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Ji Sang-wuk

b. 1965

South Korean academic and politician

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About Ji Sang-wuk

Born 1965. Ji Sang-wuk is a South Korean politician and university teacher.

Ji Sang-wook (; born 16 May 1965) is a South Korean academic and politician in the conservative Bareun Party. He is currently a member of the National Assembly for Jung District and Seongdong District, Seoul, and was previously head of the party's district organization in Jung-gu.

Before joining the Saenuri Party, Ji was formerly a spokesman for the Liberty Forward Party, He was nominated again for the post in 2011 but withdrew before the election took place.

Prior to his entry into politics, Ji was a professor at Yonsei University's Graduate School of International Studies. He studied civil engineering as an undergraduate at Yonsei before earning a masters at Stanford University and a doctorate from the University of Tokyo. He met LFP chairman Lee Hoi-chang in the United States after Lee's defeat in the 2002 presidential election, and subsequently served as a close aide to him.

Ji is married to the actress Shim Eun-ha, who has supported him in elections.

Election results General elections Year Elections Constituency Political party Votes (%) Results 2016 20th National Assembly General Election Jung–Seongdong B (Seoul) Saenuri 37,981 (38.03%) Won 2020 21st National Assembly General Election Jung–Seongdong B (Seoul) UFP 58,300 (47.27%) Defeated

Local elections Mayor of Seoul Year Elections Constituency Political party Votes (%) Remarks 2010 5th Iocal Election Seoul(Mayoral Elections) LFP 90,032 (2.04%) Defeated

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Education
Yonsei University, Stanford University School of Engineering, University of Tokyo, Stanford University
Positions held
Member of the National Assembly of South Korea
Employers
Yonsei University
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Ji Sang-wook

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Who is Ji Sang-wuk?

South Korean academic and politician

When was Ji Sang-wuk born?

Ji Sang-wuk was born on 16 May 1965 in Seoul.

What is Ji Sang-wuk's occupation?

Ji Sang-wuk is a politician and university teacher.

What nationality is Ji Sang-wuk?

Ji Sang-wuk is South Korean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ji Sang-wuk

· Wikidata: Q12617992

· DBpedia: Ji Sang-wook

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