Ms. Kang is a Visiting Professor at the Graduate School of Public Administration, Seoul National University. She served as the 2nd Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea from January 2024 to June 2025, overseeing and directing key policy areas such as multilateral and economic diplomacy, public diplomacy, international development, and consular affairs.

Academic Background

B.A. in International Relations, Seoul National University
M.A. in International Relations, Seoul National University
M.A. in Public Administration, the Harvard Kennedy School

Professional Background

Second Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs
Secretary to the President for International Public Relations, Spokesperson for the President
Deputy Managing Editor for Digital Contents and Diplomacy of The Chosun Ilbo
Washington Bureau Chief of The Chosun Ilbo
Member of the Editorial Board of The Chosun Ilbo
Editor of the World News Desk of The Chosun Ilbo
Washington Correspondent of The Chosun Ilbo