He is focused on restoring trust that was damaged by improper loans and employee embezzlement.
He was born on November 17, 1968, in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do.
He graduated from Pohang Jecheol High School and Kyungpook National University with a degree in law.
He began his career at Hanil Bank.
After Hanil Bank merged with Commercial Bank to form Woori Bank, he held positions as head of the SME Strategy Department, head of the Main Branch Business Division, and executive vice president of the SME Group.
In 2025, he was appointed as the bank's president, making him the youngest president of Woori Bank since privatization.
He is focused on preventing financial incidents while overcoming factional conflicts between former Hanil Bank and Commercial Bank employees.
Recognized as a leading corporate finance expert, he has strong expertise in SME banking.