메일 보내기 |

Position Deputy President
Telephone +91-11-4075-8085
Expertise Supervision of Research Planning & Coordination~
- Ph.D. from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Economics(2004~08)
- M.A. from Pusan NationalUniversity in Economics(1988~90)
- B.A. from Pusan National University in Economics(1984~88)
- Research Fellow, India-South Asia team of Department of Asia-Pacific, KIEP(2009.5~)
- Senior Researcher, Lotte Economic Research Institute(2004.1~09.5)
- Reporter, Seoul Economic Daily(2000.2~03.12)
- Research Fellow, Daewoo Economic Research Institute(1994.12~2000.1)
- Researcher, Center for Area Studies KIEP(1993.3~94.12)
- An Empirical Analysis on the Effect of Service Economy in Indian Economic Growth(Journal of International Economic Studies, KIEP, Dec., '08)
- An Empirical Factor Analysis of the Service Economy in India(International Area Studies Review, International Association of Area Studies, Korea, June '08)
- The Situation of the Developed Countries' Economic Cooperation in India and the Way of Economic Cooperation between India and Korea(CAS KIEP, Dec,'94)
- Handbook of India(CAS, KIEP, Dec,'93)
Position Researcher
Telephone +91-11-4075-8086
Expertise South Asia, Industrial - Labor Economics
M.Phil·Ph.D (Forthcoming), Economics, Jawaharlal Nehru University
B.A.·M.A., Economics, Pusan National University