Kwon Chil-seung
Kwon Chil-seung (Korean: 권칠승; Hanja: 權七勝; born 18 November 1965) is a South Korean politician serving as Minister of SMEs and Startups under President Moon Jae-in from February 2021. Kwon has represented Hwaseong City at the National Assembly from 2016 and previously at Gyeonggi Assembly from 2010 to 2016.
Kwon Chil-seung | |
|---|---|
권칠승 | |
| Minister of SMEs and Startups | |
| Assumed office 5 February 2021 | |
| President | Moon Jae-in |
| Prime Minister | Chung Sye-kyun |
| Preceded by | Park Young-sun |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 30 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | constituency created |
| Constituency | Gyeonggi Hwaseong C |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 November 1965 Yeongcheon, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Korea University |
In January 2021, President Moon Jae-in nominated Kwon as his third Minister of SMEs and Startups as his second minister Park Young-sun announced her campaign for Seoul Mayor in the upcoming bi-election.[1][2]
Kwon is best known to the public for his bill which removes licenses of doctors convicted of serious crimes such as murder and sexual assault.[3]
From 2004 to 2008 Kwon worked as an administrator at the Office of Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs to President Roh Moo-hyun working with Moon who led the Office from 2005 to 2006.[4]
Kwon holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Korea University.
Electoral history
| Election | Year | Post | Party Affiliation | Votes | Percentage of votes | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Local Election | 2010 | Member of Gyeonggi Assembly from Hwaseong | Democratic Party (2008) | 23,229 | 45.81% | Won |
| 6th Local Election | 2014 | Member of Gyeonggi Assembly from Hwaseong | Democratic United Party | 29,176 | 52.66% | Won |
| 20th General Election | 2016 | Member of National Assembly from Gyeonggi Hwaseong C | Democratic Party | 45,777 | 50.67% | Won |
| 21st General Election | 2020 | Member of National Assembly from Gyeonggi Hwaseong C | Democratic Party | 88,793 | 64.45% | Won |
References
- Herald, The Korea (2021-01-20). "Chung Eui-yong named new foreign minister: Cheong Wa Dae". www.koreaherald.com. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- "Moon Nominates 3 New Ministers in Reshuffle, Including Foreign, SMEs Ministers". world.kbs.co.kr. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- Herald, The Korea (2020-10-06). "Bill seeks to 'permanently remove' licenses of doctors with two convictions". www.koreaherald.com. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- 조민정 (2021-01-20). "권칠승 중기장관 후보자…기업·지방의회부터 '잔뼈'". 연합뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2021-01-20.