Dr. Jae In Lee is a distinguished expert in gender policy, social economy, and population studies, with a career spanning government leadership, academic research, and civic engagement. She currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Social Economy at Daegu Catholic University and as Chairperson of the Seoul Population Forum, where she leads interdisciplinary dialogue on sustainable population strategies and inclusive social development.

Dr. Lee served as Director General of Gender Policy at the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family and later as Secretary to the President for Women and Family Affairs at the Presidential Office, where she helped shape Korea’s key initiatives on gender equality, family welfare, and childcare reform. She also served as President of the Korea Institute of Child Care and Education (KICCE), overseeing evidence-based research and policy recommendations to strengthen Korea’s early childhood development system.

Her leadership in these roles reflects her long-standing commitment to inclusive policymaking and social innovation. Drawing on her expertise in social economy and demographic change, Dr. Lee actively promotes community-based development, gender mainstreaming, and intergenerational policy coherence through her academic and advisory work.

Dr. Lee holds a Ph.D. in Social Welfare and is widely recognized for her contributions to public policy and research in the fields of childcare, women’s rights, and demographic sustainability. Her multifaceted career across academia, government, and civil society continues to shape Korea’s approach to inclusive and resilient social development.

With her cross-sectoral insights and leadership, Dr. Lee remains a key thought leader in advancing gender-responsive governance and sustainable population strategies in Korea and beyond.