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KCCI Appoints Former KIEP Chief Lee Si-wook as New Head of Economic Research

Miscellaneous · Miscellaneous · yonhap_finance · 2026-08-24

The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry has named former KIEP President Lee Si-wook to lead its newly established economic research division.

What Happened

New Research Leadership: The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has appointed Lee Si-wook, the former president of the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), as its first 'Head of Economic Research.' This new position was created as part of a broader organizational restructuring aimed at enhancing expertise in economic and industrial research.

Background of the Appointee: Lee is a seasoned economist with a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and extensive experience in macroeconomics and trade policy. His career includes significant roles at the Korea Development Institute (KDI) and as the head of KIEP, where he demonstrated deep analytical capabilities.

Strategic Objectives: The new role is designed to oversee all economic and industrial research functions within the KCCI. Lee will be responsible for providing professional analysis on key economic issues and formulating policy recommendations to strengthen the organization's influence.

Implementation Timeline: Having cleared the necessary employment screening by the government's ethics committee, Lee is scheduled to officially assume his duties on September 1. The KCCI expects this appointment to significantly bolster its capacity to represent the interests of the business community through data-driven research.

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