Hwang Hee (politician)
Hwang Hee (Korean: 황희; Hanja: 黃熙; born 28 July 1967) is a South Korean politician representing Yangcheon District of Seoul at the National Assembly from 2016.
Hwang Hee | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 30 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Gil Jeong-woo |
| Constituency | Seoul Yangcheon A |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 July 1967 Mokpo, South Korea |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Soongsil University Yonsei University |
In January 2021, President Moon Jae-in nominated Hwang as his third Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism as part of cabinet reshuffle.[1][2]
In 2016 Hwang became the first Democratic politician elected to represent Yangcheon A constituency.
Hwang holds three degrees - a bachelor's degree in economics from Soongsil University and a master's and a doctorate in urban engineering from Yonsei University.[3]
Electoral history
| Election | Year | Post | Party Affiliation | Votes | Percentage of votes | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th General Election | 2016 | Member of National Assembly from Seoul Yangcheon A | Democratic Party | 66,945 | 52.13% | Won |
| 21st General Election | 2020 | Member of National Assembly from Seoul Yangcheon A | Democratic Party | 78,196 | 51.8% | Won |
References
- 이민지 (2021-01-20). "(profile) Liberal, press-friendly lawmaker tapped as culture minister". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- 장동우 (2021-01-20). "(LEAD) Moon names Chung Eui-yong as new foreign minister: Cheong Wa Dae". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- "[프로필] 황희 문화체육관광부 장관 후보자". 뉴스핌 (in Korean). Retrieved 2021-01-20.
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