First Korean appointed World Bank vice president

Kim Sang-bu a former Googles Asia-Pacific director is to assume the first Korean vice president position in the World Bank from September 3 2024 Courtesy of the Ministry of Economy and Finance — Kim Sang-bu, a former Google executive, has been appointed the World Bank's vice president for digital transformation. Courtesy of the Ministry of Economy and Finance

SEOUL, July 31 (AJU PRESS) - Kim Sang-bu, a former Google executive, has been appointed the World Bank's vice president for digital transformation, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

Kim, who previously served as Google's Asia-Pacific director of government affairs and public policy for consumer products, will begin his new role on Sept. 3.

The position focuses on promoting economic development in developing countries through digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and digital government initiatives.

Kim is the first Korean national to be appointed to a vice president position at the World Bank. Jim Yong Kim, an American of Korean descent, served as president of the bank from 2012 to 2019.

Kim Dong-young davekim0807@ajupress.com

First Korean appointed World Bank vice president

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