Kwon Min-soo Appointed as New Deputy Governor of Bank of Korea

by LEE KEONHEE Posted : October 17, 2026, 15:44Updated : October 17, 2026, 15:44

Kwon Min-soo, the Deputy Governor in charge of international finance and cooperation, was appointed as the new Deputy Governor of the Bank of Korea on October 20. The Deputy Governor is recommended by the Governor and appointed by the President, and Kwon will serve a three-year term from October 21 until August 20, 2029.


Kwon, a native of Seoul, graduated from Whimoon High School and earned a degree in business administration from Yonsei University. He joined the Bank of Korea in 1995 and later obtained a master's degree in business administration from Yale University.


Notably, Kwon has held various positions within the Bank, including head of the Foreign Exchange Market Team and director of the Foreign Investment Planning Division, establishing himself as a leading expert in international finance.


The Bank of Korea stated that Kwon's extensive knowledge of the foreign exchange market and asset management, along with his long-standing network with domestic financial institutions, global investors, and international organizations, is expected to play a significant role in representing and enhancing Korea's position in the international financial community.





* This article has been translated by AI.