Kang Hyung-seok, Vice Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (53), is a seasoned agricultural policy bureaucrat who has worked for nearly 30 years within the ministry, gaining extensive experience in key policy areas.
After graduating from Korea University with a degree in business administration, Vice Minister Kang obtained a master’s degree in public administration from Seoul National University and a doctorate in policy studies from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom.
Entering public office through the 38th National Examination for Administrative Officials, he has held key positions such as Director for Planning and Finance at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Head of the Distribution Policy Division, Head of the Rural Policy Division, Inspector General, Director of the Rural Policy Bureau, Head of the Planning and Coordination Office, and Head of the Agricultural Innovation Policy Office.
He is noted for having extensive practical experience in all areas related to agriculture and rural affairs, including stabilizing food supply, budget planning, improving agricultural product distribution structures, expanding K-food exports, rural spatial planning, and responding to livestock infectious diseases.
In particular, he proactively addressed energy transition challenges in agriculture, such as carbon neutrality, and contributed to setting policy directions for the future industrialization of agriculture.
▲Geochang, Gyeongnam (53) ▲Myeongshin High School, Jinju ▲Korea University, Business Administration ▲Seoul National University, Master’s in Public Administration ▲University of Birmingham, Doctorate in Policy Studies ▲38th National Examination for Administrative Officials ▲Director for Planning and Finance, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ▲Head of Distribution Policy Division ▲Head of Rural Policy Division ▲Inspector General ▲Director of Agricultural Bio-Life Policy ▲Director of Rural Policy Bureau ▲Head of Planning and Coordination Office ▲Head of Agricultural Innovation Policy Office