Dear Members of the Korean Economic Research Association,
President
Lee Sang-don
Greetings!
I am Lee Sang-don, the newly appointed president of the 23rd term. It is a great honor to stand in this distinguished position, and I feel both profound gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility. I pledge to make every effort for the continued development of our association.
Since its establishment in 1997, our association has actively responded to the diverse challenges faced by the Korean economy amid the rapidly changing global economic environment. We have focused on refining macroeconomic and microeconomic theories, expanding the foundation for empirical research, and proposing strategic policy alternatives through the analysis of policy effects. Through these efforts, we have played a leading role in presenting practical solutions.
Such achievements have been made possible thanks to the dedicated efforts of past presidents, executive members, and the passionate participation of our members who have contributed to the advancement of the association through their scholarly enthusiasm. I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to all of you.
Recently, both the global and Korean economies have been facing complex challenges, including increased economic burdens due to climate change, the reorganization of global supply chains, accelerated digital transformation, and demographic changes. In response to these changes, the Korean Economic Research Association will strive to conduct more effective research and strengthen its role as an academic platform for exploring policy alternatives. Furthermore, we will work to share our research outcomes more closely with policy makers and the industrial sector, while promoting knowledge exchange among scholars to lead the sustainable development of the Korean economy.
Your continuous interest and active participation are the most essential driving forces behind the growth of our association. I kindly ask for your unwavering support and enthusiastic involvement in the future as well. I look forward to collaborating with you to produce more meaningful research achievements.
Once again, I extend my sincere gratitude.
President of the 23rd Term of the Korean Economic Research Association,