Graduate, Seoul National University; PhD in Economics, Yale University. 1993-2004, Senior Research Fellow and Managing Director, Center for Regional Economic Studies, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP). 2010-2012, Head of research and planning, SK China. Currently, Senior Vice-President, SK SUPEX Council. Former Chairman, Korean Chamber of Commerce, China. Has served as a member of the advisory group to the President's National Competitiveness Council of Korea.