Han Byung-do (Korean: 한병도; Hanja: 韓秉道; 7 December 1967) is a South Korean politician representing Iksan City at the National Assembly and previously served as Senior Secretary to the President Moon Jae-in for Political Affairs.[1]
Han Byung-do | |
|---|---|
| 한병도 | |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 30 May 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Cho Bae-sook |
| Constituency | Iksan B |
| In office 30 May 2004 – 29 May 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Lee Chun-seok |
| Constituency | Iksan A |
| Senior Secretary to the President for Political Affairs | |
| In office 28 November 2017 – 8 January 2019 | |
| President | Moon Jae-in |
| Preceded by | Jun Byung-hun |
| Succeeded by | Kang Gi-jung |
| Secretary to the President for Political Affairs | |
| In office 17 May 2017 – 27 November 2017 | |
| President | Moon Jae-in |
| Succeeded by | Song In-bae |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 December 1967 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Wonkwang University |
In 2004 Han was elected as member of the National Assembly from Iksan City becoming the youngest member elected in this election at the age of 37.[2] Han convinced President Roh Moo-hyun to accept the honorary doctorate degree in politics from Han's alma mater, Wonkwang University. This is the one of three degrees Roh has from tertiary education - all honorary as Roh never went to college - and the only one from Korean university.[3] Han was previously the president of its student union.[2]
In 2016 he lost his election to Cho Bae-sook. Upon beginning of the President Moon Jae-in's presidency, he was appointed as his secretary for political affairs. Later that year, Han was promoted to a senior secretary, a vice-ministerial position. Han resigned the post for the 2020 South Korean legislative election. In that election, he defeated Cho who served three times as his constituency's representative and previously defeated him four years ago.
Han holds a bachelor's degree in communications from Wonkwang University.[4]
Electoral history
edit| Election | Year | District | Party affiliation | Votes | Percentage of votes | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th National Assembly General Election | 2004 | North Jeolla Province Iksan A | Uri Party | 47,527 | 74.50% | Won |
| 20th National Assembly General Election | 2016 | North Jeolla Province Iksan B | Democratic Party of Korea | 27,325 | 36.83% | Lost |
| 21st National Assembly General Election | 2020 | North Jeolla Province Iksan B | Democratic Party of Korea | 56,982 | 72.5% | Won |
References
edit- ^ 송, 상호 (2017-11-28). "Moon appoints new senior secretary for political affairs". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
- ^ a b 이, 한재 (2018-01-09). "[Who Is ?] 한병도 전 대통령비서실 정무수석". [Who Is ?] 한병도 전 대통령비서실 정무수석. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
- ^ "[정치]대통령이 집착하는 '빛나는 졸업장'". m.weekly.khan.co.kr (in Korean). 2007-07-10. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
- ^ "한병도 :: 네이버 인물검색". people.search.naver.com. Retrieved 2020-09-10.