Cho Yoon-je
| Cho Yoon-je | |
|---|---|
 2018 in U.S. Department of State | |
| South Korean Ambassador to the United States | |
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Assumed office 30 August 2017 | |
| President | Moon Jae-in |
| Preceded by | Ahn Ho-young |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
February 22, 1952 (age 66) Busan, South Korea |
Cho Yoon-je is a South Korean diplomat who is currently serving as the country's Ambassador to the United States since he was appointed in 2017 by President Moon Jae-in.
Biography
Cho is known for his deep and wide expertise on the global economy and finance. Cho accumulated his experience in the economic and financial fields by working at such global organizations as the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the International Monetary Fund.[1] Cho served as Ambassador to the United Kingdom from 2005 to 2008 and as an economic adviser to former President Roh Moo-hyun from 2003 to 2005. He also headed Moon Jae-in's policy think tank during the 2017 Presidential election. He is also an honorary professor of international studies at Sogang University.[2][3]
See also
References
- ↑ http://m.yna.co.kr/mob2/en/contents_en.jsp?cid=AEN20170830005200315&site=0200000000&mobile
- ↑ "Prof. Cho Yoon-je named S. Korean ambassador to US". The Korea Times. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
- ↑ Myo-ja, Ser (30 August 2018). "Cho Yoon-je going to Washington, Victor Cha coming to Seoul". Korea Joongang Daily. Retrieved 16 March 2018.