Kim Tae-ho (politician)

Kim Tae-ho (Korean김태호; born 21 August 1962) is a South Korean politician who served as the Governor of South Gyeongsang from 2004 to 2010.[1] He is currently a member of the National Assembly, serving his 4th term representing the Yangsan B constituency since 2024.

Kim Tae-ho
김태호
Member of the National Assembly
Assumed office
30 May 2024
Preceded byKim Doo-kwan
ConstituencyYangsan B
In office
30 May 2020 – 29 May 2024
ConstituencySancheongHamyangGeochangHapcheon
In office
27 April 2011 – 29 May 2016
Succeeded byKim Kyoung-soo
ConstituencyGimhae B
Governor of South Gyeongsang Province
In office
6 June 2004 – 30 June 2010
Succeeded byKim Doo-kwan
Personal details
Born21 August 1962
Geochang, South Gyeongsang, South Korea
Political partyPeople Power
Korean name
Hangul
김태호
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Tae-ho
McCune–ReischauerKim T'aeho

Early life and career

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Kim was born in a farming family in Geochang, South Gyeongsang Province. He acquired his master's from Seoul National University in 1987 and his doctorate in education from the same university in 1992. In the late 1990s, he joined the predecessor of the ruling Grand National Party and was elected to the council of South Gyeongsang Province in 1998.

Governor

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In 2004, he was elected as the Governor of South Gyeongsang Province and in the local political community, he has long been mentioned as one of the strongest next-generation leaders.[1] He was narrowly re-elected in 2006. His term expired in June 2010.

Prime minister nominee

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President Lee Myung-bak nominated 47-year-old Kim as the new prime minister.[2] His nomination is subject to the National Assembly's confirmation hearing and requires its approval. Gukhoe announced that Confirmation hearings on Kim's nomination will begin on Tuesday, 24 August.[3] He has been the most controversial candidate in the confirmation hearing of all due to his background and previous accusations made again him, also admitted to ethical misconduct, including hiring a subordinate as his personal maid when serving as governor of South Gyeongsang Province and allowing his wife to use the car provided for official use.[4] Assembly postponed confirmation vote on PM-designate because of his ethical qualifications.[5] On 29 August, he offered to resign before confirmation vote.[6]

National Assembly Seat

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On 27 Apr 2011, Kim won the April by elections for a National Assembly Seat representing Gimhae on the ruling party ticket by a narrow margin.[7]

References

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National Assembly of the Republic of Korea
Preceded by
Choi Chul-kook
Member of the Assembly
for Gimhae-eul

2011–2016
Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Governor of South Gyeongsang
2004–2010
Succeeded by