Incheon Port Authority Appoints New Vice Presidents for Management and Operations

by Yujin Kim Posted : September 30, 2026, 11:36Updated : September 30, 2026, 11:36

Incheon Port Authority (IPA) announced on September 30 that Kim Kwang has been appointed as the new Vice President of Management and Jung Sang-gu as the Vice President of Operations.


The terms for the Vice Presidents of Management and Operations at IPA are set for two years, with the possibility of annual reappointment in accordance with relevant regulations.


Kim Kwang, the new Vice President of Management, graduated from Sejong University with a degree in Information and Communication Engineering and completed a master's program in Legislative Politics and Security Policy at Incheon University. He has previously served as an administrative officer at the Blue House, a senior secretary in a member of the National Assembly's office, and the chief of staff for the Mayor of Incheon. His extensive experience in central government, the National Assembly, and local government is expected to contribute to the management and key policy responses of the authority.


Jung Sang-gu, the new Vice President of Operations, graduated from Jeonbuk National University with a degree in Agricultural Chemistry and is a maritime and fisheries administration expert with 30 years of experience in the field. He has held positions such as Director of the Shipping and Port Division in Busan, Director of the Ulsan Regional Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Office, and Director of the Pyeongtaek Regional Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Office. He brings a wealth of policy experience and field expertise in shipping policy and port operations.


An IPA official stated, "We expect the newly appointed Vice Presidents of Management and Operations to effectively address key issues at Incheon Port based on their accumulated experience and expertise in policy and administration, as well as shipping and port sectors, contributing to the authority's management innovation and enhancement of port competitiveness."





* This article has been translated by AI.