The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank) has appointed Lee Dong-hoon, head of its Risk Management Division, as a new standing director, the bank said Tuesday.
Born in 1969, Lee graduated from Korea University with a degree in Russian language and literature. He has held a range of key positions, including head of the New York office in 2017, head of the public relations office in 2020, head of the money market group in 2021, head of the planning department and the inter-Korean cooperation division in 2023, and head of the risk management division in 2024.
Drawing on his experience in planning and management within the organization, Lee will oversee policy finance support functions, external economic cooperation affairs, and the enhancement of the internal risk management system. "Director Lee will oversee government-entrusted fund operations such as economic cooperation and inter-Korean cooperation, as well as risk management and digital transformation (DX) work," a Korea Eximbank official said.
Lee's term began Monday. The standing director position had been vacant for seven months after Hwang Ki-yeon, the former standing director, was named head of the Export-Import Bank last November, and the seat has now been filled. Under the Export-Import Bank of Korea Act, directors are appointed by the Minister of Economy and Finance upon the recommendation of the bank's president.
