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Eun-hee Cho

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Eun-hee Cho is a South Korean politician currently serving as a member of the 22nd National Assembly, representing the Seocho-gu A constituency in Seoul. Before her legislative career, she served as the Mayor of Seocho-gu from 2014 to 2021, where she gained national attention for her practical 'living administration' policies, such as the implementation of the 'Seoripul Shade' heat-protection structures. Her career includes roles as a journalist, a presidential secretary during the Kim Dae-jung administration, and the first female Vice Mayor of Seoul for Political Affairs. She is a member of the People Power Party and has been recognized for her focus on administrative innovation and public service efficiency.

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Born
1961-05-20 · 65 years old
Education
Ewha Womans University (B.A. in English Language and Literature), Seoul National University (M.A. in Korean Language and Literature), Dankook University (Ph.D. in Public Administration)
Career
Journalist at Kyunghyang Shinmun and Yeongnam Ilbo, Presidential Secretary for Event Planning and Culture and Tourism, CEO of Cho & Communication, Visiting Scholar at Georgetown University, Adjunct Professor at Hanyang University, Mayor of Seocho-gu

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