Why Did Mayor Park Won-soon Summon Jeong Sang-taek, Head of Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square Promotion Team?

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Mayor Park Won-soon (left) took a congratulatory commemorative photo when Jeong Sang-taek was promoted to Deputy Director.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jeong Sang-taek, head of the Seoul Gwanghwamun Square Promotion Team, is attracting attention for being highly popular not only with Mayor Park Won-soon but also with Mapo District Mayor Yoo Dong-gyun.

Jeong previously served as the head of the General Affairs Division of Seoul City, was promoted to Grade 3, and after returning triumphantly to his hometown as the Deputy Mayor of Mapo District, spent two years there.

However, until the Seoul City executive personnel reshuffle on January 1, it was known that he would remain as Deputy Mayor of Mapo District, but at the last moment, Mayor Park Won-soon called him back to the city hall.

Jeong graduated from Yonsei University’s Department of Political Science and Diplomacy, passed the local civil service exam, and worked in Mapo District from 1999 to 2012 for 12 years.

After that, he joined Seoul City and served for five years as the head of Seoul Zoo Management, head of the Social Economy Division, and head of the General Affairs Division, before catching Mayor Park’s attention and being promoted relatively quickly to Grade 3.

After his promotion to Grade 3, he was warmly welcomed by the staff of Mapo District Office, his hometown, and spent two years as Deputy Mayor.

In particular, it is known that Mayor Park did not forget his affection for Jeong, even asking, “Where is Director Jeong Sang-taek currently working?” while Jeong was serving as Deputy Mayor of Mapo District.

Mapo District Mayor Yoo Dong-gyun also reportedly hoped that Deputy Mayor Jeong would work a little longer before moving to Seoul City, but Mayor Park’s will was so strong that they ultimately had to let Jeong go to Seoul City.

What is the secret behind Jeong Sang-taek’s popularity not only with Mayor Park but also with Mapo District Mayor Yoo Dong-gyun and the Mapo District staff?

It is said to be due to Jeong’s consistent character and work ability.

It is interpreted as his sincere attitude of always treating people humbly and his diligence in almost perfectly handling the tasks entrusted to him.

A director at Mapo District Office praised, “Jeong Sang-taek always maintains a consistently humble attitude and has such an excellent character that there is no one among the district office staff who does not like him.”

Because of these qualities, it seems that Mayor Park entrusted Jeong with the challenging task of heading the Gwanghwamun Square Promotion Team, one of his key projects.

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