■ Leaders
Standing Adviser, Gang-Min Ahn
College of Law, Seoul University
Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the Eastern Seoul District Prosecutor’s Office /
First Deputy Chief Prosecutor of Seoul District Prosecutors' Office /
Inspection Director of the Southern Seoul District Prosecutor’s Office /
Chief Inspector of the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office /
Chief of the Public Security Department of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office /
Director of Central Investigation Division of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office /
Chief Prosecutor of Seoul District Prosecutors’ Office /
Chairman of the Presidential Candidate Verification Committee of Hannara Party /
Chief of the Nomination Review Board of Hannara Party /
(Incumbent) Lawyer Ahn Kang-min /
(Incumbent) Standing Adviser of ASIATODAY
Decorations: Order of Service Merit – Red Stripes
Honorary Chairman, Kim Jun Young
Studied Economics at Sungkyunkwan University /
Doctor of Economics at the University of Minnesota
Passed the 14th Public Administration Examination /
Visiting professor at Harvard University /
Visiting professor at University of California, Berkely /
Member of the Council for International Social Security Studies, Sweden /
Chairman of the Advisory Committee of Price Policy, Ministry of Economy and Finance /
Chairman of the Higher Education Policy Advisory Committee, Ministry of Education /
President of the Korean Association of Public Finance /
President of the Korean Public Economy Association /
President of the Presidential Council of Korean Private Universities /
President of the Korean Council for University Education /
Chairman of the Economic, Humanities, and Social Research Council /
Adviser at Samsung Global Research /
President and Chairman of Sungkyunkwan University
(Incumbent) Advisory Member of the National Board of Education /
(Incumbent) Professor Emeritus at Sungkyunkwan University /
(Incumbent) Honorary Chairman at ASIATODAY
Authored Books:
Macroeconomics
Korea’s Price Economy
Korea’s Women’s Labor Economy
Korea’s Economic Opportunities for Great Transformation
Dignity of the Economies of Developed Countries
CEO, Chairman & Publisher Jong-Soon Woo
Master's degree in Politics, Korea University /
Bachelor's degree in Politics & Diplomacy, Sungkyunkwan University /
(Incumbent) Vice Chairman, Korea University Alumni Association /
(Incumbent) Vice Chairman, of Sungkyunkwan University Alumni Association /
Managing Editor of ASIATODAY /
Vice-President, Department of Editing, ASIATODAY /
CEO & President, ASIATODAY / Publisher /
CEO & Vice Chairman, ASIATODAY /
(Incumbent) CEO & Chairman, ASIATODAY
(Incumbent) Standing Advisor of Korean Red Cross /
(Incumbent) Vice President of the Korea America Friendship Society /
(Incumbent) President of the Korea-China Economy Association /
(Incumbent) Honorary Chairman, China Public Diplomacy & Culture Exchange Center /
(Incumbent) Co-leader of NGO Monitor for The Parliamentary Audit of The National Assembly of Republic of Korea /
Operation Director of The Good Law /
(Incumbent) Joint Representative, Korean Peninsula Peace Reunification Citizen Group Council /
Special Overseas Advisor of the China International Trade Promotion Committee, Sandongsung•Gwangdongsung Committee /
(Incumbent) Joint Representative of the South-North Cooperation National Movement Headquarters /
(Incumbent) Director, The Korea Future Foundation /
(Incumbent) Representative Committee Member of the Global e-Governance Forum /
(Incumbent) Chairman of Policy Advisory Committee of the Korean Beauty Society Corp. /
(Incumbent) Advisor to the Korea Central Esthetician's Association Corp. /
(Incumbent) Advisor to the Federation of K-Beauty Professionals Corp.
