Kang Jun-seok, Former Vice Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, Appointed as New CEO of Busan Port Authority

Kang Joon-seok, the newly appointed President of Busan Port Authority. (Photo by Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries)

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced on the 29th that Kang Jun-seok, former Vice Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, has been appointed as the 7th President of the Busan Port Authority. Kang's term will begin on the 30th and last until September 29, 2024.

President Kang graduated from Hamyang High School in Gyeongnam and the Department of Fisheries Management at Busan Fisheries College (now Pukyong National University). He earned a master's degree in Fisheries Policy and a doctorate in Resource Economics from the University of Hull in the UK. He began his public service career in 1986 by passing the 22nd Technical Examination and worked at the Fisheries Agency. He has served as the Director of the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute and as Vice Minister of Oceans and Fisheries. In last year's general election, he ran as a Democratic Party candidate in Busan Nam-gu Gap but was defeated.

President Kang is recognized as a person with diverse experience across the marine and fisheries sectors and is considered the right person to lead Busan Port as a global hub port.

In particular, during his tenure as Vice Minister, he directly contributed to national projects such as the redevelopment of Bukhang, the establishment of the Korea Ocean Business Corporation, and the formulation of the five-year plan for shipping reconstruction. Expectations are high that he will smoothly advance various issues at Busan Port, including the Bukhang redevelopment, the opening of the western container terminal at Busan New Port, and the development of Jinhae New Port.

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