Kim Myeong-gyeom Confirmed for Senior Secretary Promotion at Suwon City

<Breaking News> Suwon City is drawing attention as it prepares to carry out large-scale promotions and personnel transfers involving approximately 250 people following the April 9 general elections. Kim Myeong-gyeom, chief of the General Affairs Division, has been confirmed as the promotee for the senior secretary position, which had been a focus of interest. Additionally, three officials have been confirmed for senior administrative officer promotions: Lim Yong-jin, planning team leader at the Planning and Budget Division; Kim Heung-soo, environmental policy team leader at the Environmental Policy Division; and Lee Sang-gyu, customer satisfaction administration team leader at the Autonomous Administration Division.

According to the city, a personnel committee meeting was held on the 4th, confirming 72 promotion nominees including one senior secretary, three senior administrative officers, and nine administrative officials. All four positions of senior secretary and senior administrative officers were filled by administrative staff. Notably, no female senior administrative officer was promoted in this round of personnel changes, contrary to initial expectations.

Nine administrative officials (Grade 6) were confirmed for promotion, including Kim Woo-young, personnel team administrative officer (Grade 7) from the General Affairs Division, along with 27 Grade 7 officials, 28 Grade 8 officials, and four skilled workers respectively confirmed as promotion targets.

This personnel reshuffling follows organizational restructuring with the expansion of one bureau and two divisions, and three teams under the Culture and Sports Bureau, as well as increases in authorized positions. Following the conclusion of the general elections, the city plans to implement a total of approximately 250 promotions and personnel transfers.

The personnel changes are being evaluated as occurring at a turning point in Mayor Kim Yong-seo's fourth term as Suwon mayor, with appointments filled by executives and civil servants expected to lead the implementation of his campaign promises.