Jang Jeong-jin has been appointed as the new spokesperson for the Ministry of Finance. Jang, who has extensive experience in public policy and international economic cooperation, has focused primarily on fiscal matters. He graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in political science and entered public service after passing the 39th National Civil Service Examination, becoming the youngest candidate to do so in 1995.
Throughout his career at the Ministry of Finance, he has held various positions, including Director of the Medium-Term Fiscal Strategy Division, Director of Fiscal Soundness Management, Director of Feasibility Review, and Director of Fiscal Strategy. He also served as a Minister-Counselor at the Korean Mission to the OECD, gaining experience in international organization-related work.
After being promoted to the Director of Public Innovation in 2023, he was appointed as the Director of the Public Policy Bureau in April 2025. He oversees the overall policies related to the operation, innovation, and management evaluation of public institutions, and has recently been recognized for his achievements in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI) utilization and digital transformation within public institutions.
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