The 37th Lee Jong-wook Appointed as Public Procurement Service Chief... Emphasizing "Reflection and Innovation in Public Procurement"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The 37th Commissioner of the Public Procurement Service, Lee Jong-wook, held an inauguration ceremony at the Government Daejeon Complex auditorium on the afternoon of the 13th and began his duties.

In his inaugural speech, Commissioner Lee stated, "We must proactively lead reflection and innovation in public procurement."

To this end, he emphasized four key tasks: ▲strengthening strategic procurement ▲driving dynamic innovative growth through public procurement ▲enhancing response to supply chain crises ▲establishing a procurement platform and ecosystem centered on intelligent information technology.

Commissioner Lee told the staff, "As a member of the procurement family, I will strive to highlight the achievements made by my predecessors and colleagues," adding, "Through relentless innovation and public procurement, I will take the lead to ensure that the Public Procurement Service becomes a key pillar driving the Korean economy."

Commissioner Lee, who entered public service after passing the 35th Administrative Examination, has been recognized for his broad insight into economic policy through his experience as Director of the Budget Division for Land, Infrastructure and Transport at the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, Director of Long-term Strategy, Director of the Treasury Bureau, Head of the Support Group for the National Economic Advisory Council, and Director of Planning and Coordination.

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