Daegu City Appoints Former Political Advisor Jeong Haeyong as Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs... "Youngest Ever"

Jeong Haeyong, Nominee for Deputy Mayor of Economy of Daegu City

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Tae-min] Daegu City announced on the 3rd that Jeong Haeyong (50), former political special advisor of Daegu City, has been appointed as the new Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs.

Jeong, the appointee for Deputy Mayor, served as a Daegu City Council member twice from 2006 to 2014, and from July 2014 for six years, he held positions such as Director of the Political Coordination Office and Political Special Advisor of Daegu City. If Jeong assumes office next week, he will be the youngest Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs in Daegu's history. Former Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs Hong Eui-rak retired on the 1st.

Daegu City plans to complete the appointment procedures as soon as possible to minimize administrative gaps and appoint Jeong Haeyong as Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs within next week. The city stated, "He is well-versed in local issues and has a high understanding of city administration, so we expect him to lead local economic policies stably."

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