Kim Tae-nyeon

Kim Tae-nyeon (, born 20 March 1965) is a South Korean politician and former activist who previously served as the parliamentary leader of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK). He was the acting President of the party from 9 March to 8 April 2021. He is also the Member of the National Assembly for Seongnam Sujeong (2004–2008; 2012–).

Early life Kim Tae-nyeon was born in Suncheon, South Jeolla in 1965. His father was a cobbler while his mother was a fish seller at a market. as well as a member of the Association of National University Student Representatives. He lost to Shin Yeong-su in 2008 election by 129 votes majority. On 7 May 2020, he contested again and was elected the parliamentary leader of the Democratic Party. However, he resigned on 8 April following the party's huge suffer in the 2021 by-elections.

Controversies On 22 January 2018, Kim provoked a controversy when he sent a note to the Minister of Employment and Labour Kim Young-joo. The note was saying, "Don't make an issue of Suncheon Job World. Kim Tae-nyeon's business."

Election results Year Elections Constituency Political party Votes (%) Remarks 2004 17th National Assembly General Election Seongnam Sujeong (Gyeonggi) Uri 47,478 (43.94%) Won 2008 18th National Assembly General Election Seongnam Sujeong (Gyeonggi) UDP 29,833 (38.54%) Defeated 2012 19th National Assembly General Election Seongnam Sujeong (Gyeonggi) DUP 51,142 (54.76%) Won 2016 20th National Assembly General Election Seongnam Sujeong (Gyeonggi) Democratic 44,653 (44.57%) Won 2020 21st National Assembly General Election Seongnam Sujeong (Gyeonggi) Democratic 76,830 (60.31%) Won 2024 22nd National Assembly General Election Seongnam Sujeong (Gyeonggi) Democratic 80,835 (58.41%) Won