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Ki-jae Lee

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Ki-jae Lee is a South Korean politician and urban engineering expert currently serving as the Mayor of Yangcheon District in Seoul. After beginning his career as a political aide to Won Hee-ryong and serving in the administrations of Lee Myung-bak and Park Geun-hye, he transitioned into local government. Elected as Mayor in 2022 and re-elected in 2026, he has focused his administration on urban redevelopment, particularly the reconstruction of the Mok-dong apartment complexes, improving transportation infrastructure, and addressing noise pollution issues related to Gimpo International Airport. He is recognized for his engineering background and commitment to policy-driven local governance.

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Born
May 11, 1968
Birth place
Gunpo, Gyeonggi, South Korea
Education
Dongguk University (Bachelor of Civil Engineering), Yonsei University (Master of Urban Planning, PhD in Urban Engineering)
Career
Construction company employee, National Assembly aide, Presidential administrative officer, Policy advisor to the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, Political commentator

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