○ Lee Sang-Gi, a secretary of Gyeongsangbuk-do has been newly appointed as Under-Secretary General of NEAR as of January 11, 2016.
○ Under-Secretary General LEE, born in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is a well-experienced specialist, having worked in department of creative economy science and in Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy as a secondment position. He is expected to contribute to strengthen cooperation among the members of NEAR.