President Moon Appoints Former Lawmakers Kim Hyun and Kim Hyojae as New KCC Commissioners (Update)
(From left) Kim Hyun, Kim Hyojae, newly appointed standing commissioners of the Korea Communications Commission
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Son Sun-hee] On the 20th, President Moon Jae-in nominated Kim Hyun, former Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker (55), and Kim Hyo-jae, former Grand National Party (predecessor of the United Future Party) lawmaker (68), as new standing commissioners of the Korea Communications Commission.
Kang Min-seok, spokesperson for the Blue House, announced in a written briefing that "President Moon plans to appoint Kim Hyun and Kim Hyo-jae, who were recommended by the National Assembly in accordance with Article 5 of the 'Act on the Establishment and Operation of the Korea Communications Commission,' as standing commissioners of the Korea Communications Commission."
The Korea Communications Commission is composed of five standing commissioners, including one chairman. Spokesperson Kang explained, "With this personnel appointment, the composition of the Korea Communications Commission is complete, including Chairman Han Sang-hyuk and standing commissioners Kim Chang-ryong and Ahn Hyung-hwan," adding, "The term of the new standing commissioners will be from August 24, 2020, to August 23, 2023."
New standing commissioner Kim Hyun graduated from Gangneung Girls' High School and Hanyang University with a degree in history. He previously served as the director of the Presidential Secretariat's Press Office during the Roh Moo-hyun administration. He was later elected as a proportional representative for the 19th Democratic Party of Korea and served as the party spokesperson and in other party positions.
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New standing commissioner Kim Hyo-jae graduated from Whimoon High School in Seoul and earned a master's degree in journalism from Korea University, where he also completed his undergraduate studies in sociology. He is a former reporter for the Chosun Ilbo, having served as deputy editor before being elected as a Grand National Party lawmaker in the 18th general election. He later held positions such as Senior Secretary for Political Affairs during the Lee Myung-bak administration.
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