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Lee Suk-Joon is the chairman of NongHyup Financial Group.

He is focusing on strengthening risk management to prepare for financial market uncertainties and enhancing digital competitiveness.

He was born on May 18, 1959, in Busan.

He graduated from Dong-A High School in Busan and Seoul National University with a degree in Economics.

He earned a master's degree in Economics from Chung-Ang University Graduate School and completed an MBA program at MIT Sloan School of Management.

He began his public service career through the 26th Administrative Examination, serving as Director of Policy Coordination at the Ministry of Planning and Finance, standing committee member of the Financial Services Commission, and Director of the Budget Office at the Ministry of Planning and Finance. He later held positions as Vice Minister of the Ministry of Planning and Finance, First Vice Minister of the Ministry of Science and Future Planning, and Chief of the Presidential Office of Government Coordination.

He was the first to join the campaign camp when Yoon Suk-yeol ran for president as the candidate for the People's Power Party.

After the presidential election, he was appointed as the director of the Seoul Scholarship Foundation.

He assumed office as chairman of NongHyup Financial Group in 2023.

He contributes many innovative ideas with his flexible thinking.

He demonstrates precise judgment and a rational work style.