Kang Do-hyung
South Korean politician (born 1970)
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Kang Do-hyung (born September 30, 1970) is a South Korean oceanographer who served as the minister of oceans and fisheries from December 2023 to July 2025.
Kang Do-hyung | |
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Kang in 2025 | |
| Minister of Oceans and Fisheries | |
| In office December 29, 2023 – July 23, 2025 | |
| President | Yoon Suk Yeol |
| Preceded by | Cho Seung-hwan |
| Succeeded by | Chun Jae-soo |
| Member of South Korea's National Commission for UNESCO | |
| In office February 2023 – December 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 30, 1970 |
| Education | |
Biography
Kang was born on Jeju Island. He gained a degree from Inha University and his master's and doctoral degrees in Fishery Biology from Jeju National University.[1]
From 2006 to until February 2023 Kang held various positions in the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology.[1][2] From February to December 2023 he was the president of the institute.[1] His role as president of the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology also made him the director of the Korea Ocean Foundation, chairman of the Korean Oceanographic Commission, and a member of the South Korea's National Commission for UNESCO.[3] Kang became the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries on December 29, 2023,[1] leaving the Ministry on July 23, 2025.[4]
