About Kim Byong-joon
Born 1954. Kim Byong-joon is a South Korean politician.
Kim Byong-joon (; born 26 March 1954) is a former chief of staff (minister), Presidential Office of National Policies, Republic of Korea/ the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Human Resources Development. He was designated Prime Minister of South Korea by President Park Geun-hye, on November 2, 2016, but Park withdrew her designate November 8.
Biography Kim was born in Goryeong, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. He received his B.A degree from Yeungnam University in 1976, M.A degree from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in 1979, and PhD degree from University of Delaware in 1984.
Election results Year Elections Constituency Political party Votes (%) Results 2020 21st National Assembly General Election Sejong B (Sejong) UFP 31,495 (39.68%) Defeated
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South Korean academic and politician
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