City Appoints Kim Young-gyu, Former Yeongtong District Chief, as First Promotion to Newly Created Grade 3 Position

Kim Young-gyu, Director of Planning and Coordination at Suwon City (Former Yeongtong District Chief) has earned the honor of being the first promotion to the Grade 3 position newly established in Suwon City's administrative history.

Suwon City, which has the largest population among basic local governments nationwide, has been advocating for the adoption of a quasi-metropolitan system model and requesting position adjustments from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. After establishing the Grade 3 position this year, attention was drawn to who would be the first promotion.

Director Kim has been recognized for his proactive drive and outstanding command and execution capability in his assigned work areas. Furthermore, with a positive work attitude, he has garnered expectations and trust from both upper and lower levels of the organization, and was early identified as a candidate for promotion in this personnel reshuffle.

Having served as Yeongtong District Chief and managed district administration seamlessly, Director Kim has held major positions including Mayor's Office Secretary, Planning and Budget Division Chief, Sports Promotion Division Chief, Culture and Sports Bureau Chief, and Resident Life Support Bureau Chief. Those around him expect him to be able to perform his role as Director of Planning and Coordination immediately without additional preparation.

Director Kim hails from Songsan in Hwaseong and received the Order of Administrative Service (2010) and a Presidential Commendation (2008). He has one son and one daughter.

Meanwhile, Hong Sung-gwan, former Director of Administrative Support, was appointed District Chief of Jangan District, and Choi Hee-soon, former Director of Welfare and Women's Affairs, was appointed District Chief of Yeongtong District.

In addition, Kim Ju-ho, Kim Chan-young, and Hong Sa-jun (all Grade 5 Administrative), Kang Myung-seok (Grade 5 Health), Kwak Ho-pil, and Shin Dong-eun (Grade 5 Facilities) were all promoted to Grade 4 Secretary in this personnel reshuffle.


Hong Sung-gwan, Jangan District Chief

Born in 1956 in Pyeongtaek, graduated from Kyungsung High School in Seoul, began his public service career in 1980. After holding various key positions including Public Relations Officer, Audit Officer, and Planning and Budget Division Chief, he was promoted to Local Secretary in 2009. He served as Culture and Sports Bureau Chief and Administrative Support Bureau Chief before being appointed Jangan District Chief.

Known for his gentle disposition combined with outstanding administrative abilities, he is popular within the organization. He is regarded as well-suited to leading Jangan District, a complex area combining the old downtown and new city. He received a Presidential Commendation for National and Social Development Achievements in 2008. His hobbies are orchid cultivation and fishing.




Choi Hee-soon, Yeongtong District Chief

Born in 1955, graduated from Haesung Women's Commercial High School, Hankyung National University, and completed a master's course at Ajou University. She is a studious public official and is the second female district chief since the city's establishment. She began her public service career in 1976 and held positions including Social Welfare Division Chief, Family and Women's Affairs Division Chief, and Tax Administration Division Chief. In 2011, she was promoted to Local Secretary and served as Director of Welfare and Women's Affairs before being appointed Yeongtong District Chief.

Highly evaluated for her strong work-driving capability and organizational leadership as a female public official, she is popular for her communication-oriented administration. She is regarded as well-suited to lead Yeongtong District, a densely populated new city area. She received a commendation from the Minister of the Interior for Achievements in Internal Administration Development in 1996. Her hobbies are reading and hiking.

Hong Sa-jun, Director of Library Business

Born in 1960 in Hwaseong, graduated from Namyang High School. He began his public service career in 1980 and held positions including Family and Women's Affairs Division Chief, Education and Youth Division Chief, Secretary, and Administrative Support Division Chief. He was promoted to Local Secretary on the 15th and appointed Director of Library Business.

Highly popular within the organization for his outstanding planning abilities, meticulous work, generous character, and integrity, with many junior colleagues who follow him. He received a Presidential Order of Administrative Service in 2002. His hobbies are hiking and reading.

Kim Ju-ho, Director of Council Services

Born in 1958, originally from Wonju, completed a master's course at Kyonggi University. He began his public service career in 1977 and held positions including Planning and Budget Division Chief, Budget and Finance Division Chief, and Policy Planning Division Chief. He was promoted to Local Secretary on the 15th and appointed Director of Council Services.

Characterized as having inner strength with outer grace, he demonstrates strong work-driving capability while maintaining reasonable and unpretentious character, and is expected to facilitate smooth communication between the council and executive branch. He received a commendation from the Minister of Public Administration and Security for Outstanding Performance in Local Financial Execution in 2002.

Kim Chan-young, Director of Museum Business

Born in 1956, originally from Suwon, graduated from Sungsung High School. He began his public service career in 1980 and served as Director of Suwon Hwaseong Museum, held positions including Child Care and Children's Affairs Division Chief, and Culture and Tourism Division Chief. He was promoted to Local Secretary on the 15th and appointed Director of Museum Business.

Noted for his excellent adaptability and planning ability in assigned work, strong sense of field practicality, and high affability. He is known to pursue a style of conducting business while continuing to study. He received a commendation from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism for Achievements in the National Senior Living Sports Games in 2008.

Kang Myung-seok, Director of Kwonseon District Health Center

Born in 1955, graduated from Sungsung High School and Jangan College. He began his public service career in 1981 and held positions including Environmental Sanitation Division Chief in Yeongtong and Kwonseon Districts, and Environmental Sanitation Policy Division Chief at the Environmental Bureau. He was promoted to Local Secretary on the 15th and appointed Director of Kwonseon District Health Center.

He is evaluated for his expertise in health-related work and his ability to conduct smooth work operations. Known for his generous character and broad capacity for inclusion. He received a commendation from the Minister of Health and Welfare for Achievements in Drug Suppression in 2003.

Kwak Ho-pil, Director of Urban Innovation Bureau

Born in 1960, completed a master's course at Ajou University. He began his public service career in 1990 and held positions including Housing Policy Division Chief, Cultural Heritage Management Division Chief, and Facilities Engineering Division Chief. He was promoted to Local Secretary on the 15th and appointed Director of Urban Innovation Bureau.

Regarded as well-qualified for his new position, possessing outstanding work performance ability, capacity for inclusion, communication skills, and commanding ability befitting a leader. He received a commendation from the Prime Minister for National and Social Development Achievements in 2007.

Shin Dong-eun, Director of Hwaseong Business

Born in 1958, originally from Goesan, Chungcheongbuk-do, graduated from Suwon College. He began his public service career in 1977 and held positions including Professional Committee Member at the Council Services, Urban Railway Division Chief, and Public Development Division Chief. He was promoted to Local Secretary on the 15th and appointed Director of Hwaseong Business.

Though humble, he is noted for his outstanding practical capability and work planning ability, and leads his organization rationally. Despite his abilities, he has been perceived as lacking in opportunity. He received a commendation from the Minister of the Interior for Achievements in Internal Administration Development in 1993.