Seo Jung-hyup

Seo Jung-hyup (, born 3 January 1965) is a South Korean educator and politician who served as the deputy mayor of administration and the acting mayor of Seoul from 2020 to 2021. Prior to becoming the deputy mayor, Seo served as the head of the Seoul Metropolitan Government's cultural department.

Early years and studies

Seo Jung-hyup was born and raised in Ulsan. After graduating from Hakseong High School in 1983, Seo moved to Seoul to complete his post secondary studies.

Seo studied international economics at Seoul National University (BA), as well as public administration at University of Seoul (MA), Korea National Open University (MA as well as BA in English and Literature), Harvard University's Kennedy School in Public Administration (MA)

Academic and municipal career Following his completion of administrative exams in 1991, Seo has worked at various positions within the Seoul Metropolitan City Government, as well as adjunct professor at various universities in Seoul (Korea University, Hanyang University, Yonsei University).

He became Deputy Mayor in January 2020 and Acting Mayor on 10 July 2020.