Wi Seong-gon

Wi Seong-gon (; born 20 January 1968) is a South Korean politician who has served as the governor of Jeju Province since 2026. A member of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), he has served as a member of the National Assembly since 2016.

Early life and career Wi Seong-gon was born on 20 January 1968 in Jangheung County, South Jeolla Province. When he was 8 years old, he moved to Seogwipo, Jeju Province with his parents. He graduated from Jeju National University.

Political career Wi served as a member of the Jeju Provincial Council from 2006 to 2015.

In 2016, he was nominated by the Democratic Party in the legislative election and was elected in Seogwipo, Jeju Province.

In the 2026 South Korean local elections, Wi was elected as Governor of Jeju Province, defeating People Power Party nominee Moon Seongyu by a wide margin.

Election results General elections Year Elections Constituency Political party Votes (%) Results 2016 20th National Assembly General Election Seogwipo (Jeju) Democratic 42,719 (53.52%) Won 2020 21st National Assembly General Election Seogwipo (Jeju) Democratic 53,345 (55.48%) Won 2024 22nd National Assembly General Election Seogwipo (Jeju) Democratic 53,831 (54.00%) Won

Local elections Governor of Jeju Year Elections Constituency Political party Votes (%) Remarks 2026 9th Iocal Election Jeju(Governoral Elections) Democratic 197,897 (63.11%) Won

Jeju Special Self-Governing Provincial Council Year Elections Constituency Political party Votes (%) Remarks 2006 4th Iocal Election Jeju 22nd Uri 3,282 (39.11%) Won 2010 5th Iocal Election Jeju 22nd Democratic 6,222 (66.14%) Won 2014 6th Iocal Election Jeju 22nd NPAD 6,197 (66.44%) Won