Kim Myung-joo, New Deputy Governor for Economy of Gyeongnam Province, "Will Achieve Key Projects Including Early Establishment of Space Aviation Agency"

Former Ministry of Strategy and Finance Director Kim Myung-joo was inaugurated as the Deputy Governor for Economy of Gyeongnam Province on the 28th.

Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongnam Province, presented the appointment letter to the new Deputy Governor Kim at the provincial office that morning.

Gyeongnam Province Governor Park Wansu (left) is presenting the appointment letter to Kim Myungju, the newly appointed Deputy Governor for Economic Affairs of Gyeongnam Province.
[Photo by Gyeongnam Provincial Government]

According to Gyeongnam Province, the new Deputy Governor Kim graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Agricultural Economics, earned a master's degree from the Korea Development Institute (KDI) Graduate School of International Policy, a master's degree (MBA program) from the University of Missouri in the United States, and a doctorate in Public Administration from Kongju National University.

After passing the 39th Administrative Examination (Finance and Economy division), he worked at the Ministry of Strategy and Finance’s Budget Office, Fund Bureau, Strategic Planning Office, Fiscal Management Bureau, the National Economic Advisory Council, and the Presidential Secretariat.

Kim Myung-joo, the new Deputy Governor for Economic Affairs of Gyeongnam Province.
[Photo by Gyeongnam Provincial Government]

Deputy Governor Kim pledged, “I will contribute to the success of the 8th elected administration of Gyeongnam Province by leveraging my public service experience and expertise.”

He added, “While strengthening communication and cooperation with central government ministries, the legislature, and experts, I will focus on achieving results in the province’s key projects, including the early establishment of the Space and Aviation Agency, development of tourism along the southern coast, and expansion of investment attraction, and will proceed with work at a swift pace.”

Filling the vacancy left since April due to the previous Deputy Governor’s resignation to run in the general election, Deputy Governor Kim will assist Governor Park and oversee and lead the economic, industrial, and investment attraction policies of the remaining term of the 8th elected administration of Gyeongnam Province starting from today.

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