Decorations:
Presidential Citation – For his contributions to the development of the country and society through the civilian reunification movement /
Prime Ministerial Contribution Award - For his contributions to the development of the country and society through straightforward, fact-based reporting /
National Assembly Chairman Award - For his contributions to national development and assembly advancement /
Prime Ministerial Contribution Award – For his contributions to national development /
Contribution Plaque from Journalists Association of Korea – For his contributions to the harmony and development of the society of over 10,000 professional journalists across the country with the trust of the Korean media /
Citation from the National Tax Service - For his contributions to development of national tax administration and implementation of advanced tax administration /
The 11th Proud Politician & Business Person Award from Korea University /
Proud Sungkyun-In Award - For contribution to creation of a healthy media culture as well as development of the country and society /
Contribution Plaque from Korea Federation of Micro Enterprise – For his contributions to enhancement of competitiveness of small business owners and balanced national economic development /
The Proud Sungkyun Journalist Prize - For his contributions to development of impartial journalism /
Contribution Plaque from Sungkyunkwan University – For leading mobile innovation and contributing to national development through fair journalism /
Special Contribution Award from Korea University – For dedicating and serving the nation and society /
Special Appreciation Plaque from Korea Federation of Micro Enterprise - For protecting the interests of 7 million small business owners and contributing to the balanced development of society /
Contribution Plaque from Sungkyunkwan University – For leading mobile innovation and contributing to national development through fair journalism /
Contribution Award from Journalists Association of Korea – For his contributions to promotion of freedom of the press of Republic of Korea /
Exclusive News Award
Vice Chairman, SUN SANG SHIN
Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature, Korea University
Master’s degree in International Politics, Korea University
Ph.D in North Korean Studies, Dongguk University
Director of News Department, Buddhist Broadcasting System (BBS)
Research Director, Korea Press Foundation (KPF)
Executive Director, Management Division, KPF
Adjunct Professor of Korean Studies, Shandong University in China
President of BBS
Executive President, ASIATODAY
(Incumbent) Vice Chairman, ASIATODAY
Decorations: Production Award from Korea Broadcasting Journalists Club
Achievement Award from Korean Journalist Association
The 24th Proud Korea University Journalist Award
President, Hwang Seok Soon
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Broadcasting, Chung-Ang University
Master’s degree in Journalism and Broadcasting, Chung-Ang University
Director of social affairs department 2, Munhwa Ilbo
Director of industrial department, Munhwa Ilbo
Director of editorial department, Munhwa Ilbo
Editorial writer, Munhwa Ilbo
Editor-in-chief, Newsis
Editorial director, Newsis
Visiting professor, Chung-Ang University
(Incumbent) President of ASIATODAY
Authored Books: Let’s Pull Out Utility Poles
Let’s Do It Right
It's jobs, stupid!
Chief Editor, Ko Sung-Kook
Kyunggi High School /
Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Korea University /
Master’s degree in Political Science, Korea University /
Doctor’s degree in Political Science, Korea University
(Incumbent) Chief political commentator at Kosungkooktv /
(Incumbent) Chief Editor of ASIATODAY
Authored Books: Political Science for Teens
Ko Sung Kook’s Political Commentary and Politics
Liberal Brain and Conservative Heart - Which Side Are You On?
