Busan Finance Center

부산국제금융진흥원 영문

스킵네비게이션
Busan Finance Center President

President's activities

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  • 181 President Rhee Meets with Deputy Director WEN Ping of Qianhai Authority

    President Rhee Meets with Deputy Director WEN Ping of Qianhai Authority

    President Myongho Rhee met with Deputy Director WEN Ping and her delegation from the Authority of Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone during their visit to BIFC on Thursday, May 14, 2026. At the meeting, President Rhee was briefed on Shenzhen’s policy efforts and achievements in fostering advanced service industries, particularly the financial industry. He also introduced Busan’s financial hub development strategy and its efforts to foster the fintech industry. Th participants exchanged views on potential areas of financial technology cooperation between Shenzhen and Busan.Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026Venue: D-Space, BIFCParticipant: President Myongho Rhee; Deputy Director WEN Ping and delegation, Authority of Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation ZoneMain Topics: Busan’s financial hub strategy; Shenzhen’s advanced service industry and financial industry development; fintech development; financial technology cooperation between Shenzhen and Busan

    BFC관리자 2026-05-18 VIEWS21

  • 180 President Rhee Attends 80th Anniversary Ceremony of Pusan National University

    President Rhee Attends 80th Anniversary Ceremony of Pusan National University

    President Myongho Rhee attended the 80th anniversary ceremony of Pusan National University, held at the university’s 10.16 Memorial Hall on Thursday, May 14, 2026. President Rhee congratulated Pusan National University on its 80 years of history and tradition, and expressed his hope that the university’s professional talent development programmes for Busan as an international financial center would achieve significant success. Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026Event: 80th Anniversary Ceremony of Pusan National UniversityVenue: 10.16 Memorial Hall, Pusan National UniversityMain Topics: 80th anniversary of Pusan National University; professional talent development for Busan as an international financial center

    BFC관리자 2026-05-15 VIEWS15

  • 179 President Rhee Celebrates DB Securities’ Move into BIFC 63F D-Space

    President Rhee Celebrates DB Securities’ Move into BIFC 63F D-Space

    President Myongho Rhee held a meeting on Friday, May 8, 2026, to celebrate DB Securities’ move into D-Space on the 63rd floor of BIFC. President Rhee congratulated DB Securities on its successful move into the space and exchanged views with the company’s representatives.Date: Friday, May 8, 2026Venue: D-Space, 63F, BIFC

    BFC관리자 2026-05-08 VIEWS13

  • 178 President Rhee Attends Financial Seminar by Professor John Campbell of Harvard University

    President Rhee Attends Financial Seminar by Professor John Campbell of Harvard University

    President Myongho Rhee attended a financial seminar by Professor John Campbell of Harvard University’s Department of Economics on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The seminar was hosted by the Korean Association of Financial Engineering, chaired by Professor Ahn Seryung, and held at the University Theatre of Pukyong National University. Professor Campbell delivered a lecture on recent changes in financial markets and asset allocation strategies.Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026Event: Financial Seminar by Professor John Campbell of Harvard UniversityVenue: University Theatre, Pukyong National UniversityHost: Korean Association of Financial EngineeringSpeaker: Professor John Campbell, Department of Economics, Harvard UniversityTheme: Recent Changes in Financial Markets and Asset Allocation Strategies

    BFC관리자 2026-05-08 VIEWS14

  • 177 President Rhee Attends Maritime Finance Forum for the 2028 UN Ocean Conference

    President Rhee Attends Maritime Finance Forum for the 2028 UN Ocean Conference

    President Myongho Rhee attended the Maritime Finance Forum for the 2028 UN Ocean Conference, hosted by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries at Paradise Hotel Busan on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The forum was held under the theme “Towards UNOC4: Conference on SDG14 — Closing the Finance and Implementation Gaps.” At the forum, President Rhee discussed ways to promote maritime finance for the preservation of marine ecosystems and expressed his support for the successful hosting of the UN Ocean Conference. Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026Event: Maritime Finance Forum for the 2028 UN Ocean ConferenceVenue: Paradise Hotel BusanHost: Ministry of Oceans and FisheriesTheme: Towards UNOC4: Conference on SDG14 — Closing the Finance and Implementation GapsMain Topics: Maritime finance for marine ecosystem preservation; successful hosting of the UN Ocean Conference

