Professor Oh Eun Young of our university’s KMU International Business School (KIBS) has been appointed as an advisory member of the “2035 Management Strategy Advisory Committee” of the Yeosu-Gwangyang Port Authority (YGPA), a public port authority under the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea.

The Yeosu-Gwangyang Port Authority has formed the “YGPA 2035 Management Strategy Advisory Committee” to redefine the organization’s mid- to long-term management goals and strategic framework (KPIs). The advisory committee will provide expert guidance on all aspects of formulating the organization’s future management strategy, including the redefinition of its mission, vision, and core values, as well as the improvement of mid- to long-term management goals, strategic tasks, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Professor Oh majored in economics and finance and has conducted research in economic policy and finance based on his research experience at the University of Portsmouth in the UK and at international organizations. As a member of this advisory group, he plans to review the appropriateness of the Authority’s mid- to long-term management strategy and key performance indicators (KPIs) based on his expertise in economics, business administration, and finance, and to offer opinions on directions for improving the strategic framework and key deliverables. The advisory panel, composed of experts from academia and state-run research institutions, is tasked with enhancing the objectivity and professionalism of the Port Authority’s management strategy formulation process.

Professor Oh stated, “The mid- to long-term management strategies of public institutions serve as a crucial foundation for responding to rapidly changing policy and industrial environments,” adding, “Based on my economic analysis and international research experience, I will do my utmost to contribute to strengthening the future competitiveness of the Yeosu-Gwangyang Port Authority and advancing its strategic framework.”