Ko Sung Kook’s Communist Declaration
Vice President/ Director of Planning and Coordination & Chief of Staff, Kim Gang Jung
Kyungdong High School /
Bachelor’s degree in Korean Language Education, Mokwon University /
Director General, Daejeon Headquarters at Jungbu Maeil /
Editor-in-chief at news TNT /
CEO at news TNT /
Grand journalist at ASIATODAY /
Director of Daejeon & Chungcheong Headquarters at ASIATODAY /
(Incumbent) Vice President, Director of Planning and Coordination, Chief of Staff at ASIATODAY
Vice President / Head of Future Strategy Office, Song Tae-Jung
Soongsil High School
Bachelor of Sociology, Korea University
Master/Doctor of Economics, Korea University Graduate School
Researcher at LG Economic Research Institute /
Senior Researcher of Management Research Office at Woori Financial Group /
Head of Management Innovation Office/Strategic Planning Department at Woori Financial Group /
Head of Sillim Southern Branch/COEX Intersection Branch at Woori Bank/SH Corporation Financial Center /
Head/General Manager of Strategic Planning Department at Woori Bank /
General Manager/Executive Director of Brand Strategy Office at Woori Financial Group /
Vice President at Woori Financial Management Research Institute /
(Incumbent) Vice President / Head of Future Strategy Office at ASIATODAY
Decorations: Commendation of Chairman of the Financial Services Commission (2014)
Head of Digital Media Headquarters & Executive Director, Jong-Chul Kim
Ph.D. in Tourism, Kyung Hee University (Major in Convention Exhibition Management)
Master’s degree, Kyung Hee University Graduate School of Media and Information (Major in Broadcasting)
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Broadcasting, Kyung Hee University
Head of Economic Team, Anchor, chief of Press Production Dept., Social Dept. II, Culture Dept. at MBN
Head of Digital Vudei Bureau, Chief of Integrated News Operation Center at maekyung.com
Director of Reportage Dept., Director of AD Marketing, Director of News Bureau at Maeil Business TV
Director of Heemang Foundation
Member of The Peaceful Unification Advisory Council
Head of Editorial Office & New Media Dept./ Managing Director at ASIATODAY
(Incumbent) Songpa-gu Office Convention Advisor
(Incumbent) Special Professor at Seoul Media Institute of Technology
(Incumbent) Visiting Professor at Inha University
(Incumbent) Head of Digital Media Headquarters/ Executive Director at ASIATODAY
Authored Books: Simple Leadership
How Did My Friend Singa Become Rich
Why Salmons Don’t Come Back
Decorations: Two Presidential Commendations
Hong Sung Hyun Press Award (Planned Reporting Category)
Grand Prize for Program Planning from Korea Broadcasting Commission
Head of Editorial Review Office & Director of Economic Research Institute & Managing Director, Yi-Suk Kim
Seoul National University Bachelor's degree in Economics / Yeungnam University Master's degree in Economics / Ph.D in Economics, New York University
Economic Analyst of National Assembly Budget Office / Researcher of Gyeonggi Research Institute / Researcher of Korea Economic Research Institute /
Research Director of Korea Institution and Economics Association / Editor-in-Chief of The Korean Hayek Society
Director of The Korea Association of Public Policy / Head of Institute for Market Economy System / Editorialist of ASIATODAY /
Director of AsiaToday Economic Research Institute
Received Grand Prize for Publishing Category in 'The 25th Market Economy Awards' by FKI (2014) /
Received Excellent Academic Book Award for Social Science Category by the National Academy of Sciences, Republic of Korea (2007) /
Received Award for Publishing Category in 'The 15th Market Economy Awards' by FKI (2004) /
Authored Books: 50 Events that Changed the World Economy / Why I Turned into a Liberalist / Prosperity Comes from Liberalism /
Market Economy Principles / Human & Economy & Nation (translated) / Great Ideas of the 12 Liberal Thinkers
Head of Editorial Office, Kang Ju Nam
Jinju High School
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Yonsei University
Scholarship at Missouri State University, U.S.
Head of Political Department, The Herald Economic
Head of Social Affairs Department, The Herald Economic
Head of Financial Securities Department, The Herald Economic
Head of International Affairs Department, The Herald Economic
Head of Real Estate Team, The Herald Economic
Head of Business Team, The Herald Economic
Head of Industry Department, The Herald Economic
Head of Industry Department, Digital Times
Head of Industry Department, Korea Economy (Construction Economy)
Head of Industry II Department, ASIATODAY
Head of Economic Policy Department, ASIATODAY
Head of Public Enterprises Department, ASIATODAY
Head of Social Affairs Department, ASIATODAY
Head of Industry Department, ASIATODAY
(Incumbent) Head of Editorial Office, ASIATODAY
Authored Book: Making Money From Home With Cyber Stock Investment
Decorations: The Journalist of the Month Award by the Korean Journalist Association
(“Unveiling Foreign Big Hands”)
Head of AD Marketing Office, Chae Mok Son
Bachelor of Philosophy, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies /
Master of Insurance Management, Graduate School of Trade, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Deputy Director of Advertising Bureau, Segye Ilbo /
(Incumbent) Chief of AD Marketing Office, ASIATODAY
