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South KoreaMember of the National AssemblyDemocratic Party of KoreaSouth Jeolla Province · Haenam, Wando, and JindoMember of the National Assembly

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Ji-won Park

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Ji-won Park is a veteran South Korean politician currently serving as a member of the 22nd National Assembly representing Haenam, Wando, and Jindo. A prominent figure in South Korean politics, he previously served as the 35th Director of the National Intelligence Service under the Moon Jae-in administration and held several high-level positions, including Minister of Culture and Tourism and Chief of Staff to President Kim Dae-jung. Throughout his extensive career, he has been a key architect of inter-Korean relations and a central figure within the Democratic Party of Korea. Before entering politics, he was a successful businessman in the United States.

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Born
1942-06-05 · 84 years old
Birth place
Jindo, South Jeolla Province, South Korea
Education
Dankook University (Bachelor of Commerce), Gwangju National University of Education
Career
Businessman, CEO of Daily Fashions, Director of the New York branch of Dongseo Trading

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