Kim Wan-ju
South Korean politician
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Kim Wan-ju (Korean: 김완주; born May 25, 1946) is a South Korean politician who was the 32nd governor of the South Korean province of North Jeolla from 2006 to 2014; he was also the mayor of the South Korean city of Jeonju from 1998 to 2006.[1] During his tenure, Kim was a strong proponent of regional development, historical preservation and new paradigms of local and decentralized government.
Kim Wan-ju | |
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| 김완주 | |
 Kim in March 2010 (right) | |
| 32nd Governor of North Jeolla Province | |
| In office July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Kang Hyun-wook |
| Succeeded by | Song Ha-jin |
| Mayor of the City of Jeonju | |
| In office July 1, 1998 – March 10, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Yang Sang-lyeol |
| Succeeded by | Lee Kyung-ok (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 25, 1946 |
| Party | Korean Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life and education
Kim was born in what is now North Jeolla Province's Wanju County in May 1946. He graduated from the Jeonju Nam-jung School in 1962 and graduated from Jeonju High School in 1965. He received a Bachelor's in Political Science from Seoul National University (SNU) in 1970 and graduated from SNU's Graduate School of Public Administration in 1963. In 1987, he received a Master's in Urban Planning from the University of Pennsylvania in the U.S.
Career
- Passed the 14th Administrative Examination in 1973
- 1974–1980: Chonbuk Provincial Planning Division Manager
- 1980–1981: Chonbuk Provincial Office Deputy Director-General
- 1988–1988: Planning Officer, Chonbuk Provincial Office
- 1991–1992: Presidential Office of the President
- 1994: Representative of Namwon's mayor in North Jeolla Province
- 1994–1995: The 7th and 8th North Jeolla Province Namwon Market
- 1995–1996: Chief of Planning and Management of North Jeolla Province
- 1998: Director of the Korea Sports Council
- July 1, 1998 – March 10, 2006: Mayor of the City of Jeonju (re-election)
- 2001–2004 Member of Local Transportation Committee
- 2003: Chairperson of the Decentralization Special Promotion Committee
- 2003: Chairman of the Council of the Mayor of the Mayor of the National Market
- July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2014: 32nd Governor of North Jeolla Province do in 33rd (re-election)
Personal life
Kim is a member of the Gwangsan Kim clan.
Election results
Local elections
Governor of North Jeolla
| Year | Elections | Constituency | Political party | Votes (%) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4th Iocal Election | North Jeolla (Governoral Elections) | Uri | 389,436 (48.08%) | Won |
| 2010 | 5th Iocal Election | North Jeolla (Governoral Elections) | Democratic | 569,980 (68.67%) | Won |
Mayor of Jeonju
| Year | Elections | Constituency | Political party | Votes (%) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2nd Iocal Election | Mayor of Jeonju | NCNP | 135,311 (83.62%) | Won |
| 2002 | 3rd Iocal Election | Mayor of Jeonju | MDP | 126,733 (71.63%) | Won |
