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Ki-jae Lee
Profile
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.
Details
- 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

