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Governor of the Bank of Korea
Rhee Chang-yong
Macroeconomic Expert with Practical Experience Focused on Finding Optimal Monetary Policy
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Last Updated on Jan 9, 2025
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Governor of the Bank of Korea
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Rhee Chang-yong is the Governor of the Bank of Korea.
He is dedicating his full efforts to implementing optimal monetary policies aimed at stabilizing inflation while also helping the economy recover from sluggish growth amidst concerns over an economic downturn and an uncertain external environment.
He was born on May 16, 1960, in Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do.
He graduated from Inchang High School in Seoul and the Department of Economics at Seoul National University. He earned a master’s and doctorate degree in economics from Harvard University in the United States.
He served as an assistant professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Rochester in the United States and as a professor in the Department of Economics at Seoul National University.
After participating in the Presidential Transition Committee during the Lee Myung-bak administration and designing the blueprint for financial policies, he held positions as Vice Chairman of the Financial Services Commission and Director-General of the Planning and Coordination Division of the Presidential Committee for the G20 Summit.
He worked as the Chief Economist at the Asian Development Bank and later served as the Director of the Asia-Pacific Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
He was appointed Governor of the Bank of Korea just before the inauguration of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration in 2022.
He is known for his expertise in both theory and practice and for his strong international network.
He is also regarded as rational in handling tasks and well-regarded for his interpersonal relationships.
#RheeChangyong #BankofKorea #KoreanEconomy #MonetaryPolicy #EconomicRecovery #IMF #HarvardEconomist #G20Summit #AsianDevelopmentBank #SouthKorea
He is dedicating his full efforts to implementing optimal monetary policies aimed at stabilizing inflation while also helping the economy recover from sluggish growth amidst concerns over an economic downturn and an uncertain external environment.
He was born on May 16, 1960, in Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do.
He graduated from Inchang High School in Seoul and the Department of Economics at Seoul National University. He earned a master’s and doctorate degree in economics from Harvard University in the United States.
He served as an assistant professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Rochester in the United States and as a professor in the Department of Economics at Seoul National University.
After participating in the Presidential Transition Committee during the Lee Myung-bak administration and designing the blueprint for financial policies, he held positions as Vice Chairman of the Financial Services Commission and Director-General of the Planning and Coordination Division of the Presidential Committee for the G20 Summit.
He worked as the Chief Economist at the Asian Development Bank and later served as the Director of the Asia-Pacific Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
He was appointed Governor of the Bank of Korea just before the inauguration of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration in 2022.
He is known for his expertise in both theory and practice and for his strong international network.
He is also regarded as rational in handling tasks and well-regarded for his interpersonal relationships.
#RheeChangyong #BankofKorea #KoreanEconomy #MonetaryPolicy #EconomicRecovery #IMF #HarvardEconomist #G20Summit #AsianDevelopmentBank #SouthKorea
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- Life Summary
- Career Highlights & Challenges
- · Measures to Stabilize Markets Amid Financial and Foreign Exchange Uncertainty
- · Shift in Monetary Policy from ‘Tightening’ to ‘Easing’ After 38 Months
- · Continuation of Tight Monetary Policy with 13 Consecutive Rate Freezes
- · Interest Rate Gap Between Korea and the U.S. Reaches Record High
- · Pursuing 'Normalization of Monetary Policy' Through Interest Rate Hikes
- · Improved Accessibility to Bank of Korea Statistical Data
- · Emphasis on Structural Reforms for Sustainable Growth
- · Infrastructure Development for Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
- · Activities in the Global Central Bank Network
- · Negotiations on Currency Swap with National Pension Service
- · Named Asia-Pacific Central Banker of the Year
- · Appointed Chair of BIS Global Financial System Committee
- · Activities in the Emergency Macroeconomic and Financial Meetings
- · First Appearance on a Live Broadcast Debate
- · Strengthening Internal Communication
- · Appointed as Director of the BIS Board
- · Appointed as Governor of the Bank of Korea
- · Nominated as Governor of the Bank of Korea
- · Served as IMF Asia-Pacific Department Director
- · Served as Chief Economist at the Asian Development Bank
- · Time as a Seoul National University Professor and Entry into Public Service
- Vision and Goals
- Market and Social Evaluation
- Notable Incidents & Legal Affairs
- - Speculation on Rhee Chang-yong as Prime Minister in Yoon Suk-yeol Administration
- - Controversy Over the Bank of Korea’s Temporary Lending System
- - Controversy Over Micro-Adjustment of Market Interest Rates by Financial Authorities
- - Controversy Over Bank of Korea's Investment in Safe Conversion Loans
- - Bond Yields Surge Following Rhee Chang-yong’s ‘Big Step’ Comment
- - Allegations of Involvement in the Lone Star Incident
- - Controversy Over Bank of Korea Governor Vacancy and Appointment Process
- Professional Timeline
- Educational Background
- Family & Personal Connections
- Awards & Recognitions
- Additional Information
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