• Distinguished Professor at the Institute for Global Engagement & Empowerment at Yonsei University
  • Republic of Korea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2017 to 2021
  • Roles at the United Nations between in 2007 and 2017 included Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Senior Advisor on Policy to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
  • Various positions at the Foreign Ministry from 1998 to 2007 focused on multilateral affairs and intergovernmental organisations
  • Joined HD’s Board in 2024