Kim Kwan-Yong (born November 29, 1942) is the governor of Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, Republic of Korea. He was also the mayor of Gumi from 1995 to 1997, serving again in 2006. He is a member of the Grand National Party.
[edit] Decoration
- 1998 Awarded the Konrad Adnauer Self-Governing Organization Prize
- 2000 Awarded the 7th BPW Gold Award from Business & Professional Women's Clubs of Korea
- 2003 Awarded for excellence in local self government management from KMA
- 2004 Awarded the Grand Prix in leadership category at the national productivity innovation competition
[edit] Education
- 1961 Graduated from Daegu Teachers' School
- 1969 BS in Economics from the University of Yeungnam
- 1998 Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from Kumoh National Institut of Technology
- 2001 Master degree from the Graduate School in public administration of Yeungnam University
[edit] Career
- 1961-67 Teacher of Gumi Elementary School, Province of Gyeongsangbuk-do
- 1989 Superintendent of Gumi Tax Office, Province of Gyeongsangbuk-do
- 1991-93 Administrative Officer(Secy) to the President for civil affairs
- 1995/7 -2006/6 Mayor of Gumi-City (elected by citizens three consecutive terms)
- 1999 Honorary Professor of Shenyang Industry University in China
- 2006/7/1 29th Governor, Province (State) of Gyeongsangbuk-do(first term)
- 2009/9- Looking for the second term of Governor of Gyeongsangbuk-do upcoming election
[edit] External links
http://gb.go.kr/governor2/pages/index.jsp?LARGE_CODE=210&MEDIUM_CODE=10&SMALL_CODE=20&SMALL_CODE2=&SMALL_CODE3=&target=main&URL=/governor2/pages/governor/profile.jsp