Dear Members,
President
Kwon, Won Soon
Dear Members of the Association of Korean Economic Studies (AKES),
I am Won Soon Kwon, honored to serve as the 22nd president of the Association of Korean Economic Studies (AKES) in 2024.
As you are aware, the AKES was established with the mission of contributing to the development of the Korean economy through economic theory, empirical analysis, and policy recommendations.
Since our founding in 1997, the association has not only fostered academic exchanges and advanced scholarly development but has also played a significant role in the growth of the Korean economy. This has been achieved through hosting more than 70 domestic and international academic events and publishing more than 850 papers in both Korean and English journals.
The progress we have made in both academic and practical fields has been possible due to the active participation and support of our members, as well as the dedication and leadership of our past presidents and executives. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all those who have contributed to the association’s growth.
As the 22nd president, together with our executives, I pledge to uphold and build upon the achievements of our society. Particularly during this time when the Korean economy is facing a rapid recession following the COVID-19 pandemic, we will focus on gathering insights, raising critical issues, and finding viable solutions. Additionally, we will strive to produce significant academic research and foster knowledge sharing and exchange among scholars, which remain the core objectives of our association.
We earnestly seek your continued interest, support, and active participation to ensure the ongoing development and success of our association. Thank you.
Best regards,