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KCCI Names Former Trade Ministry Official Kim Jeong-il as New Standing Vice Chairman
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KCCI Names Former Trade Ministry Official Kim Jeong-il as New Standing Vice Chairman

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has appointed Kim Jeong-il, former head of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's New Trade Order Strategy Office, as its new standing vice chairman.
  • Kim, a 57-year-old industrial and trade expert with over 30 years of experience in government and business, will have his appointment formally approved at a plenary session on September 8.
  • He previously held key positions in the ministry, including director for free trade agreement policy and energy innovation policy, and also served as a vice president at SK Hynix, leading global business operations.

The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has named Kim Jeong-il, a former senior official from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, as its new standing vice chairman. The 57-year-old expert in industrial and trade affairs is set to be formally appointed at a plenary session of the KCCI's council on September 8.

Kim brings over three decades of experience in both government and the private sector. During his tenure at the ministry, he held significant roles such as director for free trade agreement policy, director for energy innovation policy, and head of the New Trade Order Strategy Office. His career also includes a stint as a vice president at SK Hynix, where he was responsible for global business operations.

Kim has expressed his commitment to serving as a bridge between the government and the business community. His appointment is expected to leverage his extensive background to foster stronger economic ties and navigate complex trade landscapes.

I will faithfully serve as a bridge between the government and the business community.

— Kim Jeong-ilThe newly appointed standing vice chairman of the KCCI stated his commitment in his new role.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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