    BFC관리자 2026-05-07 VIEWS15

  • 176 President Rhee Attends 30th Anniversary Ceremony of KRX Derivatives Market

    President Rhee Attends 30th Anniversary Ceremony of KRX Derivatives Market

    President Myongho Rhee attended the 30th anniversary ceremony of the Korea Exchange, or KRX, derivatives market, hosted by KRX at Lotte Hotel Busan on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. At the ceremony, President Rhee congratulated KRX on the achievements of Korea’s derivatives market, which has grown into a globally recognized derivatives market. He also listened to KRX’s explanation of future development measures, including the expansion of listed products and the enhancement of market operation stabilityDate: Wednesday, May 6, 2026Event: 30th Anniversary Ceremony of KRX Derivatives MarketVenue: Lotte Hotel BusanHost: Korea ExchangeMain Topics: Achievements of Korea’s derivatives market; expansion of listed products; enhancement of market operation stability

    BFC관리자 2026-05-06 VIEWS13

  • 175 President Rhee Meets with Digital Finance Forum Representatives

    President Rhee Meets with Digital Finance Forum Representatives

    President Myongho Rhee met with representatives of the Digital Finance Forum on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, including Professor Hong Tae-ho of Pusan National University, Co-Chair of the Digital Finance Forum; Professor Cho Yong-bok of Dong-A University, Organizing Committee Chair; and Professor Kim Eun-mi of Pusan National University, Public Relations Committee Chair. At the meeting, participants discussed the future direction of Busan as a digital financial center and the plan for the 7th Digital Finance Forum, scheduled to be held in June 2026. Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Venue: Busan Finance Center, BIFCMain Topics: Development of Busan as a digital financial center; plan for the 7th Digital Finance Forum

    BFC관리자 2026-04-29 VIEWS11

  • 174 President Rhee Attends ECCK Busan CEO Forum

    President Rhee Attends ECCK Busan CEO Forum

    President Myongho Rhee attended the ECCK Busan CEO Forum hosted by the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea, or ECCK, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the invitation of Stefan Ernst, Secretary General of ECCK, and Andrew Millard, Busan Representative of ECCK. At the breakfast forum, President Rhee promoted Busan as a financial hub and listened to the management-related challenges faced by participating companies. Park Sung-ho, Commissioner of the Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority, also participated in the event and exchanged views with representatives of European companies based in Busan.Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026Time: 7:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Event: ECCK Busan CEO ForumVenue: Wyndham Grand BusanHost: European Chamber of Commerce in KoreaTopic: “Overview of BJFEZ – Key Achievements and Future Directions”Speaker·Panelist: Park Sung-ho, Commissioner, Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority

    BFC관리자 2026-04-29 VIEWS12

  • 173 President Rhee Discusses ASEAN+3 Digital Bond Market Forum(DBMF) in Busan

    President Rhee Discusses ASEAN+3 Digital Bond Market Forum(DBMF) in Busan

    President Myongho Rhee met with Heo Gyu-man, an ADB secondee and senior official from the Financial Supervisory Service, and Yoon Dong-jin, Financial Hub Cooperation Officer of Busan Metropolitan City, at BIFC 63 D-Space on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The meeting focused on the potential hosting of an ASEAN+3 Digital Bond Market Forum meeting in Busan. Participants exchanged views on current ASEAN+3 financial cooperation, issues being discussed between ADB and member countries, including the Asian Bond Markets Initiative, the Digital Bond Market Forum, and voluntary carbon markets, and ways to support hosting the meeting in Busan. Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026Venue: D-Space, BIFC

    BFC관리자 2026-04-21 VIEWS14

  • 172 President Rhee Meets with FATF TREIN Heads

    President Rhee Meets with FATF TREIN Heads

    President Myongho Rhee met over lunch with Joel Godard, outgoing head of FATF TREIN, and Masha Rechova, who was scheduled to assume the role of head the following week, on Monday, April 20, 2026. President Rhee expressed his appreciation to Mr. Godard for his efforts and cooperation in supporting Busan’s development as an international financial center, congratulated Rechova on her upcoming appointment, and discussed ways to continue cooperation between Busan Finance Center and FATF.Date: Monday, April 20, 2026Main Topics: Appreciation for cooperation with FATF TREIN; appointment of new representative; continued cooperation between Busan Finance Center and FATF

    BFC관리자 2026-04-20 VIEWS14

  • 171 President Rhee Chairs Final Report Presentation of BNK Maritime Finance Future Strategy Think-Lab

    President Rhee Chairs Final Report Presentation of BNK Maritime Finance Future Strategy Think-Lab

