Kim Yong-jin Appointed as Commissioner of the Korea Coast Guard, Former Commissioner of Central Coast Guard Headquarters

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced on the 5th that it has recommended Kim Yong-jin, Commissioner of the Central Regional Coast Guard (Senior Superintendent General), for appointment as Commissioner of the Korea Coast Guard.

Born in 1970, candidate Kim graduated from the Department of Spanish Language and Literature at Seoul National University and completed a master's program in Public Administration at the same university. He passed the 42nd Administrative Examination in 1999 and worked as a local administrative officer for Seoul City before being appointed to the Coast Guard in 2008 through the police officer recruitment exam at the rank of Superintendent.

He has served as Chief of Ulsan Coast Guard Station, Chief of Donghae Coast Guard Station, Director of International Cooperation at the Headquarters, Director of the Security Bureau, Director of Planning and Coordination, Deputy Commissioner of the Korea Coast Guard, and Commissioner of the Central Regional Coast Guard.

He is recognized for his extensive field experience and rational policy capabilities, and is known to have strong trust both inside and outside the organization.

Kang Do-hyung, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, said, "We have recommended candidate Kim, who possesses abundant field experience and diverse policy planning abilities, as the new Commissioner of the Korea Coast Guard. We hope that the Coast Guard will successfully address the current challenges and create a safe and clean sea for our country."

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