Dr. Jae Kyoun Kim is a health specialist in Human and Social Development, Sector Office, and Sector Groups at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), focusing on advancing health sector operations in developing member countries. His work primarily aims to enhance health outcomes for underprivileged groups, with a special focus on universal health coverage. Dr. Kim's professional background includes positions at the WHO Western Pacific Regional Office in Health Systems and Services, where he worked as a Technical Officer. His career encompasses roles with the World Health Organization, various government agencies, consulting firms, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions.
Dr. Kim holds a bachelor's degree in environmental science and ecological engineering from Korea University, a doctorate in Korean medicine from Pusan National University, a master’s degree in public health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and a Ph.D. in Public Health from Kyung Hee University.