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Kang Hee-up Vice Minister for Transport

Transportation is more than just a mode of travel — it is the stage upon which the lives of our citizens unfold. At its heart, our Ministry carries a range of vital responsibilities.

We are committed to expanding the national transport network in a balanced manner, enabling both the capital region and local areas to grow together. While strengthening road, rail, and airport connections in regional areas, we will steadily advance the GTX (Great Train Express) project — a high-speed commuter rail initiative that connects Seoul to key suburban areas via underground express lines.

We will also actively promote innovation in the mobility sector, including autonomous vehicles, urban air mobility (UAM), and AI-powered logistics, to foster future growth engines.

In addition, we will take further steps to close regional and social gaps in access to transport services. We will work to reduce service blind spots and foster a warm, supportive environment for the disadvantaged, so that every citizen can fully enjoy their fundamental right to mobility.

Above all, the safety and lives of our people are our top priority. We will reinforce field-oriented safety policies to protect our citizens every step of the way.

Revolutionizing transportation can transform the nation. Our Ministry will pioneer changes, deliver solutions, and I will be at the forefront of this endeavor.

Thank you.


Work Experience

  • Jul. 2025 – Present Vice Minister for Transport, MOLIT
  • Jul. 2023 – Jul. 2025 Chairperson of Metropolitan Transport Commission, MOLIT (Vice Minister-level)
  • Aug. 2022 – Jul. 2023 Standing Commissioner of Metropolitan Transport Commission, MOLIT (Deputy Minister-level)
  • Jul. 2021 – Aug. 2022 Assistant Minister for Railways, MOLIT
  • Dec. 2019 – Jul. 2021 Director General for Railway Safety Policy, MOLIT
  • Feb. 2019 – Dec. 2019 Training at the Korea National Diplomatic Academy
  • Apr. 2018 – Feb. 2019 Director General for Technology and Safety Policy, MOLIT
  • Mar. 2017 – Apr. 2018 Director General for Transport at the PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games
  • Mar. 2013 – Mar. 2017 Director for Finance, Director for Road Policy, MOLIT
  • Mar. 2011 – Mar. 2013 Director for Metropolitan City Roads, Director for Green Area Planning, MLTM
  • 1994 Passed the 30th National Higher Civil Service Examination (Technical)

* MOLIT was established in 2013, succeeding the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs (MLTM)

EDUCATION

  • Jul. 2008 Master of Transport Policy
    University of Leeds, United Kingdom
  • Feb. 1991 Bachelor of Civil Engineering
    Korea University, ROK

HONORS

  • Jan. 2013 Presidential Commendation
  • Aug. 2005 Presidential Commendation
  • Feb. 2002 Presidential Commendation