    President Myongho Rhee chaired the final report presentation of the BNK Maritime Finance Future Strategy Think-Lab, held at the main conference room of BNK Financial Group headquarters on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. President Rhee served as the overall chair of the think lab, which completed its final report after five months of work across four areas: internal capability enhancement, shipping and ports, shipbuilding and equipment, and the Arctic route. The results were presented at BNK Financial Group’s executive forum. The presentation was attended by around 100 participants, including Bin Dae-in, Chairman of BNK Financial Group; Kim Sung-joo, President of Busan Bank; Shin Myung-ho, President of BNK Investment & Securities; and other CEOs and senior executives of BNK Financial Group and its affiliates. Following the presentation, participants noted that the session provided a valuable opportunity to consider BNK Financial Group’s future maritime finance strategy and expressed their expectation that the report would lead to practical implementation.Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026Event: Final Report Presentation of BNK Maritime Finance Future Strategy Think-LabVenue: Main Conference Room, BNK Financial Group HeadquartersParticipant: Overall Chair of the BNK Maritime Finance Future Strategy Think-LabAttendees: Around 100 participants, including the Chairman of BNK Financial Group, the President of Busan Bank, the President of BNK Investment & Securities, and other CEOs and senior executivesMain Topics: Final report of the think lab; internal capability enhancement; shipping and ports; shipbuilding and equipment; Arctic route; future maritime finance strategy

    BFC관리자 2026-04-14 VIEWS15

  • 170 President Rhee Meets with Han Ilhan of Catalis Strategies

    President Rhee Meets with Han Ilhan of Catalis Strategies

    President Myongho Rhee met with Han Ilhan, Managing Director of Catalis Strategies and adviser to the Chairman of Uzbekistan’s state-owned mining company TMK, at the D-Space lounge on the 63rd floor of BIFC on Monday, April 13, 2026. During the meeting, President Rhee exchanged views on Uzbekistan’s privatization of major state-owned enterprises, cooperation with domestic and overseas stock exchanges, and related financial cooperation opportunities.Date: Monday, April 13, 2026Event: Meeting with Han Ilhan of Catalis StrategiesVenue: D-Space, BIFCMain Topics: Privatization of Uzbekistan’s state-owned enterprises; cooperation with domestic and overseas stock exchanges; financial cooperation opportunities

    BFC관리자 2026-04-13 VIEWS16

  • 169 Investment Promotion Session for Financial Companies in the Seoul Metropolitan Area

    Investment Promotion Session for Financial Companies in the Seoul Metropolitan Area

    President Myongho Rhee hosted an investment promotion session for asset management companies, venture capital firms, and other financial companies in the Seoul metropolitan area at Conrad Seoul in Yeouido on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. At the session, President Rhee introduced Busan’s growth potential and investment environment as a financial hub. Speakers included Son Young-chae, Head of the National Growth Fund Promotion Team at the Financial Services Commission; Seo Jong-gun, President of Busan Technology Startup Investment Agency; Shin Sang-jun, Team Leader at Korea Growth Investment Corporation; and Jung Woo-sung, CEO of Waterline Partners. The session provided an opportunity to share government policy support related to the National Growth Fund, investment opportunities in innovative startups, and Busan’s investment environment with around 120 participating companies. Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026Event: Investment Promotion Session for Financial Companies in the Seoul Metropolitan AreaVenue: Conrad Seoul, YeouidoSpeakers: Son Young-chae, Head of the National Growth Fund Promotion Team, Financial Services Commission; Seo Jong-gun, President of Busan Technology Startup Investment Agency; Shin Sang-jun, Team Leader, Korea Growth Investment Corporation; Jung Woo-sung, CEO of Waterline PartnersMain Topics: Busan’s growth potential as a financial hub; investment environment; National Growth Fund; investment opportunities in innovative startups

    BFC관리자 2026-04-08 VIEWS14

  • 168 President Rhee Meets with GULP Participants

    President Rhee Meets with GULP Participants

    President Myongho Rhee met with participants and officials of the Seoul Global Urban Leaders Program, or GULP, during their visit to Busan Finance Center on Friday, April 3, 2026. President Rhee exchanged views with the participants on key areas of interest and encouraged them during their training programme.Date: Friday, April 3, 2026Event: Meeting with GULP ParticipantsVenue: D-Space, BIFCParticipant: GULP participants and officialsMain Topics: Exchange of views on major areas of interest; encouragement for training participants

    BFC관리자 2026-04-03 VIEWS16

  • 167 President Rhee Hosts the 17th Busan Financial Hub Forum

    President Rhee Hosts the 17th Busan Financial Hub Forum

    President Myongho Rhee hosted the 17th Busan Financial Hub Forum on Thursday, April 2, 2026, chaired by Park Byung-won. The forum featured presentations on the current state of Korean shipping companies, a comparative study of financial regulations in Korea and the Dubai International Financial Centre, and an introduction to the 2026 WAIFC Annual General Meeting in Busan.Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026Event: 17th Busan Financial Hub ForumChair: Park Byung-wonParticipant: President Myongho RheeMain Topics: Korean shipping companies; comparison of financial regulations in Korea and the Dubai International Financial Centre; 2026 WAIFC Annual General Meeting in Busan

    BFC관리자 2026-04-02 VIEWS15