It marked the first time that a South Korean was elected to lead the OECD’ body on transport. Kim will begin his new job starting August and can serve two consecutive terms.

The International Transport Forum at the OECD is an intergovernmental organization with 59 member countries, according to its website. It holds a transport minister-level meeting every May in Germany to discuss transportation policy.

“Many countries have an interest in South Korea’s development in the transport area in a short period on the back of its good infrastructure and technology,” Kim said.

“I would like to share South Korea’ experience with other member countries and also serve as a bridge to bring advanced countries’ cases to the South,” he added.