Kim Young-choon
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Kim Young-choon (Korean: 김영춘, born 5 February 1962) is a South Korean former politician serving as the Secretary-General of the National Assembly from June 2020. He was previously President Moon Jae-in's first Minister of Oceans and Fisheries and a three-term parliamentarian. Prior to entering politics, he was an activist at Korea University, where he served as the president of its student union.
In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Quick Facts The Honourable, Secretary-General of the National Assembly ...
Kim Young-choon | |
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김영춘 | |
Secretary-General of the National Assembly | |
In office 29 June 2020 – 28 December 2020 | |
Preceded by | Yoo In-tae |
Succeeded by | Chun Sang-soo (acting) Lee Choon-suak |
Minister of Oceans and Fisheries | |
In office 16 June 2017 – 2 April 2019 | |
President | Moon Jae-in |
Prime Minister | Lee Nak-yeon |
Preceded by | Kim Young-suk |
Succeeded by | Moon Seong-hyeok |
Member of the National Assembly | |
In office 30 May 2016 – 29 May 2020 | |
Preceded by | Na Sung-lin |
Succeeded by | Suh Byung-soo |
Constituency | Busanjin A |
In office 30 May 2000 – 29 May 2008 | |
Preceded by | Kim Sang-woo |
Succeeded by | Kwon Taek-ki |
Constituency | Gwangjin A |
Personal details | |
Born | (1962-02-05) 5 February 1962 (age 62) Busanjin, Busan, South Korea |
Citizenship | South Korean |
Political party | Democratic |
Other political affiliations | UDP (1987-1990) DLP (1992-1995) NKP (1995-1997) GNP (1997-2003) Uri (2003-2007) Democratic (2010-2011) DUP (2011-2013) Democratic (2013-2014) NPAD (2014-2015) |
Spouse | Shim Yeon-ok |
Children | Kim Joon-hyun |
Alma mater | Korea University |
Occupation | Activist, politician |
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