I am an Assistant Professor in the School of Economics and Trade at Kyungpook National University, where I joined in September 2024.
My research focuses on macroeconomics, particularly the distributional effects of inclusive public policies, demographic transitions, and family economics.
Prior to my academic appointment, I spent seven years at the Bank of Korea, most recently as a Senior Economist. My work involved developing and refining macroeconomic models, including DSGE models, semi-structural models, and global input-output network analyses for policy evaluation and economic forecasting.
Current Positions
2024–present, Assistant Professor, School of Economics and Trade, Kyungpook National University
2025–present, Advisory Professor, Pohang Branch, Bank of Korea
2025–present, Deputy Secretary General, Korean Econometric Society
Previous Positions
2024–2024, Senior Economist, Model Forecasting Team, Research Department, Bank of Korea
2023–2024, Economist, Model Forecasting Team, Research Department, Bank of Korea
2017–2022, Economist, Macroeconomic Model Study Team, Research Department, Bank of Korea
School of Economics and Trade
International Gyeongsang Building
80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu
Daegu, Republic of Korea
leeyoungjae@knu.ac.kr