Ahn Sang-yeong
South Korean politician (1938–2004)
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Ahn Sang-yeong (Korean: 안상영; November 18, 1938 – February 4, 2004) was a South Korean politician who served as the mayor of Busan from 1988 to 1990 and from 1998 to 2003.[1]
Ahn Sang-yeong | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Busan | |
| In office May 20, 1988 – December 27, 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Kang Tae-hong |
| Succeeded by | Kim Young-hwan |
| In office July 1, 1998 – October 24, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Moon Jung-soo |
| Succeeded by | Hur Nam-sik |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 18, 1938 |
| Died | February 4, 2004 (aged 65) Busan, South Korea |
| Education | Seoul National University |
Ahn was educated at Busan High School, and graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1963.[citation needed]
Ahn was implicated in a bribery scandal involving the Jinheung company, and killed himself on February 4, 2004.[2]
Election results
Local elections
Mayor of Busan
| Year | Elections | Constituency | Political party | Votes (%) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2nd Iocal Election | Busan (Mayoral Elections) | GNP | 558,909 (45.14%) | Won |
| 2002 | 3rd Iocal Election | Busan (Mayoral Elections) | GNP | 729,589 (63.76%) | Won |