The lineup of contributors to Rotary, Seoul Economic Daily's column featuring prominent figures, is changing. Writing the Rotary column for September and October 2026 will be Kim Sung-sup, distinguished professor at Hanyang University and adviser to YK Law Firm; Ahn Do-geol, a lawmaker of the Democratic Party of Korea; Ahn Hyung-joon, commissioner of the National Data Agency; Lee Ji-hyung, chairman of the Seoul Investment Promotion Foundation; and Lee Heon-wook, president of the Korea Real Estate Board (listed in Korean alphabetical order). Over the next two months, the contributors will analyze a range of issues across politics, the economy and industry, and offer clear perspectives on the path forward for Korean society. Readers' support is welcome.
◇Kim Sung-sup, Distinguished Professor at Hanyang University and Adviser to YK Law Firm
△Born 1970 in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province △B.A. in economics, Seoul National University △M.B.A., KDI School of Public Policy and Management △M.A. and Ph.D. in economics, Illinois State University △Passed the 39th higher civil service examination △Director of the startup promotion division and the venture policy division, Small and Medium Business Administration △Executive director, Atinum Investment △Researcher, Fraunhofer Institute, Germany △Director general for regional enterprise policy, Ministry of SMEs and Startups △Secretary for SMEs and startups, Office of the Senior Secretary for Economic Affairs, Office of the President △Vice minister, Ministry of SMEs and Startups
◇Ahn Do-geol, Lawmaker of the Democratic Party of Korea
△Born 1965 in Hwasun, South Jeolla Province △B.A. in business administration, Seoul National University △M.A. in public administration, Graduate School of Seoul National University △M.P.A., Harvard University △Passed the 33rd higher civil service examination △Second vice minister, Ministry of Economy and Finance △Member of the 22nd National Assembly △Member of the National Assembly's Finance, Economy and Planning Committee △Member of the National Assembly's Special Committee on Budget and Accounts △Standing vice chair, Democratic Party of Korea policy committee △Deputy floor leader, Democratic Party of Korea
◇Ahn Hyung-joon, Commissioner of the National Data Agency
△Born 1968 in Jecheon, North Chungcheong Province △B.A. in economics, Korea University △Passed the 40th higher civil service examination △Director general, Statistical Data Hub Bureau, Statistics Korea △Director general, Statistical Policy Bureau, Statistics Korea △Director, Gyeongin Regional Statistics Office, Statistics Korea △Commissioner, Statistics Korea △Commissioner, National Data Agency
◇Lee Ji-hyung, Chairman of the Seoul Investment Promotion Foundation
△Born 1965 in Jecheon, North Chungcheong Province △B.A. in English language and literature, Korea University △M.S. in technology management, State University of New York △Director general, North America regional headquarters, KOTRA △Head of the investment planning office, Invest KOREA, KOTRA △Executive vice president and head of the economic cooperation and trade division, KOTRA
◇Lee Heon-wook, President of the Korea Real Estate Board
△Born 1968 in Uiryeong, South Gyeongsang Province △College of Engineering, Seoul National University △Passed the 40th bar examination △Attorney, Shin & Kim △Chair of the livelihood economy committee, Lawyers for a Democratic Society △Head of the People's Livelihood Hope Center, People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy △Managing attorney, Jeongmyeong Law Firm △President, Gyeonggi Housing and Urban Development Corporation
