Park Seongman, Chairman of Gyeongbuk Provincial Council, Receives 'Proud Keimyung Alumni Award' at Alma Mater

Park Seong-man, Chairman of the Gyeongbuk Provincial Council (People Power Party, Yeongju), received the ‘2025 Proud Keimyung Alumni Award’ at the ‘2025 Keimyung University - School Alumni Association Regular General Meeting and New Year Greeting Ceremony’ hosted by his alma mater, Keimyung University, on the 16th.

Chairman Park, a member of the class of ’83 at Keimyung University, was known throughout his university life for his trademark rubber shoes and field jumper, actively participating in social activities as a student and becoming a legendary figure at his alma mater at the time. After graduation, he challenged the 14th National Assembly election as a candidate of the New Political Reform Party alongside former lawmaker Park Chan-jong at the age of 27, the youngest candidate nationwide. Later, in the 2nd local elections in 1998, he was elected as the youngest member (33 years old) of the Gyeongbuk Provincial Council. Since entering the 6th Gyeongbuk Provincial Council, he has served through the 7th, 9th, and 10th terms and was elected as the chairman of the 12th term’s second half.

Chairman Park Seong-man of the Gyeongbuk Provincial Council

Reflecting on his award, Chairman Park mentioned poet Jang Seok-ju’s ‘A Single Jujube,’ saying, “Based on my convictions and passion, I have never once avoided the responsibilities demanded of youth by the times, and the memories of my fervent university days have consistently guided me on a single path until now. This award feels like it contains a few typhoons, some thunder, and lightning from my youth, just like a single jujube, which moves me deeply. I am especially grateful and touched to have my career recognized by my alma mater, and I want to continue steadfastly on the path of a politician, standing proudly before the residents and history.”

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