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Goo Ja-yeol

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Goo Ja-yeol is a South Korean politician currently serving as the 33rd Mayor of Wonju. He previously served two terms as a member of the Gangwon Provincial Council, where he was recognized for his commitment to local decentralization and education policy. A member of the Democratic Party of Korea, he has been active in regional research and civic movements through the Wonju Tomorrow Institute. He holds a background in business and political science and has focused his political career on community-centered governance and local development.

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Born
July 13, 1968 · 57 years old
Birth place
Wonju, Gangwon, South Korea
Education
Korea National Open University (Bachelor in Business Administration), Yonsei University Mirae Campus (Graduate School of Politics and Economics), Kangwon National University (Graduate School of Political Science and Diplomacy)
Career
Member of the Gangwon Provincial Council, Policy Advisor to the Governor of Gangwon, Chairman of the Wonju Tomorrow Institute

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