Jeonbuk Governor-elect Kim Gwan-young Appoints Former Vice Minister Kim Jong-hoon as Political Deputy Governor

Jeongmu Chief Kim Kwang-soo, Former Lawmaker... Prioritizing People’s Livelihood and Economy in Provincial Administration

[Jeonju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho] Kim Gwan-young, the governor-elect of Jeonbuk Province, announced on the 15th that he appointed Kim Jong-hoon, former Vice Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, as the first Political Vice Governor of the 8th Jeonbuk Provincial Government, and Kim Kwang-soo, former National Assembly member, as the Chief Political Secretary.

At a press conference held at the Jeonbuk Provincial Council on the same day, Governor-elect Kim said, "If the talent is necessary for the development of Jeonbuk, regardless of their origin or personal relationships, they will participate in the Jeonbuk provincial government according to the principle of placing the right person in the right position."

Kim, the former vice minister appointed as the first Political Vice Governor of the 8th term, is described by Governor-elect Kim as the best expert in Korea's agricultural life industry, having worked for 30 years at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and is the right person to take charge of the agricultural life industry as well as the economic sector.

However, regarding the title of Political Vice Governor, Governor-elect Kim stated that after consulting with the Provincial Council first, the ordinance amendment procedure will be followed so that the role will be carried out as Economic Vice Governor.

Regarding Kim, the former National Assembly member appointed as Chief Political Secretary, Governor-elect Kim explained the background of the appointment, saying, "As a member of Jeonbuk's civil society who has served as a Jeonju city councilor, provincial councilor, and National Assembly member, he will not only foster a cooperative relationship with the Provincial Council but also serve as a communication channel with the central political circles."

Governor-elect Kim added that since the Chief Political Secretary is currently operated as a Political Special Advisor, the position will be changed to Chief Political Secretary through the proper procedures.

Governor-elect Kim said, "We have formed a transition committee for the governor's office to receive work reports by division necessary for full-scale preparation of provincial administration, and we are concretizing ways to implement the policies and pledges made during the election," adding, "We will practice a field-first provincial administration from now on by listening to voices from the field and finding answers."

Jeonju=Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho stonepeak@asiae.co.kr

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