Busan Finance Center

부산국제금융진흥원 영문

스킵네비게이션
Busan Finance Center President

President's activities

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  • 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 VIEWS88

  • 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 VIEWS86

  • 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 VIEWS88

  • 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 VIEWS92

  • 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 VIEWS85

  • 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 VIEWS91

  • 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 VIEWS84

  • 166 President Rhee Attends Launch Ceremony and 1st Forum of K-Maritime Finance Innovation Forum

    President Rhee Attends Launch Ceremony and 1st Forum of K-Maritime Finance Innovation Forum

    President Myongho Rhee attended the K-Maritime Finance Innovation Forum on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. At the forum, President Rhee discussed strategies for developing maritime finance in Busan as a financial hub.Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026Event: Launch Ceremony and First Forum of K-Maritime Finance Innovation Forum Main Topic: Maritime finance development strategies for Busan as a financial hub

    BFC관리자 2026-03-24 VIEWS78

  • 165 President Rhee Attends the 129th Seoul IB Forum

    President Rhee Attends the 129th Seoul IB Forum

    President Myongho Rhee attended the 129th Seoul IB Forum on Thursday, March 19, 2026. At the forum, President Rhee engaged with financial professionals and discussed Korea’s large-scale investment banking system.Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026 Main Topic: Korea’s large-scale investment banking system

    BFC관리자 2026-03-19 VIEWS73

  • 164 President Rhee Chairs 6th Meeting of BNK Maritime Finance Think Lab

    President Rhee Chairs 6th Meeting of BNK Maritime Finance Think Lab

    President Myongho Rhee chaired the 6th meeting of the BNK Maritime Finance Think Lab, and discussed future strategies for maritime finance. At the meeting, participants shared major current issues, including the relocation of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to Busan and productive finance. They also discussed ways to strengthen internal capabilities by using these policy developments, as well as strategies for shipping, ports, and shipbuilding, and the future potential of the Arctic route.Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026Event: 6th Meeting of BNK Maritime Finance Think LabMain Topics: Future strategies for maritime finance; relocation of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to Busan; productive finance; shipping, port, and shipbuilding strategies; future potential of the Arctic route

    BFC관리자 2026-03-18 VIEWS72

  • 163 President Rhee Attends Public Hearing on Busan Global Hub City Special Act as Expert Witness

    President Rhee Attends Public Hearing on Busan Global Hub City Special Act as Expert Witness

    President Myongho Rhee attended a public hearing on the Busan Global Hub City Special Act as an expert witness on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.The hearing was organized by the bill review subcommittee of the National Assembly Public Administration and Security Committee. At the hearing, President Rhee emphasized that legislative and institutional support is essential for developing Busan as an international financial center. He also noted that, in addition to the enactment of the special act, institutional reforms in other finance-related laws are necessary in line with issues raised by domestic and international experts.Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026Organizer: Bill Review Subcommittee, Public Administration and Security Committee, National AssemblyMain Topics: Busan Global Hub City Special Act; legislative and institutional support for Busan as an international financial center; reform of finance-related laws

    BFC관리자 2026-03-11 VIEWS74

  • 162 President Rhee Meets with Representatives from the Korea Venture Investment Association Busan Office

    President Rhee Meets with Representatives from the Korea Venture Investment Association Busan Office

    President Myongho Rhee met with Kim Myung-geon, Head of the Busan Office of the Korea Venture Investment Association, Manager Lee Eon-jin, and other representatives during their visit to Busan Finance Center. At the meeting, President Rhee exchanged views on regional development through the promotion of venture startups in the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam region and discussed ways to build an innovative startup finance ecosystem in the region. Both institutions agreed to cooperate actively in these areas.Date: Friday, March 6, 2026

    BFC관리자 2026-03-06 VIEWS68

  • 161 President Rhee Receives Grand Prize in Financial Industry Promotion at the 2026 K-Brand Awards

    President Rhee Receives Grand Prize in Financial Industry Promotion at the 2026 K-Brand Awards

    President Myongho Rhee attended the 2026 K-Brand Awards ceremony held at The Plaza Hotel Seoul on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, and received the Grand Prize in the Financial Industry Promotion category. The award recognized Busan Finance Center’s contribution to strengthening regional financial competitiveness and promoting the financial industry.Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026Event: 2026 K-Brand AwardsVenue: The Plaza Hotel SeoulAward: Grand Prize in the Financial Industry Promotion categoryMain Topic: Recognition of Busan Finance Center’s contribution to regional financial competitiveness and financial industry promotion

    BFC관리자 2026-02-25 VIEWS70

  • 160 President Rhee Meets with Current and Incoming Presidents of the Korean Association of Financial Engineering

    President Rhee Meets with Current and Incoming Presidents of the Korean Association of Financial Engineering

    President Myongho Rhee met with Seryung Ahn, President of the Korean Association of Financial Engineering and Professor at Pusan National University, and Bonggyu Jang, incoming President of the association and Professor at POSTECH, during their visit to Busan Finance Center. At the meeting, President Rhee discussed the international academic conference to be hosted by the Korean Association of Financial Engineering this year, as well as measures to foster financial engineering professionals in Busan.Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026Time: 5:00 p.m.Main Topics: International academic conference hosted by the Korean Association of Financial Engineering; development of financial engineering professionals in Busan

    BFC관리자 2026-02-10 VIEWS67

  • 159 President Rhee Meets with VIFC Da Nang Delegation

    President Rhee Meets with VIFC Da Nang Delegation

    President Myongho Rhee met with a delegation from VIFC Da Nang on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, during the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong. At the meeting, President Rhee introduced Busan as a financial hub and discussed potential areas of cooperation between Busan Finance Center and VIFC Da Nang.Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026Main Topics: Promotion of Busan as a financial hub; cooperation between Busan Finance Center and VIFC Da Nang

    BFC관리자 2026-01-29 VIEWS72