Busan Finance Center

부산국제금융진흥원 영문

스킵네비게이션
Busan Finance Center President

President's activities

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  • 136 President MyongHo Rhee Visits the Bank of Korea Frankfurt Office

    President MyongHo Rhee Visits the Bank of Korea Frankfurt Office

    President MyongHo Rhee of the Busan Finance Center visited the Bank of Korea’s Frankfurt Office and met with Office Head Yong-bok Kim. They exchanged views on the European Central Bank’s recent monetary policy developments and current policy trends related to stablecoins in Europe.Date: Tuesday morning, September 30, 2025Location: Bank of Korea (BOK) Frankfurt Office

    BFC관리자 2025-09-30 VIEWS533

  • 135 President MyongHo Rhee Visits the Deutsche Bundesbank

    President MyongHo Rhee Visits the Deutsche Bundesbank

    President MyongHo Rhee of the Busan Finance Center visited the Deutsche Bundesbank in Frankfurt. The meeting covered recent policy developments on the digital euro and an exchange of views on the European Central Bank’s stance and preparations regarding stablecoins following the enactment of the U.S. “Genius Act.”Date: Tuesday afternoon, September 30, 2025Location: Frankfurt, Germany

    BFC관리자 2025-09-30 VIEWS629

  • 134 Connecting Global Hubs: President Rhee at WAIFC AGM

    Connecting Global Hubs: President Rhee at WAIFC AGM

    President MyongHo Rhee of the Busan Finance Center attended the World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) 2025 Annual General Meeting in Frankfurt, participating in agenda proceedings and engaging with key delegates from international financial centers.Date: Monday, September 29, 2025Location: Frankfurt, Germany

    BFC관리자 2025-09-29 VIEWS540

  • 133 President MyongHo Rhee Meets Vietnam’s First Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh

    President MyongHo Rhee Meets Vietnam’s First Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh

    President MyongHo Rhee of the Busan Finance Center met with Vietnam’s First Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh and vice-ministerial officials from various Vietnamese ministries at the Hilton Frankfurt. The delegation outlined Vietnam’s policy direction and commitment to developing international financial centers in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. President Rhee and the delegation also exchanged views on future cooperation between Busan and the cities of Ho Chi Minh and Da Nang.

    BFC관리자 2025-09-29 VIEWS520

  • 132 President Rhee Attends the WAIFC AGM Eve Reception

    President Rhee Attends the WAIFC AGM Eve Reception

    President MyongHo Rhee of the Busan Finance Center (BFC) attended the eve reception of the World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Frankfurt, where he exchanged views and strengthened ties with executives from international financial centers participating in the AGM.

    BFC관리자 2025-09-28 VIEWS544

  • 131 President MyongHo Rhee welcomes delegation from SERC and MKEX from Cambodia

    President MyongHo Rhee welcomes delegation from SERC and MKEX from Cambodia

    On August 18, 2025, President Myoungho Rhee of the Busan Finance Center welcomed a delegation from the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC), led by Director General H.E. Sou Socheat, Deputy Director General Vin Pheakdey, and Director Khun Kimleang, along with Hyunjoo Lee, Chairwoman of the Mekong Digital Asset Exchange, and CEO Changhoon Lee and Jihoon Lee from BDAN, Kwanghae Won, Director from Busan Techno Park. During the visit to the Busan International Finance Center, the they exchanged views on the development of Busan as an international financial hub and explored opportunities for bilateral cooperation in digital finance.

    BFC관리자 2025-08-18 VIEWS833

  • 130 Dialogue with Chinese Consul General on Advancing Busan’s Global Finance Role

    Dialogue with Consul General of China in Busan, Chen Ribiao and Counselor Guo Chunshui

    On Thursday, July 17, President MyongHo Rhee of the Busan Finance Center met with Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Busan, Chen Ribiao, Counselor Guo Chunshui, Consul Wang Dongsheng, Representative of Seoul Office of ICBC, Ye Hyohyang, and Representative of Busan Office of ICBC, Won Sobin to discuss potential areas of collaboration in advancing Busan’s development as an international financial center.

    BFC관리자 2025-07-17 VIEWS922

  • 129 Strengthening Ties with DIFC: Regulatory Autonomy and Innovation in Focus

    Strengthening Ties with DIFC: Regulatory Autonomy and Innovation in Focus

    On July 1, 2025, President MyongHo Rhee visited the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and its Innovation Hub to meet with DIFC leadership and discuss Dubai’s fintech cluster development strategy and legal system based on common law. The DIFC team shared insights on their regulatory autonomy, innovation-friendly frameworks, and the operation of their fintech hub.In the photo: from left Alya Al Zarouni, COO of DIFC and Myongho Rhee, President of BFC

    BFC관리자 2025-07-01 VIEWS987

  • 128 Strengthening Korea–Qatar Financial Ties: President Visits Qatar Financial Centre

    Strengthening Korea–Qatar Financial Ties: President Visits Qatar Financial Centre

