Introduction & History
The Korea Institute of Finance was founded to provide expert analysis for the development of Korea's financial sector and financial policy.
한국금융연구원은
금융산업 발전을 위한 연구사업과 금융전반에 걸친
‘정보화 시대’를 선도하는 연구원으로 거듭 성장하고 있습니다.
- Founding
- The Korea Institute of Finance (KIF) was founded to provide expert analysis for the development of Korea's financial sector and financial policy through systematic research and analysis of domestic and international financial systems, policy options, and the management of domestic and international financial institutions.
- Organization Development
- 2009.03.16Dr. Tae-Joon Kim becomes the president.
- 2007.07.14Dr. Dong-Gull Lee becomes the president.
- 2004.07.14Dr. Heungsik Choe becomes the president.
- 1998.07.14Dr. Hae Wang Chung becomes the president
- 1992.07.13Dr. Yung Chul Park succeeds Dr. Jae Yoon Park as the president.
- 1991.05.13Dr. Jae Yoon Park becomes the president of the Korea Institute of Finance.
- 1991.04.25The Korea Institute of Finance is formally registered as a nonprofit organization.
- 1991.04.09The Korean government's Ministry of Finance issues order No.1653, permitting the incorporation of the Korea Institute of Finance.
- 1991.02.08General meeting of bank presidents is held to discuss the establishment of the Korea Institute of Finance and the formulation of its bylaws.
- 1990.12.21Committee of bank presidents recommends the establishment of the Korea Institute of Finance.
- Major Activities
- Research and analysis of domestic and international financial market trends.
- Policy study for the development of financial systems and the financial industry.
- Research and analysis of the managerial efficiency of financial institutions for improvement of their international competitiveness.
- Discussions with representatives from the government, the financial sector, and academia about financial issues.
- Joint research with major domestic and international research institutions.
- Collection and compilation of information on latest developments in the domestic and international financial sectors.
- Government commissioned research on financial policy.