• 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. 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

- Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 2020

- M.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 2016

- B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Tsinghua University, 2013

- December 2024 - Present: Associate Research Fellow, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP)

- March 2024 - February 2025: Adjunct Professor, Department of China Trade Studies, Hanyang University 

- June 2021 - December 2024: Research Fellow, Overseas Economic Research Institute, Export-Import Bank of Korea

- August 2020 - June 2021: Postdoctoral Researcher, Industrial and Management Research Institute, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

- “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]

- Park, Hye-ri (2022), "Trends in Strengthening the U.S. Buy America Policy and Its Implications," World Economy Focus, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP).

- Park, Hye-ri (2021), "The Impact of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on SMEs and Foreign Policy Cases," World Economy Focus, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP).

- Lee, Cheon-gi et al. (2021), "Trade Law Analysis on the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and Implications for Korean Industries," Today's World Economy, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP).

- "The Performance and Implications of Domestic Complementary Measures for Inclusive Trade," Research Report, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), 2022. Co-authored.

- "A Study on Responses of SMEs to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)," Research Data, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), 2021.

- "The Impact of Digital Platform Utilization on SME Internationalization and Policy Implications," Research Report, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), 2021. Co-authored.

- "The Impact of FTAs on Employment and Innovation of SMEs," Research Report, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), 2020. Co-authored.

Park, Hye-ri (2021),

- "Trends in Strengthening the Biden Administration's Buy America Policy and Outlook for the Government Procurement Market," World Economy Focus, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP).

- Lee, Kyu-yeob et al. (2020), "The Impact of the International Spread of COVID-19 on the Economy," Today's World Economy, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP).

- Park, Hye-ri (2018), "The Spread of 'Buy National' Policies and Recent Trends in International Government Procurement Discussions," KIEP Basic Data, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP).

- Park, Hye-ri (2019), "Analysis of Korea’s Institutional Competitiveness Using the World Governance Index (WGI)," KIEP Basic Data, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP).

- "The Performance and Implications of Domestic Complementary Measures for Inclusive Trade," Research Report, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), 2022. Co-authored.

- "A Study on Responses of SMEs to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)," Research Data, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), 2021.

- "The Impact of Digital Platform Utilization on SME Internationalization and Policy Implications," Research Report, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), 2021. Co-authored.

- "The Impact of FTAs on Employment and Innovation of SMEs," Research Report, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), 2020. Co-authored.

- "Analysis of the Opening Status of Emerging Countries' Government Procurement Markets and Implications for SMEs," Research Report, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), 2019. Co-authored.

- "Determinants of Korea's Import Structure and the Impact on Firm Distribution," Research Report, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), 2016. Co-authored.

- "Key Contents of the Revised Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and Policy Implications," Today's World Economy 16-04, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), January 2016.

- "APEC's Liberalization Efforts on Environmental Goods" (Co-authored), World Economy Brief 15-04, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), February 2015.

- "Analyzing the Impact of Trade Remedies on Exports and Imports: Focusing on Anti-dumping Measures" (Co-authored), Research Report 14-09, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), December 2014.

- “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

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

- 2018.8 ~ 2022.12 : Head, Trade Agreement Team, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) 

[KIEP Publication]

- "Liberalization of the Global Market for Environmental Goods and Services: International Discussions, Trends, and Economic Effects" (co-authored), Policy Analyses 22-11, KIEP, 2022 (in Korean)

- "A Study on Updating Korea's Services Trade Statistics System" (co-authored), Policy Analyses 22-20, KIEP, 2022 (in Korean)  

- "International Spread of Anti-dumping Measures and Diversification of Investigation Methodologies: Effects and Policy Implications" (co-authored), Policy Analyses 21-20, KIEP, 2021. (in Korean)

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

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

- B.A. Economics, Yonsei University, 2012

- 2023.08 ~ present: Research Fellow, KIEP

- 2018.08 ~ 2023.07: Associate Research Fellow, KIEP

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

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

2022-, Research Fellow, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy

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

[POLICY WORKS]

2025. A Study on Methodologies for Analyzing the Economic Impacts of Supply Chain Fragmentation: Application to Critical Minerals. (In Korean, co-authored)

2024. A Strategic Framework for Responding to National Economic Security Policies. (In Korean, co-authored)

2024. Investment in Intangible Assets and Economic Growth: Global Trends and Policy Implications. (In Korean, co-authored)

2024. Strategic Approaches to Critical Minerals and Korea-Africa Cooperation. (In Korean, co-authored)

2023. Changes in the Global Economic Security Environment and Korea's Policy Response. (In Korean, co-authored)

2023. Research on digital transformation and labor market in major countries. (In Korean, co-authored)

2023. Industrial Policy, Rise of Skilled Labor, and Firm Growth in the Early Stage of Economic Development. (co-authored)

[SHORT PIECES]

2025. The Global Race for Industrial Policy: Korea's Strategic Pathway to Economic Security. World Economy Brief.

2024. Unintended Consequences of Industrial Policy: The Dilemma of the US Inflation Reduction Act’s FEOC Guidelines. KIEP Opinions.

2023. Key Insights from the European Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA). World Economy Focus. (in Korean)

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

- 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

- 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

Research Fellow, Department of International Trade Policy / 2025.1.1.~ Present

Associate Research Fellow, Department of International Trade Policy / 2019.8.1.~ 2024.12.31

- 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, Investment and Economic Security, KIEP

- 2024.8 ~ 2025.2 : Visiting Scholar, Waseda University, Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies

- 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]

- “A Study on the Period of Actual Residence in the First Home of the Lifetime,” with Seung-Gyu Sim, 2022. Housing Finance Research, 6(1):29-53.

- “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.

- “Structural Estimation on Demand with Brand Choice and Quantity Adjustment: from Non-organic to Organic Food,” Ph.D dissertation, the Pennsylvania State University, 2012.

[Government Consultancy and Policy Analyses]

- “Critical Minerals Agreement: Implications for Korea's Trade Policy,”, KIEP Policy Reference 24-01 (expected)

- “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 

[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. 

- 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

- M.A. International Commerce, Korea University, 2010

- M.A. International Commerce, Korea University

[KIEP Publications] 

- “Study on the Strategies for Mega FTAs: A Comparative Analysis of TBT Chapters of Korea’s FTAs”, Policy References 16-04, KIEP, 2016.9. (in Korean)