Lee Eokwon Meets with British Ambassador: "Proactive Response to Economic Uncertainty"

Lee Eogwon, Chairman of the Financial Services Commission (right), exchanged views on the global economic outlook for 2025, financial policy directions of both countries, and cooperation measures in the financial sector between Korea and the UK during a meeting with Colin Crooks, British Ambassador to Korea, at the Government Seoul Office in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 22nd. Financial Services Commission

The Financial Services Commission announced that Chairman Lee Eokwon held a meeting with Colin Crooks, British Ambassador to Korea, at the Government Seoul Office in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 22nd.

Chairman Lee and Ambassador Crooks exchanged views on the global economic outlook for 2026, the financial policy directions of both countries, and measures to enhance cooperation in the financial sector between Korea and the UK.

Chairman Lee emphasized, "To prepare for uncertainties in the global economy, our government is closely monitoring both domestic and international economic conditions and thoroughly assessing various risk factors. We are responding sufficiently and proactively through market stabilization programs and other measures."

He continued, "Regarding Korea's financial policy direction, this year we have laid the foundation for a 'Great Financial Transformation' centered on productive finance, inclusive finance, and trusted finance. Next year, our goal is to accelerate structural reforms for the 'Great Financial Transformation' and achieve tangible results."

Ambassador Crooks stated, "The conclusion of the Korea-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) improvement negotiations on the 15th opened a new chapter for strengthening cooperation between the two countries amid a rapidly changing economic and geopolitical environment. I look forward to enhanced cooperation in the financial sector so that financial companies from both countries can expand their mutual market access."