Mr BAN
Ki-Moon

Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Seoul National University (1970), Master of Public Administration, Harvard Kennedy School (1985)

Entered Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1970); National Security Advisor to the President (1996–1998); Ambassador to the Republic of Austria (1998–2000); Deputy Minister for Policy Planning (2000–2001);  Foreign Policy Advisor to the President (2003); Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade (2004-2006); 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations (2007-2016)

Honorary 10th Dan black belt in Taekwondo (2013)

Honour Member (2025-); Chair of the Ethics Commission (2017-2025)

Numerous national and international prizes, medals and honours