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Dr. Samyoung (Sam Y.) Chung, AIF Head of APAC Dr. Samyoung (Sam Y.) Chung, AIF Head of APAC <\/p>\n
Head of AIF APAC becomes one of few leaders to serve across Korea\u2019s three largest public funds<\/p>\n
SEOUL, South Korea, May 08, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–AIF Global (www.aifglobal.org<\/a>) is pleased to announce that Dr. Samyoung (Sam Y.) Chung, Head of AIF APAC, the Asia-Pacific division of AIF Global, has been appointed as a Member of the Steering Committee for Korea Investment Corporation (KIC). The Steering Committee is composed of six private-sector members and three ex officio members.<\/p>\n The ex officio members include the Minister of Economy and Finance, the Governor of the Bank of Korea, and the CEO of KIC\u2014representing institutions that have entrusted assets to KIC exceeding a threshold defined by Presidential Decree. Private-sector members are appointed by the President of the Republic of Korea upon the recommendation of the Private Member Nomination Committee.<\/p>\n This appointment marks a special commitment, as Dr. Chung becomes one of the few leaders to have served on the investment committees of South Korea\u2019s three largest public funds: the National Pension Service (NPS), Korea Post, and now KIC.<\/p>\n “I am deeply honored by this appointment and the opportunity to serve KIC,” said Dr. Chung. “Having worked with the leadership at NPS and Korea Post, I recognize the immense responsibility of stewarding Korea\u2019s national wealth. In my role as Head of AIF APAC, I hope to leverage this unique perspective to bring more collaborative opportunities among global large asset owners, fostering a stronger international investment ecosystem.”<\/p>\n The appointment follows AIF APAC\u2019s successful Annual Investors Meeting in Seoul (April 7\u20138) and its Japanese Investing Symposium in Tokyo (April 10). Both events, organized and led by Dr. Chung, brought together senior executives from the world\u2019s most influential asset owners, including the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) of Japan and the National Pension Service (NPS) of Korea.<\/p>\n “AIF\u2019s mission has always been to help the owners of the world\u2019s largest pools of capital meet their investment objectives,” said AIF Founder and CEO Brant Maller. “Each year, the AIF APAC investor list grows longer and more impressive, and the participation more robust, which is a testament to Professor Chung\u2019s status as a respected finance academic, outstanding reputation in the community, and experience and leadership on the investment advisory boards of NPS, Korea Post, and now KIC.”<\/p>\n Maller added, “The Korean investment community is dynamic and rapidly expanding. AIF is proud to be collaborating with its thought leaders as its influence grows in the global economic community.”<\/p>\n Dr. Chung joins the committee as KIC continues its trajectory as a globally leading sovereign wealth fund. By the end of 2025, KIC\u2019s total assets under management (AUM) reached USD 232.0 billion. Adhering to a principle of diversification, the fund manages a portfolio consisting of 78.1% traditional assets and 21.9% alternative assets, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds, and private debt.<\/p>\n Dr. Chung has served as a member of the Special Committee on Investment Policy at NPS and the Insurance Division Investment Committee at Korea-Post. Academically, Dr. Chung had also served as a Finance Professor at Yonsei University and Long Island University. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. in Finance from Boston College and the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.<\/p>\n About AIF Global and the AIF Institute<\/p>\n AIF Global is an independent economic think tank with the mission of fostering the exchange of best ideas, practices, and information among the world\u2019s largest asset owners to help them achieve their investment objectives. Since its inception, the AIF Institute has been a leader in providing customized education to institutional investors globally. https:\/\/aifglobal.org<\/a><\/p>\n Download the AIF logo<\/a><\/p>\n View source version on businesswire.com: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260508443313\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n Contacts<\/p>\n