Kang Gi-jung
Kang Gi-jung | |
|---|---|
강기정 | |
Jung in 2025 | |
| 14th Mayor of Gwangju | |
| Assumed office 1 July 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Lee Yong-seop |
| Senior Secretary to the President for Political Affairs | |
| In office 8 January 2019 – 10 August 2020 | |
| President | Moon Jae-in |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 30 May 2004 – 29 May 2016 | |
| Constituency | Gwangju Buk-gu Gap |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 3, 1964 |
| Party | Democratic Party of Korea |
| Education | Chonnam National University (BS, MA) |
Kang Gi-jung (Korean: 강기정; born December 3, 1964) is a South Korean politician currently serving as the 14th Mayor of Gwangju since July 2022.[1] A member of the Democratic Party of Korea, he previously served as a three-term member of the National Assembly and as a senior presidential aide.[2]
Early life and education
Kang Gi-jung was born in Goheung, South Jeolla Province on December 3, 1964.[3] He attended Chonnam National University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He later obtained a Master's degree in Public Administration from the same institution.[4][2]
Political career
Jung entered national politics in 2004 and served as a three-term member of the National Assembly (17th, 18th, and 19th), representing the Buk District of Gwangju.[1] During his tenure, he held roles including the Executive Secretary of the Health and Welfare Committee and the Chairman of the National Assembly's Special Committee on Ethics.
In January 2019, President Moon Jae-in appointed Jung as the Senior Secretary for Political Affairs.[2] In this role, he was tasked with facilitating communication between the executive branch and the legislature, coordinating major national policies and responding to parliamentary issues.[5]
Mayor of Gwangju
Jung was elected as the Mayor of Gwangju in the June 2022 local elections. Since taking office on July 1, 2022, he has focused on transforming Gwangju into a "City of Opportunity," prioritizing industrial growth in sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI) and future mobility.[4][1]
References
- ^ a b c "[프로필] 강기정 광주광역시장, '추진력' 앞세운 현장형 리더". BusinessPost (in Korean). 30 August 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ^ a b c "문대통령, 정무수석에 강기정 전 의원 임명". Dong-A Ilbo (in Korean). 8 January 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ^ "Gwangju Mayor for Tomorrow: An Exclusive Interview with the Hon. Kang Gi-Jung". Gwangju News. 2022-08-01. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ a b "[인터뷰] 강기정 광주시장 "내일이 빛나는 기회도시 광주 만들 것"". Mdilbo (in Korean). 31 August 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ^ "강기정 청와대 정무수석, 여야 협치 이끌 적임자 평가". BusinessPost (in Korean). 10 January 2020. Retrieved 19 January 2026.