Summary
Kwang Jeong is a regional cooperation and trade specialist with 10 years of international development experience, currently leading ADB’s work on critical minerals-to-manufacturing value chains and serving as the RCI and trade focal in Seoul. He combines deep public-sector leadership from senior roles at Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Strategy and Finance with on-the-ground ADB operational experience in Southeast Asia. A PhD economist from the University of Birmingham and a management science graduate of Seoul National University, he blends rigorous economic analysis with practical policy design. Known for linking regional cooperation to industrial strategy, he focuses on translating mineral supply-chain insights into actionable financing and trade solutions. An understated strength is his long tenure navigating both national policymaking and multilateral program delivery, enabling him to bridge stakeholders across government, finance, and development partners.
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Economics, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Economics at The University of Birmingham
경영학사, Management Science, 경영학사, Management Science at 서울대학교 (Seoul National University)
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Economics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Economics at University of Birmingham