Nayoung Moon
Governance Lead
at Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
Expertise / Investment Focus
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External Relations
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Intergovernmental Affairs
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Board Governance
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Development Cooperation
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International Relations
Education
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B.A. in International/Global Studies, Ewha Womans University (2011)
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M.A. in International Relations (coursework), Seoul National University (2012)
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M.A. in Development Cooperation, Ewha Womans University (2020)
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Ph.D. in Development Cooperation (in progress), Ewha Womans University (2025)
Career Timeline
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2010: Delegation Liaison Officer, Presidential Committee for the G20 Seoul Summit
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Supported coordination and communications during the G20 Summit, liaising between delegations and government officials.
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2013-2015: Information Analyst, United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO)
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Provided analysis and reporting for UN peacekeeping operations, focusing on information management and regional security.
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2015-2019: Senior Officer (External Affairs), ASEAN-Korea Centre
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Managed intergovernmental relations and external affairs, promoting cooperation between Korea and ASEAN member states.
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2019-2025: Governance Lead, Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
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Oversees governance and board affairs, leading initiatives in external relations and development cooperation with a focus on sustainability.
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Interview Summary
In this Future Funders:
Career Spotlight interview, I spoke with Nayoung Moon, Governance Lead at the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), about her career in governance, international relations, and sustainability.
The conversation covers:
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Work Experience:
Her role at GGGI, responsibilities in external relations, intergovernmental affairs, and board governance, as well as her prior experience at the UN and ASEAN-Korea Centre. She also discussed the challenges and opportunities of working in a multicultural, international organization. -
For Teenagers:
Advice for teenagers who want to develop leadership skills, show their potential in their chosen fields, find their passion, and engage with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
