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Kwon Chil-seung

b. 1965

South Korean politician

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About Kwon Chil-seung

Born 1965. Kwon Chil-seung is a South Korean politician.

Kwon Chil-seung (; born 18 November 1965) is a South Korean politician who served as Minister of SMEs and Startups from 2021 to 2022. Kwon has represented Hwaseong at the National Assembly from 2016 and previously at Gyeonggi Assembly from 2010 to 2016.

In January 2021, President Moon Jae-in nominated Kwon as his third Minister of SMEs and Startups as his second minister Park Young-sun announced her campaign for Seoul mayor in the upcoming bi-election.

Kwon is best known to the public for his bill which removes licenses of doctors convicted of serious crimes such as murder and sexual assault.

From 2004 to 2008 Kwon worked as an administrator at the Office of Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs to President Roh Moo-hyun working with Moon who led the Office from 2005 to 2006.

Kwon holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Korea University.

Electoral history

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Important facts

Born
18 November 1965, Yeongcheon
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
South Korea
Education
Korea University
Positions held
Member of the National Assembly of South Korea, Minister of SMEs and Startups
Also known as
KWON CHILSEUNG

People in Kwon Chil-seung's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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b. 1953
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Park Young-sun
b. 1960
Journalist

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kwon Chil-seung?

South Korean politician

When was Kwon Chil-seung born?

Kwon Chil-seung was born on 18 November 1965 in Yeongcheon.

What is Kwon Chil-seung's occupation?

Kwon Chil-seung is a politician.

What nationality is Kwon Chil-seung?

Kwon Chil-seung is South Korean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kwon Chil-seung

· Wikidata: Q24000551

· DBpedia: Kwon Chil-seung

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