Born in Suncheon, Jeonnam... First Special Naturalization Recipient

The People Power Party has appointed Professor In Yo-han of Yonsei University College of Medicine as the head of the Innovation Committee to recover from the crushing defeat in the Seoul Gangseo District Mayor by-election.


A People Power Party official said in a phone call on the 23rd, "Director In has been nominated as the head of the Innovation Committee," adding, "The Supreme Council is scheduled to go through the approval process (on the same day)." The appointment of the Innovation Committee head comes just 12 days after the defeat in the Seoul Gangseo District Mayor by-election on October 11.

Professor In Yohan of Yonsei University College of Medicine is giving a lecture at the People Power Party study group event 'National Sympathy' held at the National Assembly on the 23rd. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

Professor In Yohan of Yonsei University College of Medicine is giving a lecture at the People Power Party study group event 'National Sympathy' held at the National Assembly on the 23rd. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

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Professor In is the great-grandson of Eugene Bell, a 19th-century American missionary, and became the first person to receive special naturalization in 2012 in recognition of his contributions to South Korea. He is currently the fourth generation continuing education and medical activities in Korea.



Born in Suncheon, Jeollanam-do, Professor In served as the vice chairman of the National Unity Committee in the transition team of President-elect Park Geun-hye in 2012.


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