Youn Kwan-suk

Youn Kwan-suk (, born 17 August 1960) is a South Korean activist, labourer and politician who served Secretary-General of the Democratic Party from 4 May to 24 November 2021. He has also been the Member of the National Assembly for Namdong B constituency since 2012.

Career Born in Yongsan, Seoul, Youn attended Posung High School before majoring journalism at Hanyang University.

Following the graduation, he used to be involved in labour movements in Incheon from 1985. When Park nominated Yoon Chang-jung, Youn urged Yoon to resign.

In the 2016 election, Youn became the opposition unity candidate for Namdong 2nd following the resignation of Hong Jung-gun (People's Party) and an agreement with Bae Jin-gyo (Justice Party). He received 55.49% and defeated Cho Jun-hyuk with a margin of 13.67%. After Choo Mi-ae became the President of the Democratic Party, he was appointed the Chief Spokesperson of the party. On 14 February 2018, he was appointed the Democratic Party Incheon chief following the resignation of Park Nam-choon that contested for the Incheon mayorship in the local elections.

In the 2020 election, Youn obtained 54.57% and defeated the former MP Rhie Won-bok. On 4 May 2021, he was appointed the Secretary-General of the Democratic Party under the newly elected party President Song Young-gil.

Election results Year Elections Constituency Political party Votes (%) Remarks 2012 19th National Assembly General Election Namdong B (Incheon) DUP 33,701 (43.90%) Won 2016 20th National Assembly General Election Namdong B (Incheon) Democratic 66,136 (55.49%) Won 2020 21st National Assembly General Election Namdong B (Incheon) Democratic 78,795 (54.57%) Won