Cheong Inkyo

Cheong Inkyo
Cheong in 2024
Minister of Trade
In office
January 10, 2024 – July 10, 2025
Personal details
Alma materMichigan State University

Cheong Inkyo (Korean: 정인교) is a South Korean politician and professor. Cheong was the Minister of Trade.

Biography

Cheong gained his doctoral degree in economics from Michigan State University. Cheong was a professor of trade policies and economic security at Inha University.[1]

Cheong has advised the finance, industry, and foreign ministries. In January 2024, Cheong became the Minister of Trade.[1] Cheong chaired a meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.[2] In May 2025, Cheong and Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun met with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer for trade talks.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Kang, Yoon-seung (January 10, 2024). "(profile) Scholar with expertise in global trade tapped as new trade minister". Yonhap News. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
  2. ↑ Park, Hyeri. "APEC trade ministers agree to help restore WTO's role". www.korea.net. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  3. ↑ Choi, Soo-Hyang (May 15, 2025). "US, South Korea Hold Series of Trade Talks to Ease Tariff Impact". Bloomberg Tax. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
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