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Governor’s Profile

Jeollanamdo Governor Kim, Yung-Rok

Governor Kim Yung-Rok

Born : February 17, 1955
Wando, Jeollanamdo

Education

1987. 6.
The Maxwell School of Syracuse University (MPA)
1979. 8.
Konkuk University (BPA)
1973. 2.
Graduated from Gwangju Jeil High School

Career

2018. 07. ∼ 2022. 06.
The Jeollanamdo governor of 7th civil election
2017. 07. ∼ 2018. 03.
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
2015. 12. ∼ 2016. 01.
Chief Spokesperson, Democratic Party
2012. 06. ~ 2016. 05.
Member of the 19th National Assembly
2008. 06. ∼ 2012. 05.
Member of the 18th National Assembly
2006. 06. ~ 2008. 01.
Vice-governor for Administrative Affairs, Jeollanamdo
2001. 02. ~ 2006. 06.
Director for Public Relations, Ministry of Government Administration and Home Affairs
2000. 01. ∼ 2001. 02.
Director for Public Administration, Jeollanamdo
1998. 07. ∼ 2000. 01.
Vice-mayor of Mokpo, Jeollanamdo
1997. 07. ∼ 1998. 07.
Director for Economy and Trade, Jeollanamdo
1994. 05. ∼ 1995. 06.
Mayor of Gangjin · Wando, Jeollanamdo
1977. 11.
Passed the 21st Higher Civil Service Examination

Awards

Hongjo Order of Merit for Civil Service (2000 | by Ministry of Government Administration and Home Affairs)
Constitutional Government Awards (won 4 times | by Consumers Federation)
Outstanding Legislator Awards (won 4 times | by NGO Monitor)
Sunfull Legislator Award (by Sunfull Movement Headquarters)