The Office Chief is Deputy Director Kim Young-do

Kang Soon-hoo Appointed as New Standing Commissioner of Gwangju City Election Commission View original image

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Gwangju Metropolitan City Election Commission announced on the 29th that Kang Soon-hoo (55), a Grade 1 manager, will assume the position of new standing commissioner, and Kim Young-do (54), a Grade 3 deputy director, will take office as the new secretary-general as of January 1, 2022.


The new standing commissioner Kang Soon-hoo has held key positions including Head of Public Relations, Guidance, Management, and General Affairs Departments at the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Election Commission, Head of the Institutional Research Department at the Election Training Institute, and Secretary-General of the Chungbuk Election Commission.


He combines extensive experience and insight in election administration and is highly trusted by staff for his flexible and gentle personality.


The new secretary-general Kim Young-do has served as an election officer at the Central Election Commission’s Election Department, Director of the Secretariat at the Busan Yeonje-gu Election Commission, and as Head of Public Relations, Guidance, Management, and General Affairs Departments at the Busan Election Commission, working as a frontline election official.



He possesses expertise in election work and rational leadership, ensuring flawless execution of duties, and is well regarded as an election expert with both practical and theoretical knowledge of elections.


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