Kim Chang-gyu Appointed as New Chief of Gwonseon-gu

Kim Chang-gyu (54), former director of the General Affairs Division at Gyeonggi Province's Autonomous Administration Bureau, took office as the 18th chief of Gwonseon-gu on the 22nd.

Newly appointed Gwonseon-gu Chief Kim was born in Pyeongtaek and completed his doctoral program in Business Administration at Kyung Hee University Graduate School. He began his civil service career in Yongin-eup, Yongin City, and has served as an administrative expert who has held various positions including director at Gyeonggi Province's Planning and Coordination Office, secretary to the provincial governor, director of the Provincial Council Speaker's Secretariat, head of the Policy Planning Office, director of the Urban Housing Division, head of the Provincial Council Administrative Division, director of the Environment and Resources Division, and director of the General Affairs Division.

In his inaugural address, Chief Kim stated, "I will establish a safe and balanced urban infrastructure, promote local economic vitality and realize warm welfare that shares with our neighbors, create a green and pleasant urban environment where nature and humanity harmonize, establish a high-quality cultural city through culture events led by residents, and practice first-class administration centered on achievements and genuine public service that prioritizes citizens."

Chief Kim holds certifications as a Level 2 Youth Guidance Instructor (1999) and an ISO 9001 Certification Auditor (2000). He has a family consisting of his wife Baek Jong-ha and three children—one son and two daughters.