[2026 Asset Disclosure] Bank of Korea Governor Lee Changyong’s Assets Rise by 1 Billion Won to 5.45 Billion... All Monetary Policy Committee Members See Asset Growth

2026 Regular Report on Asset Changes of Public Officials

Governor Lee Sells Gangnam Apartment, Purchases Apartment in Yongsan

Jang Yongseong Tops Committee with 12.4 Billion Won in Assets, Up 2 Billion Won Over the Year

The assets of Lee Changyong, Governor of the Bank of Korea, have increased by more than 1 billion won in a year. All members of the Bank of Korea's Monetary Policy Committee, who decide on key interest rates and other monetary policies, also saw their assets increase. Notably, Committee Member Jang Yongseong owns nearly 6 billion won worth of shares in major U.S. big tech companies, with his total assets having surged by more than 2 billion won over the past year.

According to the "2026 Regular Public Officials Asset Change Declaration" published in the government gazette by the Public Officials Ethics Committee on the 25th, Governor Lee's assets were reported at 5,452,600,000 won, an increase of 1,032,740,000 won compared to a year ago (4,419,870,000 won).

The value of forest and river land under Governor Lee's name in Goya-eup, Gumi-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do was reported at 1,137,380,000 won, up by 12,280,000 won. The value of buildings owned by Governor Lee increased from 2,341,900,000 won to 3,061,730,000 won. Governor Lee's spouse sold an apartment in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, valued at 1,231,000,000 won (59.53㎡), and purchased an apartment in Ichon-dong, Yongsan-gu, valued at approximately 1,950,000,000 won (83.11㎡). Governor Lee also owns the right to a jeonse (long-term lease) for a townhouse in Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, worth about 1,000,000,000 won (land: 727.0㎡, building: 174.20㎡).

Governor Lee's bank deposits also increased from 861,790,000 won to 1,125,110,000 won. His own deposits grew from 433,740,000 won to 515,730,000 won, while his eldest son's deposits increased from 90,620,000 won to 117,120,000 won. Newly reported, his younger daughter's deposits amount to 120,410,000 won. In addition to his existing 2020 Palisade, Governor Lee and his spouse jointly purchased a 2026 BMW 320xDrive vehicle valued at 70,000,000 won.

The assets of all seven Monetary Policy Committee members, including Governor Lee, increased. Yu Sangdae, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Korea, reported assets of 2,641,880,000 won, up by 258,450,000 won from a year earlier. The value of an apartment in Dongjak-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul (84.95㎡), jointly owned with his spouse, remained unchanged at 1,200,000,000 won. However, the deposits held by himself, his spouse, and others increased by more than 200,000,000 won from 1,130,610,000 won to 1,349,570,000 won.

Lee Changyong, Governor of the Bank of Korea, is striking the gavel at the Monetary Policy Committee's plenary meeting held at the Bank of Korea's main building in Jung-gu, Seoul, on February 26, 2026. Photo by Joint Press Corps

Among the Monetary Policy Committee members, Jang Yongseong reported the highest assets at 12,403,430,000 won. This is an increase of 2,117,210,000 won from the previous year's disclosure. The value of an apartment in Hoehyeon-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul (113.46㎡), jointly owned by Jang and his spouse, was unchanged from last year at 1,143,770,000 won, and they sold an apartment in Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (101.9㎡), which was jointly owned by his spouse.

However, the value of stocks and deposits saw significant increases compared to last year. The value of stocks held by Jang and his spouse soared to 6,068,570,000 won, up by 1,830,780,000 won from 4,237,790,000 won a year ago. Jang owns 3,700 shares of Amazon, 5,260 shares of Alphabet A, 5,180 shares of Alphabet C, and 114 shares of Tesla, totaling 5,993,820,000 won; his spouse holds 46 shares of Apple, 87 shares of Tesla, and other stocks worth 74,750,000 won. The couple's deposits also increased from 4,238,810,000 won to 5,116,520,000 won. Jang explained that these increases were due to income savings and changes in asset values.

Committee Member Shin Sunghwan's assets amounted to 5,723,600,000 won, an increase of 654,710,000 won over the past year. The value of apartments owned by Shin in Ichon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (124.02㎡) and by his spouse (39.18㎡ out of 168.53㎡ in Ichon-dong) amounted to 3,712,580,000 won, a rise of 326,530,000 won from last year. Bank deposits of Shin, his spouse, and their eldest daughter totaled 1,251,520,000 won. The value of securities decreased from 7,400,000 won to 2,170,000 won, mainly due to Shin selling all 1,340 shares of the unlisted company AL Robot that he previously owned. His spouse and eldest daughter newly acquired 42,080,000 won worth of virtual assets listed on the domestic exchange. Shin also purchased a weekday membership at Ildong Lake Golf Club for 65,000,000 won.

Committee Member Kim Jounghwa's assets stood at 4,228,040,000 won, an increase of 176,630,000 won from a year ago. He owns, among other properties, an apartment in Bangbae-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul (162.80㎡, 1,474,000,000 won).

Committee Member Hwang Geonil's assets increased by 667,700,000 won from 3,024,960,000 won to 3,692,660,000 won. The value of an apartment in Byeoryang-dong, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do (118.88㎡), jointly owned by Hwang and his spouse, was 1,608,000,000 won. His spouse sold her share (28.74㎡) in the Raemian Sangdo 3rd Apartment in Sangdo-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul. Hwang and his family hold bank deposits totaling 1,953,330,000 won, while his eldest son owns about 20,930,000 won worth of U.S. stocks.

Committee Member Lee Soohyeong reported assets of 2,706,140,000 won, an increase of 428,480,000 won over the past year. His holdings include an apartment in Seohyeon-dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (189.63㎡, 1,502,760,000 won) and the right to a jeonse (long-term lease) for a mixed-use building in Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul (19.99㎡, 10,000,000 won).

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