Lee Chang-yong, the governor of the Bank of Korea, has approximately 4.4 billion won in assets. This amount has decreased by about 56.7 million won compared to a year ago. Among the members of the Monetary Policy Committee, including the governor and the vice governor, Commissioner Jang Yong-sung is the wealthiest, declaring assets amounting to 10.3 billion won.
According to the property change report for high-ranking public officials published by the Government Public Officials Ethics Committee on the 27th, Lee Chang-yong, the governor of the Bank of Korea, declared assets of approximately 4.41987 billion won. This is about 56.7 million won less than the 4.47656 billion won reported a year earlier.
The land and river in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, owned under the name of the governor, were declared as 1.12509 billion won. This is a decrease of 28.49 million won compared to a year ago. The commercial building in Hwaoji-dong, Nonsan-si, South Chungcheong Province (a land area of 668㎡ including 223㎡ and a building area of 329.70㎡ including 109.90㎡, valued at 110.9 million won) has decreased by 10.77 million won. The apartment in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, owned by the spouse (59.5㎡) is valued at 1.231 billion won, which is a decrease of 66 million won over the same period.
The governor also reported deposits under his own name (433.74 million won), his spouse's name (337.43 million won), and his eldest son's name (90.62 million won). The total amount of deposits decreased from 994.57 million won to 861.79 million won, which the governor explained was due to increased rent, medical expenses, and consumption. Additionally, the governor reported earnings from copyright on four jointly authored books with Professor Lee Jun-gu from Seoul National University, such as 'Introduction to Economics' and 'Principles of Economics,' as well as a new golf membership at Yangju Country Club worth 121 million won acquired by his spouse.
Vice Governor Yoo Sang-dae reported his assets as 2.38343 billion won, an increase of 249.93 million won over the past year. His holdings include the apartment in Dongjak-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul (84.95㎡ valued at 1.2 billion won) co-owned with his spouse and deposits amounting to 790.3 million won. The increase in deposits was due to the bonus received from his previous job at the Korea Housing Finance Corporation, amounting to 254.55 million won.
Among the members of the Monetary Policy Committee, including the governor and vice governor, the wealthiest person is Commissioner Jang Yong-sung. Commissioner Jang's assets amount to 10.28622 billion won, which is an increase of 2.42067 billion won over the past year. Of this increase, 1.52568 billion won is attributed to the rise in the value of listed shares held by Jang, valued at 4.17477 billion won. Jang owns 3,700 shares of Amazon, 5,260 shares of Alphabet A, 5,180 shares of Alphabet C, and 114 shares of Tesla. The remaining over 900 million won is due to earned income and fluctuations in securities value.
Commissioner Shin Seong-hwan follows with assets amounting to 5.0689 billion won, an increase of 263.17 million won from a year ago. This includes the apartment in Ichon-dong, Yongsan-gu (124㎡ valued at 2.826 billion won) owned in his name, along with deposits of 976.75 million won held jointly with his spouse. Additionally, Commissioner Shin owns land and properties in various locations such as Wonji-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Deokyang-gu, Goyang-si, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, and Jangjeong-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, with a total land value of 500.692 million won.
Commissioner Kim Jong-hwa, whose assets are being disclosed for the first time, holds 4.05142 billion won. This includes the apartment in Bangbae-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul (162.80㎡ valued at 1.455 billion won) in his name, and his mother’s apartment in Oryu-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon (175.17㎡ valued at 469 million won). Commissioner Kim also holds deposits amounting to 1.38251 billion won and a health club voucher at Chosun Hotel CAC Club worth 36 million won.
Commissioner Hwang Geon-il's assets were reported at 3.02496 billion won, an increase of 512.07 million won compared to the property disclosure last May. This includes apartments in Byeollyang-dong, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi Province, co-owned with his spouse (237.76㎡ valued at 1.42 billion won) and another apartment in Sangdo-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, inherited by his spouse (114.97㎡ including 28.74㎡ valued at 20.623 million won). Hwang's deposits have increased from prior years, totaling 988.92 million won, due to earned income and funds from securities sales. Previously, Hwang held 587.8 million won in listed shares of Naver (1,400 shares) and Samsung Electronics (4,000 shares), but subsequently sold all.
Commissioner Lee Soo-hyung reported assets of 2.33167 billion won. Like Commissioner Kim, this is the first time his assets have been disclosed. His holdings include the apartment in Seohyeon-dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi Province (189.63㎡ valued at 1.2978 billion won), along with deposits of 54.73 million won and bonds worth 110 million won.
Meanwhile, the assets of Kim Eon-seong, the auditor of the Bank of Korea, were reported at 6.41455 billion won. Auditor Kim reported a subscription right for the apartment in Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul (235.17㎡ valued at 2.145 billion won) co-owned with his spouse, along with an apartment in Daechi-dong inherited by his spouse (127.61㎡ including 1.60㎡ valued at 32.487 million won) and a factory in Sangmari, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi Province (445.50㎡ including 111.40㎡ valued at 31.990 million won). He reported personal deposits of 320.21 million won and his spouse’s deposits of 2.06996 billion won.