Seoul City Appoints Kang Yosik, Former Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation Director, as New Chairman of Seoul Digital Foundation

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] Seoul City announced on the 13th that it has appointed Kang Yo-sik, former director of the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation (photo), as the new chairman of the Seoul Digital Foundation, which is currently vacant.

The chairman of the Seoul Digital Foundation was selected through a public competition process, undergoing document and interview evaluations by the executive recommendation committee. It is expected that Kang will lead organizational innovation that meets citizens' expectations through his experience in public institution management and various private sector activities, demonstrating outstanding leadership in guiding the foundation to lead Seoul City's digital transformation innovation.

New chairman Kang Yo-sik graduated from the Korea Military Academy (41st class), holds a master's degree in Business Administration from Pusan National University, and a doctorate in Political Science from Gyeongnam National University. He has served as policy advisor to the Minister of National Defense, standing auditor of Korea East-West Power, and director of the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation.

Chairman Kang Yo-sik will lead the foundation for the next three years, overseeing projects aimed at enhancing citizen welfare through advanced digital technologies, supporting smart city-related businesses, and strengthening citizens' digital capabilities.

Chairman Kang Yo-sik stated, "In the era of the COVID-19 crisis, the pace of digital transformation is actually accelerating," adding, "As a think tank, the Seoul Digital Foundation will do its utmost together with all employees to make Seoul a competitive, world-class smart city."

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