Kim Hyun-mee (politician)
Kim Hyun-mee (Korean: 김현미; Hanja: 金賢美; born 29 November 1962) is a South Korean politician currently serving as the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) as well as three-term parliamentarian of Democratic Party. She is the first woman to lead this ministry since its creation in 1948.[1]
Kim Hyun-mee | |
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김현미 | |
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| Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport | |
| Assumed office 21 June 2017 | |
| President | Moon Jae-in |
| Prime Minister | Chung Sye-kyun |
| Preceded by | Kang Ho-in |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 30 May 2012 – 29 May 2020 | |
| Succeeded by | Lee Yong-woo |
| Constituency | Goyang D |
| In office 30 May 2004 – 29 May 2008 | |
| Constituency | Proportional representation |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 November 1962 Jeongeup, South Korea |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Yonsei University |
She was the first chief of staff to then-party leader of Democratic Party, Moon Jae-in.[1][2]
As of September 2019, Kim is leading one of three ministries which heads have not changed since the beginning of the Moon's presidency despite of several reshuffles.
She graduated from Yonsei University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Diplomacy.[1]
Electoral history
| Election | Year | District | Party Affiliation | Votes | Percentage of votes | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th National Assembly General Election | 2004 | Proportional representation | Uri Party | 8,145,824 | 38.26% | Won |
| 18th National Assembly General Election | 2008 | Goyang Ilsanseo-gu | Democratic Party | 40,198 | 41.48% | Lost |
| 19th National Assembly General Election | 2012 | Goyang Ilsanseo-gu | Democratic United Party | 63,432 | 50.64% | Won |
| 20th National Assembly General Election | 2016 | Goyang D | Democratic Party | 66,959 | 49.15% | Won |
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