Wi Seong-gon
South Korean politician (born 1968)
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Wi Seong-gon (Korean: 위성곤; born 20 January 1968) is a South Korean politician who has served as the governor of Jeju Province since 2026. A member of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), he has served as a member of the National Assembly since 2016.[1]
Wi Seong-gon | |
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위성곤 | |
Wi in 2023 | |
| Governor of Jeju Province | |
| Assumed office 1 July 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Oh Young-hun |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 30 May 2016 – 29 April 2026 | |
| Constituency | Seogwipo (Jeju) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 January 1968 Jangheung County, South Jeolla Province, South Korea |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Jeju National University |
Religion | Roman Catholic (Christian name : Thomas Aquinas) |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 위성곤 |
| Hanja | 魏聖坤 |
| RR | Wi Seonggon |
| MR | Wi Sŏnggon |
Early life and career
Wi Seong-gon was born on 20 January 1968 in Jangheung County, South Jeolla Province. When he was 8 years old, he moved to Seogwipo, Jeju Province with his parents. He graduated from Jeju National University.
Political career
Wi served as a member of the Jeju Provincial Council from 2006 to 2015.
In 2016, he was nominated by the Democratic Party in the legislative election and was elected in Seogwipo, Jeju Province.[2]
In the 2026 South Korean local elections, Wi was elected as Governor of Jeju Province, defeating People Power Party nominee Moon Seongyu by a wide margin.[3]
Election results
General elections
| Year | Elections | Constituency | Political party | Votes (%) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 20th National Assembly General Election | Seogwipo (Jeju) | Democratic | 42,719 (53.52%) | Won |
| 2020 | 21st National Assembly General Election | Seogwipo (Jeju) | Democratic | 53,345 (55.48%) | Won |
| 2024 | 22nd National Assembly General Election | Seogwipo (Jeju) | Democratic | 53,831 (54.00%) | Won |
Local elections
Governor of Jeju
| Year | Elections | Constituency | Political party | Votes (%) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9th Iocal Election | Jeju (Governoral Elections) | Democratic | 197,897 (63.11%) | Won |
Jeju Special Self-Governing Provincial Council
| Year | Elections | Constituency | Political party | Votes (%) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4th Iocal Election | Jeju 22nd | Uri | 3,282 (39.11%) | Won |
| 2010 | 5th Iocal Election | Jeju 22nd | Democratic | 6,222 (66.14%) | Won |
| 2014 | 6th Iocal Election | Jeju 22nd | NPAD | 6,197 (66.44%) | Won |
