Dr. O Yul Kwon

Biography

Professor O. Yul Kwon holds the Korean Foundation Chair in Korean Studies at Griffith University, Australia, where he also serves as the Director of the Australian Centre for Korean Studies. He has been appointed as an adjunct professor at the Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University, Canada. Before joining Griffith University, Professor Kwon was a professor of Administration at the University of Regina, Canada from 1975 to 1995, teaching a wide range of courses in economics, international business, and East Asian business culture practices. He has also taught as a visiting professor at several universities including Seoul National University, Korea University, Queen's University, and the University of Waikato. Additionally, he holds a chair professorship at Mokpo National University in Korea. Professor Kwon's professional experience includes working at the Bank of Korea, serving as a Commissioner at the Saskatchewan Securities Commission, and holding positions such as Board Member at Korea Exchange Bank Canada and Vice President at Net Five Telecom Corporation Canada. He has consulted for various public and private sector organizations and has conducted numerous workshops on the dynamics of East Asian business. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Seoul National University and MA and Ph.D. degrees in economics from McMaster University. Professor Kwon has published nine books and numerous articles in refereed journals and has presented lectures in over 30 countries.

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