Key facts
- The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council appointed Kookhan Yoon as deputy director in South Korea.
- Tridge reported Yoon previously worked at CJ International and aT Grain Company.
- The Council hired Ellen Christensen as manager of meetings and logistics.
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council appointed Kookhan Yoon as its deputy director in South Korea, a role the Council said is meant to support and expand its programming in a key export market for U.S. agricultural products. The appointments were reported by Tridge on November 9, 2026, which gave no date for when they took effect.
Tridge reported that Yoon previously worked at CJ International and aT Grain Company, experience the Council said is expected to strengthen grain market partnerships and support demand for U.S. ethanol and other products in Korea.
The Council also hired Ellen Christensen as manager of meetings and logistics. According to the report, she is tasked with organizing the Council's annual membership meetings and with industry relations work.