Chong Won-o
Chong Won-o | |
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| Born | 12 August 1968 |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 정원오 |
| RR | Jeong Wono |
| MR | Chŏng Wŏno |
Chong Won-o (Korean: 정원오; born 12 August 1968[1]) is a South Korean politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party.[1]
Chong ran to be Mayor of Seoul in the 2026 local elections, but narrowly lost to People Power Party opponent and incumbent mayor Oh Se-hoon.[2]
Education
- B.A. in Economics, College of Economics, University of Seoul[3]
- M.A. in Social Welfare, Graduate School of Public Policy, Hanyang University[4]
- Completed doctoral coursework in Urban Development and Management, Graduate School of Urban Studies, Hanyang University
Election results
Local elections
Mayor of Seoul
| Year | Elections | Constituency | Political party | Votes (%) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9th Iocal Election | Seoul (Mayoral Elections) | Democratic | 2,515,560 (48.07%) | Defeated |
Mayor Of Seongdong
| Year | Elections | Constituency | Political party | Votes (%) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6th Iocal Election | Mayor of Seongdong | NPAD | 72,188 (50.02%) | Won |
| 2018 | 7th Iocal Election | Mayor of Seongdong | Democratic | 107,970 (69.46%) | Won |
| 2022 | 8th Iocal Election | Mayor of Seongdong | Democratic | 79,786 (57.60%) | Won |
References
- 1 2 이종희 (2 June 2022). "[프로필]정원오 성동구청장…현직중 유일하게 '3선 성공'". Newsis (in Korean). Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ↑ Chang, Dong-woo (4 June 2026). "(LEAD) Incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh leads in local election race; DP's Chong concedes defeat". Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Retrieved 4 June 2026.
- ↑ "초반부터 앞서나간 정원오 … 개표 지연에 당선 확정은 늦어져". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 17 June 2026.
- ↑ "[인터뷰]정원오 "주택공급 매니저, 서울 전 구역 파견…5년 내 36만호"". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 17 June 2026.