Shin Jeong-hoon
Shin Jung-hoon | |
|---|---|
| 신정훈 | |
| Chairman of the Public Administration and Security Committee | |
| Assumed office June 2024 | |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office May 30, 2020 | |
| Constituency | Naju–Hwasun |
| In office July 31, 2014 – May 29, 2016 | |
| Constituency | Naju–Hwasun |
| Mayor of Naju | |
| In office July 1, 2002 – February 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Kim Dae-dong |
| Succeeded by | Im Seong-hun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 December 1964 |
| Party | Democratic Party of Korea |
| Education | Korea University (BA in Journalism and Broadcasting) Chonnam National University (Coursework completed for MPA) |
Shin Jung-hoon (Korean: 신정훈; born 6 December 1964) is a South Korean politician and former agrarian activist. He is currently a three-term member of the National Assembly representing Naju and Hwasun, and serves as the Chairman of the Public Administration and Security Committee in the 22nd National Assembly.
Early life and education
Shin was born in Naju, Jeollanam-do. He graduated from Gwangju Inseong High School and earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism and Broadcasting from Korea University. He later completed the master's degree coursework in Public Administration at Chonnam National University. [1]
Activism
In 1985, as a university student, Shin participated in the occupation of the Seoul American Cultural Center, for which he was imprisoned for three years. [1]
After his release, he returned to Naju and became a leader in the farmers' rights movement, organizing the Naju Farmers' Association. He led the "Water Tax Resistance Movement" to protest agricultural water fees, which contributed to the abolition of the tax in 2000.
Political career
Local government
Shin served as a member of the Jeollanam-do Provincial Council before being elected Mayor of Naju in 2002 as an independent. During his mayoral tenure (2002–2010), he played a central role in the establishment of the Bitgaram Innovation City and the relocation of public institutions, including Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), to the region.
National politics
Shin won the Naju-Hwasun seat in the 2014 by-election. Following the 2016 election, he served as the Secretary for Agriculture and Fishery in the Blue House under the Moon Jae-in administration (2017–2018).
He was re-elected to the 21st and 22nd National Assemblies. In June 2024, he was elected as the Chairman of the Public Administration and Security Committee. [2]
Election results
General elections
| Year | Elections | Constituency | Political party | Votes (%) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2014 By-election | Naju-Hwasun (South Jeolla) | NPAD | 27,932 (62.42%) | Won |
| 2016 | 20th National Assembly General Election | Naju-Hwasun (South Jeolla) | Democratic | 39,246 (44.22%) | Defeated |
| 2020 | 21st National Assembly General Election | Naju-Hwasun (South Jeolla) | Democratic | 75,586 (78.80%) | Won |
| 2024 | 22nd National Assembly General Election | Naju-Hwasun (South Jeolla) | Democratic | 74,063 (71.06%) | Won |
Local elections
Mayor of Naju
| Year | Elections | Constituency | Political party | Votes (%) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3rd Iocal Election | Mayor of Naju | Independent | 23,672 (42.55%) | Won |
| 2006 | 4th Iocal Election | Mayor of Naju | Independent | 29,526 (54.91%) | Won |
Jeollanam-do Provincial Assembly
| Year | Elections | Constituency | Political party | Votes (%) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1st Iocal Election | Naju 3rd | Independent | 5,999 (45.64%) | Won |
| 1998 | 2nd Iocal Election | Naju 2nd | Independent | 13,423 (53.64%) | Won |
Awards
- Best Parliamentarian Award (NGO Monitor)
References
- 1 2 "Member of the National Assembly Profile: Shin Jung-hoon". News1. 10 June 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ↑ "Shin Jung-hoon elected as Chair of Public Administration and Security Committee". Hwasun Maeil. 10 June 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2026.