Park Yoon-Joo

Park Yoon-joo (; born 1970) is a South Korean diplomat serving as the first vice minister of foreign affairs.

Early life and education Park Yoon-joo was born in Boseong, South Jeolla Province, South Korea. He earned a bachelor's degree in diplomacy from Seoul National University, and received a master's degree in international trade and investment from George Washington University.

Career He began working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after passing the 29th High Deplomatic Service Examination in 1995. From August 2004, he served as a first secretary at the Embassy of South Korea, Washington, D.C.. From December 2011, he served as the head of the North America Division 2 at the Ministry. From July 2013, he served as deputy consul general at the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Boston, and from June 2016, he served as a counselor at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Australia. Since November 2018, he has served as a senior advisor at the North America Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He has been serving as the first vice minister of foreign affairs since June 2025.