    On June 29, 2025, President MyongHo Rhee met with Yousuf Al-Jaida, CEO of the Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFCA), in Doha, Qatar to discuss practical avenues for cooperation between Busan and Qatar in the financial and maritime sectors. During the meeting, President Rhee introduced Busan’s strategy as a maritime capital and emerging financial hub, expressed strong interest in deepening engagement in areas such as regulatory innovation, fintech, and investment promotion.In the Photo: from left, Henk J. Hoogheodora, Chief of Financial Services Sector, QFCA, Minkyung Kwon, MyongHo Rhee, President of BFC, and Yousuf Al-Jaida, CEO of QFCA

    BFC관리자 2025-06-29 VIEWS909

  • 127 President Visits Tanger Med Port in Morocco

    President MyongHo Rhee Visits Tanger Med Port in Morocco

    On June 26, 2025, President MyongHo Rhee met with representatives from Tanger Med Port Authority (TMPA) in Tangier, Morocco, to share insights on port digitalization and sustainable infrastructure development. The TMPA team introduced their smart port initiatives and digital transformation practices, while President Rhee presented Busan’s vision for growing as a global maritime financial hub grounded in the blue economy.In the photo: from left Myongho Ree, President of BFC, and Chawki Benouarrek, Chief Digitalization Group of Tanger Med Special Agency

    BFC관리자 2025-06-26 VIEWS902

  • 126 President Myongho Rhee meets WAIFC Chair in Casablanca

    President meets WAIFC Chair in Casablanca

    On June 25, 2025, BFC President Myongho Rhee met with Lamia Merzouki, COO of Casablanca Finance City Authority (CFCA) and Chair of the World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC), to exchange updates on the financial center strategies of both Busan and Casablanca. The discussion highlighted shared priorities in sustainable finance, particularly the development of voluntary carbon markets (VCM), where both sides expressed strong alignment and interest in collaboration. The meeting also served as an opportunity to strengthen ties within the WAIFC network and explore future joint initiatives. In the photo: from left Bouchra Mikou, Sara Imzil, Aziz Khyari, Director of CFCA, Aida Bouanani, Director of CFCA, Lamia Merzouki, COO of CFCA, Myongho Rhee, President of BFC, Euna Kim, Minkyung Kwon, and Mourad Fathallah, Head of Strategy of CFCA

    BFC관리자 2025-06-25 VIEWS867

  • 125 BFC Shares Sustainable Finance Strategy with FC4S Secretariat

    BFC Shares Sustainable Finance Strategy with FC4S Secretariat

    On June 24, 2025, BFC President Myongho Rhee met with the Secretariat of the Financial Centres for Sustainability (FC4S), a UNDP-hosted network, to share Busan’s strategic direction in sustainable finance and explore future collaboration. The meeting covered Busan’s policy priorities, including voluntary carbon markets, ESG investment, and financial innovation. The two sides also discussed BFC’s participation in the FC4S Steering Committee and the upcoming FC4S Annual General Meeting. In the photo: from left,Minkyoung Kwon, Euna Kim,Mahenau Agha, Senior Sustainable Finance Advisor of UNDP, Myongho Rhee, President of BFC, Stephen Nolan, Managing Director of FC4S,

    BFC관리자 2025-06-24 VIEWS851

  • 124 BFC and TheCityUK Discuss Pathways to Global Finance Leadership

    BFC and TheCityUK Discuss Pathways to Global Finance Leadership

    On June 25, 2025, President MyongHo Rhee visited TheCityUK in London to discuss strategies for enhancing Busan’s competitiveness as an international financial center. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on regulatory frameworks, investor engagement, and global positioning, with TheCityUK offering insights based on London’s experience as a leading global hub. They also discussed opportunities for collaboration in the lead-up to the 2026 WAIFC Annual General Meeting, which will be hosted in Busan.In the photo from left Minkyung Kwon, Euna Kim, Miles Celic, CEO of TheCityUK, Myongho Rhee, President of BFC, Anna Rogers and Zaochen Mao

    BFC관리자 2025-06-24 VIEWS836

  • 123 BFC President Meets Z/Yen CEO to Discuss Legal Frameworks and Global Collaboration

    President MyongHo Rhee Meets Z/Yen CEO to Discuss Legal Frameworks and Global Collaboration

    On June 23, 2025, BFC President MyongHo Rhee met with Mike Wardle, CEO of Z/Yen Group, in London to discuss ways to boost Busan’s global financial competitiveness. The conversation covered the importance of introducing common law principles to enhance Busan’s legal and regulatory environment, as well as collaboration opportunities ahead of the 2026 WAIFC Annual General Meeting, which Busan will host. In the photo: from left, Euna Kim, President MyongHo Rhee, CEO Mike Wardle, Minkyung Kwon.

    BFC관리자 2025-06-23 VIEWS838

  • 122 President Myongho Lee Meets IMO Secretary-General to Discuss Maritime Decarbonization

    President Myongho Rhee Meets IMO Secretary-General to Discuss Maritime Decarbonization

    On June 24, 2025, President Myongho Rhee met with Arsenio Domínguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), in London to exchange views on the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework for the shipping industry and explore collaboration in maritime finance. President Rhee also introduced Busan’s upcoming role as host of the 2026 WAIFC Annual General Meeting and invited IMO’s interest and engagement in the event. In the photo: from left, President Myongho Rhee and Secretary-General Arsenio Domínguez

    BFC관리자 2025-06-23 VIEWS832