BOK chief to attend G20, IMF-WBG meetings in Bangkok

The top central banker of South Korea, Shin Hyun-song, will attend the Group of 20 (G20) finance ministers and central bank chiefs meeting in Bangkok, the Bank of Korea announced on Monday. During the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, the discussions will revolve around global economic conditions, growth, and global imbalances, according to the central bank.

In addition to the G20 meeting, Shin will also participate in the International Monetary Fund-World Bank Group (IMF-WBG) meetings, where the focus will be on the global economic outlook and financial stability. While in Bangkok, Shin will hold separate talks with high-ranking officials from prominent central banks, including the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank, to exchange perspectives on recent international developments.

Shin will also take part in CNN's Global Perspectives, a live event series featuring leaders, CEOs, and innovators discussing topics such as culture, technology, and business. Among the notable attendees are Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO), and Bernard Mensah, the president of Bank of America International.