Busan Finance Center

부산국제금융진흥원 영문

스킵네비게이션
Busan Finance Center President

President's activities

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  • 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 VIEWS15

  • 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 VIEWS13

  • 127 President Visits Tanger Med Port in Morocco

    President 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 VIEWS9

  • 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 VIEWS9

  • 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 VIEWS11

  • 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 VIEWS7

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

    President 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 Lee, CEO Mike Wardle, Minkyung Kwon.

    BFC관리자 2025-06-23 VIEWS9

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

    President Myongho Lee 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 VIEWS8

  • 121 President MyongHo Rhee Met with President Joon-Dong Kim of Korea Southern Power Co., Ltd. (KOSPO)

    President MyongHo Rhee Met with President Joon-Dong Kim of Korea Southern Power Co., Ltd. (KOSPO)

    President MyongHo Rhee of the Busan Finance Center visited Korea Southern Power Co., Ltd. (KOSPO) on June 11, 2025, and met with President Joon-Dong Kim. During the meeting, they discussed support measures for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the issuance of green bonds as part of efforts to advance sustainable finance.

    BFC관리자 2025-06-11 VIEWS86

  • 120 President MyongHo Rhee Co-Hosted the 2025 Busan International Finance Forum with Busan Ilbo

    President MyongHo Rhee Co-Hosted the 2025 Busan International Finance Forum with Busan Ilbo

    President MyongHo Rhee of the Busan Finance Center attended the 2025 Busan International Finance Forum, co-hosted by the Busan Finance Center, Busan Ilbo, and Busan Metropolitan City on June 9, 2025. During the forum, President Rhee exchanged views on the future vision of Busan-based venture companies and the city's strategic role. He also explored strategic responses for Busan in the era of AI-driven digital financial transformation.

    BFC관리자 2025-06-09 VIEWS99

  • 119 President MyongHo Rhee Met with Professor Yoo-Shin Jung of Sogang University Graduate School of Business

    President MyongHo Rhee Met with Professor Yoo-Shin Jung of Sogang University Graduate School of Business

    President MyongHo Rhee of the Busan Finance Center met with Professor Yoo-Shin Jung, Head of the Institute for Digital Economy and Finance at Sogang University Graduate School of Business, on June 9, 2025. During the meeting, they discussed strategies for fostering AI-driven digital finance to enhance Busan’s competitiveness as a financial hub. ㅇ Date and Time: June 9, 2025 (Monday), 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.ㅇ Location: 52F, Busan Finance Center ㅇ Participants: - (Busan Finance Center) President MyongHo Rhee, Director Soo-Young Kim, Team Leader Seung-Jae Choi - (Sogang University) Professor Yoo-Shin Jung

    BFC관리자 2025-06-09 VIEWS83

  • 118 President MyongHo Rhee Met with President Jeong-Hee Cho of Korea Maritime Institute(KMI)

    President MyongHo Rhee Met with President Jeong-Hee Cho of Korea Maritime Institute(KMI)

    President MyongHo Rhee of the Busan Finance Center visited the Korea Maritime Institute (KMI) on June 4, 2025, and met with President Jeong-Hee Cho to discuss strategies for developing Busan as a financial hub and explored opportunities for institutional collaboration between the two organizations. ㅇ Date and Time : June 4, 2025 (Wednesday), 10:00 A.M. – 11:10 A.M.ㅇ Location : President’s Office, 5F, Korea Maritime Institute (KMI)ㅇ Participants : - (Busan Finance Center) President MyongHo Rhee, Team Leader Myung-Hee Kim, Team Leader Jin-Geon Kim - (KMI) President Jeong-Hee Cho, Director Min-Soo Kim(Planning and Coordination Division)

    BFC관리자 2025-06-04 VIEWS74

  • 117 President MyongHo Rhee Met with Attorneys Hee-Joon Choi and Jun-Yeop Park, and Accountant Yong-Gyun Cho from Kim & Chang

    President MyongHo Rhee Met with Attorneys Hee-Joon Choi and Jun-Yeop Park, and Accountant Yong-Gyun Cho from Kim & Chang

    President MyongHo Rhee of the Busan Finance Center met with Attorneys Hee-Joon Choi and Jun-Yeop Park, and Accountant Yong-Gyun Cho from Kim & Chang on June 2, 2025. During the meeting, they discussed recent trends in the private equity fund (PEF) market and exchanged views on potential legal and regulatory improvements to support the development of Busan as a financial hub. ㅇ Participants: - (Kim & Chang) Hee-Joon Choi (Attorney), Jun-Yeop Park (Attorney), Yong-Gyun Cho (Accountant) - (Busan Finance Center) President MyongHo Rhee, Offshore Finance Center Policy Team, Financial Research Division 2

    BFC관리자 2025-06-02 VIEWS72

  • 116 President MyongHo Rhee Attended the King's Birthday Dinner Hosted by the BCCK

    President MyongHo Rhee Attended the King's Birthday Dinner Hosted by the BCCK

    President MyongHo Rhee of the Busan Finance Center attended the King's Birthday Dinner hosted by the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK) at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul on May 30, 2025. During the event, President Rhee met with Lucinda Walker, Chair of the BCCK, and held discussions with diplomats from the Economic Section of the British Embassy in Korea on potential avenues for bilateral cooperation.

    BFC관리자 2025-06-02 VIEWS85

  • 115 President MyongHo Rhee Met with Chairman Tae-Soon Jung of Sinokor Merchant Marine to Discuss Maritime Finance Talent Development

    President MyongHo Rhee Met with Chairman Tae-Soon Jung of Sinokor Merchant Marine to Discuss Maritime Finance Talent Dev..

    President MyongHo Rhee of the Busan Finance Center visited Chairman Tae-Soon Jung of Sinokor Merchant Marine on May 29, 2025. During the meeting, they shared views on the importance of developing Busan as a global maritime city. President Rhee emphasized that cultivating talent in maritime finance is the top priority for advancing the industry and called for strong interest and support from the shipping community, particularly from the Korea Shipowners’ Association, in fostering specialized human resources.

    BFC관리자 2025-06-02 VIEWS87