Lee Yong-woo

Lee Yong-woo (, born 1 February 1964) is a South Korean entrepreneur, banker and politician currently serving as the Member of the National Assembly for Goyang 4th constituency since 2020. Prior to entering politics, he was the co-CEO of KakaoBank, along with Yoon Ho-young.

Early life and education Born in Chuncheon, Lee was grown up in Busan, where he studied at Pujun Primary School, Busan East Secondary School and Gaya High School. He earned a bachelor's and a master's degree in economics at Seoul National University.

On 12 January 2020, Lee was brought into the ruling Democratic Party. On 24 February, he was confirmed as the candidate for Goyang 4th constituency, replacing the incumbent MP and the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Hyun-mee who had declared to not seek for re-election. In the general election held on 15 April, he defeated the UFP candidate Kim Hyunah.

Personal life Lee married to Kim Kyung-ae.

He is also an elder brother to Lee Chan-woo, the former Assistant Minister of Economy and Finance.

Election results General elections Year Elections Constituency Political party Votes (%) Remarks 2020 21st National Assembly General Election Goyang D (Gyeonggi) Democratic 85,943 (53.42%) Won