Kim Wan-sup
Kim Wan-sup | |
|---|---|
Kim in 2025 | |
| Minister of Environment | |
| In office July 2024 – July 2025 | |
| President | Yoon Suk-Yeol |
| Preceded by | Han Wha-jin |
| Succeeded by | Kim Sung-hwan |
| Vice Minister of Economy and Finance | |
| In office July 2023 – December 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 19, 1968 Wonju, South Korea |
Kim Wan-sup (Korean: 김완섭; born April 19, 1968) was a South Korean politician. He was the Minister of Environment and Vice Minister of Economy and Finance.
Biography
Kim was born on April 19, 1968 in Wonju. He obtained a degree at Korea University, a master's degree from Seoul University, and a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Missouri.[1]
From December 2018 to May 2020, Kim became the Chief of Staff to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Strategy and Finance. Kim was appointed to the 20th Presidential Transition Committee in March 2022. From July to December 2023, Kim was the Vice Minister of Economy and Finance. He unsuccessfully ran for the National Assembly in April 2024.[1]
In July 2024, Kim became the Minister of Environment.[1] He replaced Yoon Suk Yeol's original Minister of Environment, Han Wha-jin.[2] Kim gave a speech at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Kim Wan-sup". Korea Who. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- ^ Jung-joo, Lee (2024-07-04). "Ex-vice finance minister to lead environment ministry". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
- ^ Hwang, Seok-Joo (2024-11-20). "S. Korean environment minister at climate change meeting | Yonhap News Agency". Yonhap News Agency. Archived from the original on 2024-11-20. Retrieved 2026-05-29.