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Kim Jung-nam
Profile
Kim Jung-nam is a South Korean politician currently serving as the 35th Mayor of Gangneung. A former labor activist, he served as the chairman of the Korean Government Employees' Union. He transitioned into local politics, advocating for environmental and civil rights causes in Gangneung. After several electoral attempts, he was elected mayor in 2026, becoming the first candidate from the Democratic Party to hold the office since the introduction of local autonomy.
Details
- Born
- 1962-08-10 · 63 years old
- Birth place
- Gangneung, Gangwon, South Korea
- Education
- Gangneung Elementary School, Gyeongpo Middle School, Gangneung High School, Kangwon National University (Bachelor of Environmental Science), Gangneung-Wonju National University (Master of Public Administration)
- Career
- Labor activist, Chairman of the Korean Government Employees' Union, Civic activist
