Korea Textile Industry Association Appoints Byeon Yeong-man as New Executive Vice President

The Korea Textile Industry Association (KTIA) announced on June 9 that it has appointed Byeon Yeong-man, former policy planning director of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, as its new Executive Vice President. Byeon will officially take office on June 15, with a term of three years.

Byeon graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in public administration and earned a master's degree in business administration from San Francisco State University. He also completed a doctoral program in business administration at Soongsil University and entered public service through the 35th National Examination for Public Officials.

He has held various positions, including director of investment policy at the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, director of the Technology Regulation Response Bureau at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, ministerial policy advisor, and policy planning director. Most recently, he served as the Executive Vice President of the Korea Iron and Steel Association, addressing industry issues.

KTIA expects Byeon to leverage his administrative experience and understanding of the industry in areas such as industrial policy, technology regulation, and investment planning to strengthen the competitiveness of the textile and fashion industry.

Byeon stated, "I feel a great sense of responsibility in taking on the important role of Executive Vice President of KTIA. I will do my utmost to enhance the competitiveness of the textile and fashion industry and promote sustainable development, drawing on my over 30 years of experience at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy."