KIHRA announced on June 14 that Lee has been appointed as its 17th chairman, effective June 15, with a term lasting until June 14, 2029.
His appointment followed a recommendation from the agency's executive recommendation committee and the Minister of Employment and Labor, culminating in presidential approval. Lee will oversee key operations, including vocational skills development, the national qualification system, and support for overseas employment.
A graduate of Seoul National University with a degree in sociology, Lee earned both his master's and doctoral degrees in labor relations from Cornell University. He has served as a professor at Chung-Ang University, focusing on labor markets, labor relations, and social policy.
Additionally, he has held various leadership roles, including chairman of the Public Cooperative Fund Foundation, chair of the Platform Labor Social Dialogue Forum, and chair of the Public Institutions Committee of the Economic and Social Labor Council, participating in social dialogue and policy coordination on labor issues.
KIHRA is a key institution responsible for developing and disseminating the National Competency Standards (NCS), managing national technical qualifications, and supporting overseas employment. Recently, it has focused on enhancing vocational training services and establishing a demand-driven HRD system in response to the spread of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies.
Lee stated, "It is crucial to enhance public awareness and trust in the agency's HRD services. I will strive to systematize HRD services to improve accessibility and usability for the public, effectively addressing potential job displacement and loss risks arising from the industrial structural changes driven by AI transformation (AX)."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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