Hwang Jong-woo
South Korean politician (born 1967)
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Hwang Jong-woo (Korean: 황종우; born 1967) is a South Korean politician who has served as the minister of oceans and fisheries since 2026.
Hwang Jong-woo | |
|---|---|
Hwang in 2026 | |
| Minister of Oceans and Fisheries | |
| Assumed office 25 March 2026 | |
| President | Lee Jae Myung |
| Preceded by | Chun Jae-soo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1967 (age 58–59) Busan, South Korea |
| Education | Seoul National University |
Biography
Hwang was born in Busan in 1967.[1] He graduated with a bachelor's degree in law and a master's degree in public administration from Seoul National University.[1][2] Hwang served in the Roh Moo-hyun and Moon Jae-in administrations. Hwang also held several director positions at the Ministry of Land, Transport, and Maritime affairs and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.[1]
On March 2, 2026, Hwang was nominated Ocean Minister. Before becoming the Minster of Oceans and Fisheries, Hwang served as chair of the Korea Maritime Cooperation Center's international cooperation committee.[2] According to Hwang, the Ministry is attempting to turn South Korea's southeastern region into a maritime center to prepare for the expansion of Arctic shipping routes.[3][4] Hwang opposed Iranian fees in the Strait of Hormuz because he saw it as a violation of international law.[5]
