Hee-yong Lee is an esteemed Associate Professor at Yeungnam University's School of International Economics, specializing in International Logistics and Transportation, International Trade Practice, and the Competitiveness of SMEs.

Currently serving as the Director of the Office of the President, Hee-yong Lee has a robust career trajectory marked by significant roles including Vice President of Yeungnam University's Business School, Director of the Technology Transfer Commercialization Center, and Vice-Director of the Industry-Academic Research Office.