South KoreaMayors & governorsDemocratic Party of KoreaGwangju · GwangjuMayor of Gwangju Metropolitan City
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Gi-jung Kang
Profile
Kang Gi-jung is a South Korean politician currently serving as the 14th Mayor of Gwangju Metropolitan City. A former three-term member of the National Assembly (17th, 18th, and 19th sessions), he previously served as the Senior Secretary to the President for Political Affairs under the Moon Jae-in administration. Throughout his career, he has been a prominent figure in the Democratic Party, focusing on social welfare legislation, pension reform, and regional development. As mayor, he has championed the 'Dalbit Alliance' with Daegu to foster regional cooperation and address population decline.
Details
- Born
- 1964-01-17 · 62 years old
- Birth place
- Goheung, South Korea
- Education
- Chonnam National University (Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Master of Public Administration)
- Career
- Student activist, National Assembly member, Senior Secretary to the President for Political Affairs
