Korea IR Council Holds Inauguration Ceremony for New Chairman Kim Gi-gyeong

by Younsun Choi Posted : April 27, 2026, 14:44Updated : April 27, 2026, 14:44
Kim Gi-gyeong, newly appointed chairman of the Korea IR Council
Kim Gi-gyeong, newly appointed chairman of the Korea IR Council. [Photo=Korea IR Council]


The Korea IR Council said Monday it held an inauguration ceremony for its 10th chairman, Kim Gi-gyeong.

According to the council, Kim, born in 1966, earned a bachelor’s degree in law from Seoul National University. He previously served at the Korea Exchange, including as head of the Stock Market Department at the KOSPI Market Division, deputy head of the Management Support Division, deputy head of the KOSDAQ Market Division and head of the Management Support Division.

The Korea IR Council began in 2009 as a nonprofit incorporated association established by the Korea Exchange. It has hosted corporate investor relations briefings to support capital market development, operated training programs to cultivate IR professionals and organized IR awards.

Through its affiliated Corporate Research Center, it also provides research on small and midsize companies, contributing to a sound investment culture.





* This article has been translated by AI.