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Jeong Eun-bo is the CEO and Chairman of the Korea Exchange.

He is committed to restoring trust in South Korea’s capital markets and resolving the persistent issue of undervaluation of domestic companies, known as the "Korea Discount."

He was born on August 18, 1961, in Cheongsong, North Gyeongsang Province.

Jeong graduated from Daeil High School in Seoul and earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Seoul National University. He later obtained a master’s degree in Business Administration from the same university and earned a Ph.D. in Economics from Ohio State University in the United States.

He began his public service career after passing the 28th Higher Civil Service Examination, starting work at the Ministry of Government Administration. He served as Director-General for International Finance Policy at the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, Director General of the Financial Policy Bureau at the Financial Services Commission (FSC), and Secretary-General of the FSC. He also worked as a policy advisor in the first economic division of the 18th Presidential Transition Committee under President Park Geun-hye and served as Assistant Minister for Planning and Coordination at the Ministry of Strategy and Finance during her administration.

Jeong went on to become Vice Chairman of the Financial Services Commission and Chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission. He also served as Governor of the Financial Supervisory Service and represented South Korea as the chief negotiator in the Special Measures Agreement on Defense Cost-Sharing with the United States at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Known for emphasizing principles, Jeong is strict in his work but also attentive to the well-being of his staff.

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