Kim Hyung-jin, Former Ambassador to Belgium and the EU, Appointed as Seoul's New International Relations Ambassador

Former Presidential Secretary for Foreign Affairs under the Park Geun-hye Administration
Seoul City: "International Relations Expert with Extensive Diplomatic Experience"

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Sang-do] Kim Hyung-jin (59), former ambassador to Belgium and the European Union (EU) and former diplomatic secretary to the president's office under the Park Geun-hye administration, has been appointed as Seoul's International Relations Ambassador.

Seoul City announced on the 2nd that it appointed former Secretary Kim as the 19th International Relations Ambassador responsible for city diplomacy. The newly appointed Ambassador Kim is a graduate of Seoul National University’s Department of Economics and is known to be well-versed in China and North American relations.

After passing the 17th Foreign Service Examination, he began his public service career at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1984. He served as First Secretary at the Embassy in China, Director of the North American Division 1, Director General of the North American Bureau, and held positions such as Diplomatic Secretary to the President’s Office, Director of Planning and Coordination at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Deputy Minister.

Ambassador Kim will be responsible for advising on exchanges between Seoul and overseas cities, participation and hosting of international conferences, and attracting international organizations.

Seoul City stated, "Ambassador Kim is an international relations expert with extensive diplomatic experience," and added, "He will contribute to sharing Seoul’s experiences and policies in areas such as economy, transportation, and climate change response with other cities and enhancing the city’s status."

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