[Profile] 'Investigation Expert' Jo Hong-seon, Investigation Manager, Appointed as Vice Chairman of the Fair Trade Commission

President Yoon Suk-yeol announced on the 6th that he has appointed Cho Hong-seon, the current Investigation Director of the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC), as the Vice Chairman of the Fair Trade Commission. The newly appointed Vice Chairman Cho is recognized within the organization as an expert in case investigations, often referred to as an ‘investigation specialist.’ He is also praised for his gentle leadership style.

Vice Chairman Cho graduated from the Department of Law at Korea University in 1992 and entered public service by passing the 37th Administrative Examination in 1993. He gained practical experience through roles such as Head of the Transaction Monitoring Team, Head of the Market Investigation Division, and Head of the Cartel Investigation Division. Subsequently, he held key positions including KFTC Spokesperson, Head of the Seoul Office, Director of the Cartel Investigation Bureau, Secretary-General, and Investigation Director.

He distinguished himself in case investigations within the KFTC. While serving as Director of the Cartel Investigation Bureau, he led various cartel cases in sectors such as consumer and intermediate goods, bidding, and shipping company collusion, contributing to the promotion of competition within industries. Since the organizational restructuring in April that separated investigation and policy divisions within the KFTC, he has served as the inaugural Investigation Director, overseeing collusion investigations in the financial and telecommunications sectors. His meticulous and gentle character has earned him strong trust among internal staff.

▲ Born in 1967 ▲ Geochang Daeseong High School ▲ Korea University, Department of Law ▲ 37th Administrative Examination ▲ Head of Market Investigation Division, KFTC ▲ Head of Review Division ▲ Head of Cartel Investigation Division ▲ Dispatched to the Presidential Secretariat in 2013 ▲ Spokesperson ▲ Head of Seoul Office ▲ Director of Distribution Policy ▲ Director of Cartel Investigation Bureau ▲ Secretary-General ▲ Investigation Director

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