Sung Yun-mo (; born 27 June 1963) is a South Korean politician previously served as the

Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Minister may refer to: * Minister (Christianity), a Christian cleric ** Minister (Catholic Church) * Minister (government), a member of government who heads a ministry (government department) ** Minister without portfolio, a member of government w ...

under President Moon Jae-in from 2018 to 2021. Before promoted to Minister, he was President Moon's first Commissioner of Korean Intellectual Property Office - a vice-ministerial post. He was previously spokesperson of the Ministry and Deputy Minister of Economic Policy Coordination at Office for Government Policy Coordination under preceding president Park Geun-hye. After passing the state exam in 1988, he has built his career solely in public service. He worked at numerous industry-related departments including now- Ministry of Economy and Finance, now- Ministry of SMEs and Startups, and

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) is a ministry under the Government of South Korea. It is concerned with regulating some economic policy, especially with regard to the industrial and energy sectors. The ministry also works to e ...

. Sung holds three degrees - a bachelor in economics and master's in policy studies from

Seoul National University Seoul National University (SNU; ) is a national public research university located in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1946, Seoul National University is largely considered the most prestigious university in South Korea; it is one of the three "S ...

and a doctorate in economics from University of Missouri.

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