Soo-Gil Young

Background

Young, Soo-Gil was born on December 7, 1943 in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Seoul National University, 1967. Master in Economics, Pittsburgh State University, 1971. Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, Johns Hopkins University, 1979.

Career

Lecturer Ohio State University, Republic of Korea, 1975-1977, Denison University, Republic of Korea, 1977-1978. Chief researcher Institute International Economics, Republic of Korea, 1978-1980. Researcher Presidential Secretariat, Republic of Korea, 1980-1981, Korea Development Institute, Republic of Korea, 1981-1984, senior researcher Republic of Korea, 1984-1991.

Visiting commentator Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, Republic of Korea, 1991-1993. Deputy prime minister Economic Planning Board, Republic of Korea, 1993. President Korea Transport Institute, Republic of Korea, 1993-1996, Korea Institute International Economic Policy, Republic of Korea, 1997-1998.

Ambassador Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea, since 1998.

Achievements

• Soo-Gil Young has been listed as a noteworthy diplomat by Marquis Who's Who.