Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song's First Business Trip Since Taking Office Is to His Former Organization, the BIS

Shin Hyun-song, Governor of the Bank of Korea, will depart for Basel, Switzerland on May 9 to attend the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Governors' Meeting. This marks his first business trip since taking office.

Shin Hyun-Song, the new Governor of the Bank of Korea, is arriving at the Bank of Korea in Jung-gu, Seoul on April 21, 2026. Photo by Kang Jin-Hyung

According to the Bank of Korea on May 8, Governor Shin will participate in the Global Economy Meeting, the meeting of central bank governors from major emerging market countries, and the Governors' Meeting, all taking place from May 10 to 11 local time. At these events, he plans to discuss the latest developments in the global economy and financial markets with fellow central bank governors.

This visit to the BIS comes roughly one month after Governor Shin returned to Korea on April 30. Prior to his appointment as governor, he worked at the BIS for over a decade. Effectively, his first official appearance on the international stage is at his former organization, the BIS.

During this visit, decisions will also be made regarding the Bank of Korea's continued directorship at the BIS Board and the succession of the chairmanship of the Committee on the Global Financial System (CGFS). Since former Governor Lee Ju-yeol was appointed as a BIS Board Director in 2018, the Bank of Korea has maintained its board seat under former Governor Rhee Chang-yong as well. Former Governor Rhee was also appointed as the chair of the CGFS in 2023 and has served in that role.

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