[Profile] Lee Jongwook Appointed as New Customs Commissioner…Promoted from Deputy Commissioner After 7 Months as an Internal Candidate

Lee Jongwook, the newly appointed Commissioner of the Korea Customs Service (photo), is an internal appointee promoted to the top post just seven months after becoming Deputy Commissioner. He is recognized for his comprehensive understanding of customs administration, having served in key positions both at headquarters and frontline customs offices.

Born in 1974 in Sangju, North Gyeongsang Province, Lee graduated from Gimcheon High School, earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Yonsei University, and a master's degree in public administration from Rutgers University in the United States. After passing the 43rd Higher Civil Service Examination, he dedicated his career to customs administration. In 2006, he contributed to the Korea Customs Service receiving the top trophy for intellectual property protection from the World Customs Organization (WCO), and was named "Customs Officer of the Year." Lee has held various roles including Director of Export-Import Logistics, Director of Creative Planning and Finance, Director of Human Resources Management, and Director of Customs Planning. In 2020, he served as Director General of Port Customs Surveillance at Incheon Main Customs, and later as Director General of Audit, Director General of Customs Clearance, and Director General of Planning and Coordination at headquarters. Last year, as Director General of Audit, he led the newly established Special Investigation Team for Trade Security, and was promoted to Deputy Commissioner in October. He is known for his calm and rational demeanor, earning deep respect from junior colleagues.

▲ Born in 1974 in Sangju, North Gyeongsang Province ▲ Gimcheon High School ▲ Bachelor’s in Economics, Yonsei University ▲ 43rd Higher Civil Service Examination ▲ Master’s in Public Administration, Rutgers University ▲ Director of Customs Planning, Headquarters ▲ Director General of Audit, Headquarters ▲ Director General of Customs Clearance, Headquarters ▲ Director General of Audit, Headquarters ▲ Deputy Commissioner, Headquarters

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