Introduction of International Organizations
& Job Opportunities

Featuring

Mr. Hoseung Lee

Senior Advisor to the ED
Asia and the Pacific Constituency Office
International Monetary Fund

Friday, March 08, 2013
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

KUSCO Conference Room, 3rd Floor
1952 Gallows Road, Vienna, VA 22182

Refreshment will be served.

ABSTRACT

The International Monetary Fund is a specialized agency of the UN system set up by treaty in 1945 to help promote the health of the world economy. It is governed by its almost global membership of 188 countries.The IMF is the central institution of the international monetary system—the system of international payments and exchange rates among national currencies that enables business to take place between countries. It aims to prevent crises in the system by encouraging countries to adopt sound economic policies; it is also a fund that can be tapped by members needing temporary financing to address balance of payments problems.

Regarding the current global economic situation, the IMF views that financial markets conditions have improved considerably as policy action, particularly by the ECB in last summer, bolstered confidence and helped mitigate near-term risks. However, improved financial conditions are only slowly translating to the broader real economy. Prospects for 2013 are for a gradual reacceleration of activity through the year, with 1.4 % (1.3% in 2013) GDP growth in advanced economies and 5.5% (5.1% in 2013) growth in emerging market countries.

RSVP to this event, please email woojinlee@kusco.org. Seating is limited.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name in Full: Lee, Hoseung

Nationality: Republic of Korea
Address: 700 19th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20431, USA
Work: + 1-202-623-8209, Mobile: + 1-703-678-3088,
Fax: +1- 1-202-623-4945, E-mail: hlee3@imf.org

Current Position

Senior Advisor to the ED
Asia and the Pacific Constituency Office
International Monetary Fund

Educational Background

May. 1997 Univ. of Georgia(USA), MBA(2 years of study)

July. 1989 Joongang University(Korea), Master, Economics

Feb. 1987 Seoul National University(Korea), B. A., Economics

Professional Background

Nov. 2010 ~ Present	*Senior Advisor to the ED* *Asia and the Pacific Constituency Office* International Monetary Fund
Feb. 2009 ~ Oct. 2010	*Director of Economic Policy Division* , Economic Policy Bureau Ministry of Strategy and Finance, Republic of Korea – Formulated economic policy mix and economic forecast – Led the implementation of policy packages for overcoming global financial crisis – Formulated supplementary budget guidelines for countering the crisis – Organized National Agenda for enhancing growth potential
Feb. 2008 ~ Feb. 2009	*Director of Economic Analysis Division, Economic Policy Bureau* Ministry of Finance and Economy, Republic of Korea – Coordinated macroeconomic policy – Analyzed economic indicators on BOP and trade, consumption and investment – Reviewed world economic situation especially on advanced G3 economies and China – Analyzed economic developments and issued monthly ‘Green Book’ on recent domestic and foreign economic situation
Aug. 2006 ~ Feb. 2008	Assistant Secretary to the President, Economic Policy, Office of the President – Coordinated affairs for economic policy and international finance – Organized the weekly Economic and Financial Measures Meeting of ministers and Secretaries to the President – Assisted in writing the Presidential Address – Participated in evaluating and formulating the KOR-US FTA
Mar. 2005 ~ Aug. 2006	*Director of Employment and Education Policy Division, Economic Policy Bureau* Ministry of Finance and Economy, Republic of Korea – Coordinated policies for employment, labor market and education – Participated in drafting Labor Law reform for introducing a plural labor union system and restricting payment to union staff members – Participated in introduction of educational reforms to strengthen public education
Mar. 2002 ~ Mar. 2005	Finance Attache at the Korean Embassy at Washington DC – Analyzed economic and financial affairs in the US – Coordinated economic issues between Korea and the US
Jan. 1993 ~ Mar. 2002	Deputy Director, Financial Policy Bureau, Planning & Management Office, Economic Policy Bureau – Operated the Fund for managing public money – Coordinated affairs with National Assembly – Analyzed economic indicators and reviewed policy direction
Mar. 1990 ~ Mar. 1993	Lieutenant, Korean Army
Mar. 1987~Apr. 1988	Probational Deputy Director, Central Officer Training Institute, Ministry of Administration

Honors & Awards

Decoration from President in recognition of National Agenda (1999)

Introduction of International Organizations & Job Opportunities