Korea Institute of Finance

Introduction & History

The Korea Institute of Finance
continues to evolve into an institution that
leads research operations for the advancement of the
financial industry and the realization of the
'Information Age' throughout the financial sector.
KIF's Mission & Vision

The Korea Institute of Finance continues to evolve into an institution that leads research operations for the advancement of the financial industry and the realization of the 'Information Age' throughout the financial sector. 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.

Major Activities

Introducing the major activities of the Korea Institute of Finance for the development of the financial industry

  • Research and analysis of domestic and international financial market trends.

  • 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.

  • Joint research with major domestic and international research institutions.

  • Hosting seminars on domestic and global economic issues and policy matters.

Organization Development and Previous Presidents
2020
  • 11th

    Dr. Hangyong Lee becomes the president.

    李恒鏞 | Dr. Hangyong Lee

    2024-03-16 ~ present

  • 10th

    Dr. Jongkyu Park becomes the president.

    朴宗奎 | Dr. Jongkyu Park

    2021-03-16 ~ 2024-03-15

2010
  • 9th

    Dr. Sangho Sohn becomes the president.

    孫祥皓 | Dr. Son Sangho

    2018-03-16 ~ 2021-03-15

  • 8th

    Dr. Shin, Sunghwan becomes the president.

    辛星煥 | Dr. Shin, Sunghwan

    2015-03-16 ~ 2018-03-15

  • 7th

    Dr. Yun, Chang-Hyun becomes the president.

    尹暢賢 | Dr. Yun, Chang-Hyun

    2012-03-16 ~ 2015-03-15

2000
  • 6th

    Dr. Tae-Joon Kim becomes the president.

    金泰俊 | Dr. Tae-Joon Kim

    2009-03-16 ~ 2012-03-15

  • 5th

    Dr. Dong-Gull Lee becomes the president.

    李東傑 | Dr. Dong-Gull Lee

    2007-07-14 ~ 2009-03-15

  • 4th

    Dr. Heungsik Choe becomes the president.

    崔興植 | Dr. Heungsik Choe

    2004-07-14 ~ 2007-07-13

1990
  • 3rd

    Dr. Hae Wang Chung becomes the president.

    丁海旺 | Dr. Hae Wang Chung

    1998-07-14 ~ 2004-07-13

  • 2nd

    Dr. Yung Chul Park becomes the president.

    朴英哲 | Dr. Yung Chul Park

    1992-07-14 ~ 1998-07-13

  • 1st

    Dr. Jae Yoon Park becomes the first president of the KIF.

    朴在潤 | Dr. Jae Yoon Park

    1991-05-06 ~ 1992-07-13