Jeong entered public service after passing the 37th national civil service exam and held key posts across the former Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy, the former Ministry of Knowledge Economy and the current trade and industry ministry, working in industrial policy, investment promotion and the creative industries, the association said.
He also served as director general for trade policy and as deputy minister for trade, overseeing major external trade issues affecting South Korea’s leading industries, it said.
KAMA said Jeong is well suited to lead the association as protectionist policies in the United States and the European Union and shifting trade regulations reshape the global environment.
The association added it expects his leadership to pursue both continuity and innovation in its operations, strengthening the competitiveness of South Korea’s auto industry and supporting its transition to future mobility.
Jeong is scheduled to hold an inauguration ceremony on March 3 and begin his official duties as the 19th chairman.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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