Gwangju City Appoints Kim Yong-man, Head of Democracy and Human Rights Division, as New Spokesperson

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Kim Yong-man, Head of the Democratic Human Rights Division, has been appointed as the new spokesperson for Gwangju Metropolitan City.

Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 6th that, following the resignation of spokesperson Kim Yi-gang, it has carried out some personnel transfers for Grade 4 section chief positions effective from the 8th.

The spokesperson position had been designated as an open position since January 2019 and operated by recruiting external experts. However, as the spokesperson office's duties diversified with the strengthening of online communication and video promotion functions, it was judged necessary to appoint an internal expert with deep understanding of overall city administration and rich administrative experience to enhance the city's promotional capabilities. Accordingly, the open position designation was lifted as of April 8, and a suitable general civil servant was assigned.

Accordingly, the city appointed Kim Yong-man, Head of the Democratic Human Rights Division, as the new spokesperson; Lee Myung-soon, Head of the Peace Foundation Division, as the new Head of the Democratic Human Rights Division; and Kim Jeong-min, Secretary returning from dispatch at the Gwangju Green Car Promotion Agency, as the Head of the Peace Foundation Division.

New spokesperson Kim Yong-man served as Head of the Democratic Human Rights Division for over two years and four months, contributing to the creation of a human rights city, spreading democratic civic awareness, and globalizing human rights forums. In particular, based on his diverse administrative experience in organization and personnel affairs, investment and jobs, and culture and tourism, it is expected that he will boost the city's promotional capabilities and strengthen citizen communication functions.

Meanwhile, former spokesperson Kim Yi-gang, who served as Gwangju's political special advisor and spokesperson for over two years and nine months, leaves public office after achieving many accomplishments in city policy advising, citizen communication, and city promotion.

He is evaluated to have demonstrated excellent abilities in harmony with internal staff and communication with the council, civic groups, and the media, based on his high affinity and leadership.

He is also expected to run for Seo-gu District Mayor in next year's local elections.

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