Economic policy expert appointed as new Korean ambassador to Britain

A former head of a state-affiliated economic policy think tank was appointed as the new Korean ambassador to Britain, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Friday.

Kim Heung-chong, former president of the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy, is known for his role on the Democratic Party's (DP) economic advisory council, which was relaunched in 2024 by President Lee Jae Myung, who was then the DP leader.

During Lee's presidential campaign, Kim headed the global economic strategy committee of the campaign team.

Kim has also worked on the advisory committee for FTA negotiations between Korea and the European Union.

Yonhap