Cha Young-hwan, Former 2nd Deputy Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination, Appointed as KTNET CEO

[Asia Economy Reporter Suyeon Woo] Korea Trade Network (KTNET) announced on the 2nd that Cha Young-hwan, former Deputy Director of the Office for Government Policy Coordination, will assume the position of the new CEO on the 3rd. His term will be three years, until 2024. Korea Trade Network is a subsidiary of the Korea International Trade Association and a national electronic trade infrastructure operator supporting the informatization of trade logistics.

CEO Cha graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Economics and earned a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Missouri, USA. Starting his public service career by passing the 32nd Administrative Examination, Cha served as Director of the Technology Information Division and the Comprehensive Policy Division at the Ministry of Finance and Economy, then as Director of Growth Strategy Policy and Director of Policy Coordination. He also held positions as Senior Economist at the World Bank (IBRD), Economic Policy Secretary at the Presidential Secretariat, and Deputy Director of the Office for Government Policy Coordination. He is recognized as an expert in macroeconomic policy and industrial policy.

CEO Cha stated, "It is a great responsibility to lead KTNET at a time when it is transforming from an existing electronic trade infrastructure operator into a digital trade logistics platform," adding, "Based on my public service experience, I will do my best to develop the digital trade logistics platform and contribute to improving the efficiency of Korea's trade logistics."

Cha Young-hwan, New CEO of KTNET

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