Park Chang-hwan from Gwangyang Appointed as Jeonnam Deputy Governor for Political Affairs

Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok Makes Three Visits to Finance Ministry Budget Expert Deputy Governor Park

Gwangyang City and Other Eastern Region Cities and Counties Expected to Play Key Role as Bridge with Central Government for Securing National Funds

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Park Chang-hwan, Director General of Budget Coordination at the Ministry of Strategy and Finance from Gwangyang, Jeonnam, was inaugurated as the Jeonnam Deputy Governor for Political Affairs on the 3rd.

Deputy Governor Park was born to a father from Myeongam, Bonggang-myeon, Gwangyang-si, and a mother from Singeum, Okgok-myeon, Gwangyang-si.

He graduated from Gwangju Inseong High School and Korea University with a degree in Business Administration. He began his public service career by passing the 41st Administrative Examination in 1997 and has served as Director General of Budget Coordination, Director of Budget Policy, and Financial Attach? at the Embassy in the U.S., establishing himself as a budget expert.

Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok is known to have visited the Ministry of Strategy and Finance multiple times, showing relentless dedication to recruit Deputy Governor Park, who is considered the best fit to address Jeonnam’s external issues by leveraging his extensive personal network in the National Assembly and central government agencies.

Upon inauguration, Deputy Governor Park stated, “I will strive to attract investment and create jobs to revitalize the regional economy, including securing national funds to drive Jeonnam’s development.” He added, “Together with Governor Kim Young-rok, we will build Jeonnam as the center of the Pan-Pacific era.”

Deputy Governor Park, who communicates best with Jeong Hyun-bok, Mayor of Gwangyang and an expert in administrative budgeting, greatly contributed to securing a record-high national budget of 527.5 billion KRW for Gwangyang this year.

Known for his clear sense of right and wrong and straightforward character, Deputy Governor Park has a reputation for his charisma and determination, never hesitating to take on tasks within his capacity.

With Deputy Governor Park Chang-hwan, a native of Gwangyang, taking office, the eastern region of Jeonnam, which is growing as an economic city, has high expectations for his role as a bridge and communicator with the government.

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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