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Yong-woo Lee

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Yong-woo Lee is a South Korean lawyer and politician currently serving as a member of the 22nd National Assembly, representing the Seo-gu Eul constituency in Incheon. Before entering politics, he was a prominent labor rights advocate and a founding member of 'Jikjang Gapjil 119,' an organization dedicated to combating workplace harassment. His career includes extensive work as a public defender and legal expert on labor issues, including involvement in the movement to reform labor laws and the enactment of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act. Since his election in 2024, he has served on the Environment and Labor Committee and the National Assembly Steering Committee, focusing on labor rights, climate policy, and legislative oversight.

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Born
1974-07-16 · 51 years old
Education
Seoul National University (Bachelor of Mathematics Education), Inha University Law School (Juris Doctor)
Career
Lawyer, public defender, labor rights activist, founding member of Jikjang Gapjil 119, member of the Seoul Southern Office Occupational Disease Judgment Committee, and public commissioner for the Incheon Regional Labor Relations Commission.

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