Kim Byung-min named Seoul Tourism Organization chief
Seoul has appointed former deputy mayor Kim Byung-min as president and chief executive of the Seoul Tourism Organization, putting a seasoned policy strategist at the helm for a three-year push to elevate the capital's global profile. Kim began his three-year term Monday, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Kim holds a doctorate in public administration from Kyung Hee University and…
Seoul has appointed former Deputy Mayor Kim Byung-min as the new president and CEO of the Seoul Tourism Organization. Kim will spearhead a three-year initiative to enhance the city's global standing. He assumed the role on Monday, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government. With a doctorate in public administration from Kyung Hee University, Kim has extensive experience in city administration.
From 2015 to 2017, he served as a research fellow at Seoul National University's Institute of Engineering Research. From 2016 to 2024, Kim was an adjunct and visiting professor at Kyung Hee University's Department of Public Administration. He also held the position of Seoul's Deputy Mayor for Political Affairs from 2024 to 2026, gaining valuable insights into city governance and policy coordination.
During his tenure, Kim co-chaired Seoul's G3 Planning Committee and oversaw the creation of the G3 Seoul Plan. This plan aimed to position Seoul as a leading global city by outlining 100 key initiatives to bolster its international competitiveness. Kim expressed his commitment to transforming Seoul into a top-tier metropolis.
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