Kijin Kim

Economist, Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department

Kijin works on trade and financial integration within the context of regional cooperation and integration. Before joining ADB, he was a research fellow of the Regional Economics Applications Laboratory at the University of Illinois, where he received his PhD in Economics. From 2004 to 2010, he worked as economist at the Bank of Korea.

ADB estimates the 2017 global trade finance gap at $1.5 trillion.

Trade finance gaps continue despite fintech breakthroughs

While trade and finance are changing dramatically, trade finance is shifting more slowly. What does this mean for SMEs?

Alisa DiCaprio, Steven Beck, Kijin Kim

Climate-proofing techniques in transport include more durable concrete mixes and elevating roads.

Using high-tech infrastructure to fight climate change

Taking urgent action to combat climate change means building infrastructure that can withstand its impacts.