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Kang Seog-hoon is the Chairman of KDB Korea Development Bank.

He is focusing his efforts on major restructuring projects such as the merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, and the sale of HMM and KDB Life Insurance.

He is committed to the relocation of KDB's headquarters to Busan, redefining the role of policy finance, and supporting advanced strategic industries, as promoted by the Yoon Suk-yeol administration.

Born on August 15, 1964 (lunar calendar) in Bonghwa, Gyeongsangbuk-do, he graduated from Seoul Serabul High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Economics. He holds a Master’s and Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the United States.

He served as the head of the financial team at Daewoo Economic Research Institute, a professor at Sungshin Women's University, and a member of the Financial Development Advisory Committee at the Financial Services Commission.

Entering the National Assembly in the 19th general election, he focused on redefining the role and enhancing the efficiency of policy finance.

During the 18th presidential election, he led the policy development team for candidate Park Geun-hye, later serving as Chief of Economic Policy at the Blue House.

In the 20th presidential election, he advised on economic policy and developed campaign pledges as the political director and policy advisor for President Yoon Suk-yeol.

He is noted for his expertise and drive.

He has a calm and meticulous personality.

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