Introduction

The Economic Research Institute at the Bank of Korea has been hosting international conferences since 2005, bringing together renowned scholars from both domestic and international spheres, as well as policymakers from central banks and international organizations worldwide. Notably, the BOK International Conference, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, has established itself as a platform for exchanging insights on policies and challenges, as well as discussing new economic theories and pressing issues.

In addition, the Economic Research Institute at the Bank of Korea organizes various academic conferences to promote scholarly exchange with academia and external research institutions, as well as to enhance the Bank’s global engagement. Depending on the topic, these conferences are sometimes co-hosted in collaboration with international organizations such as the IMF, BIS, and ADB, as well as external academic societies and research institutions.