Gyeonggi-do, Personnel Changes for Department Heads and Deputy Heads... 7 Promoted to Grades 1-3, 2 Deputy Heads Appointed

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Gyeonggi Province has carried out the regular personnel appointments for the first half of 2022, appointing Shin Nang-hyun, former Deputy Mayor of Bucheon City, as the Head of the Gyeonggi Free Economic Zone Authority, and Ryu In-kwon, Director of the Balanced Development Planning Office, as the Director of Planning and Coordination Office at the provincial government.

The province explained that this personnel appointment focused on deploying experts to the front lines and minimizing transfers in order to overcome the COVID-19 crisis and ensure continuity in provincial administration.

There were promotions for one Grade 1 official, two Grade 2 officials, and four Grade 3 officials. Two officials moved to Grade 4 Deputy Mayor positions.

Yeon Je-chan, Deputy Mayor of Siheung City, was promoted and appointed as Director of the Balanced Development Planning Office at the Northern Gyeonggi Provincial Government Complex, a Grade 2 position, and Lee Gye-sam, Director of the Railroad, Port, and Logistics Bureau, was promoted and appointed as Secretary General of the Gyeonggi Provincial Council.

Lee Ui-hwan, General Affairs Manager, was appointed as Deputy Mayor of Icheon City, and Jeong Deok-chae, Public Relations Officer, was appointed as Deputy Mayor of Pocheon City, both Grade 3 positions. To expand the number of senior female officials, Ji Ju-yeon, Welfare Policy Manager, was promoted and appointed as Director of the Women and Family Bureau.

Jung Soon-wook, Chief Secretary, was appointed as Deputy Mayor of Dongducheon City, and Park Jong-min, Head of the Eco-friendly Meal Support Center, was appointed as Deputy County Governor of Yeoncheon County.

Regarding the personnel exchange of deputy mayors in cities and counties, the province focused on strengthening cooperation between the provincial government and local governments by prioritizing the placement of outstanding personnel through consultations with the respective mayors and county governors.

A provincial official explained, "This personnel appointment is characterized by the selection of personnel who can successfully complete the key projects of the 7th elected term of Gyeonggi Province and lead the provincial administration stably under the acting authority of Governor Oh Byeong-kwon."

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