Gyeonggi Province Deputy Administrator Oh Byung-gwon Leaves Office

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Kim Gab-dong] Oh Byung-gwon, Deputy Administrator of Gyeonggi Province, held a departure ceremony on the 21st and returned to the Ministry of Interior and Safety.

Deputy Administrator Oh served for two years and eight months since October 2021, making diverse efforts including revitalizing the local economy, improving the welfare of provincial residents, and ensuring safety for Gyeonggi Province.

From the 24th, he will assume the position of Director of Natural Disaster Management at the Ministry of Interior and Safety, taking charge of tasks directly linked to public safety.

Deputy Administrator Oh graduated from Seoul National University's Department of Diplomacy and College of Law, passed the 36th Civil Service Examination, and has held key positions in both central and local governments, including Director of Economic Affairs for Gyeonggi Province, Director of Planning and Coordination, Vice Mayor of Bucheon, Policy Planning Officer at the Ministry of Interior and Safety, and Local Finance Policy Officer.

Meanwhile, his successor as Deputy Administrator is expected to be appointed in the near future following consultations with the central government and the necessary appointment procedures.