List of members of the South Korean Constituent Assembly explained

The members of the Constituent National Assembly (the first National Assembly of South Korea) were elected on 10 May 1948. The Assembly sat from 31 May 1948 until 30 May 1950.[1]

Members elected in the 1948 election

Province/cityConstituencyMemberParty
SeoulJungYun Chi-youngbgcolor=Korea Democratic Party
Jongno AYi Yun-yongbgcolor=Korean Democratic Party
Jongno BChang Myonbgcolor=Independent
Dongdaemun ASyngman RheeNational Association
Dongdaemun BLee Yeong-junKorea Democratic Party
SeongdongJi Cheong-cheonDaedong Youth Corps
SeodaemunKim Do-yeonKorea Democratic Party
MapoKim Sang-donbgcolor=Independent
YongsanKim Dong-wonKorea Democratic Party
YeongdeungpoYun Jae-ukDaedong Youth Corps
Gyeonggi ProvinceIncheon AKwak Sang-hunbgcolor=Independent
Incheon BCho Bong-amNational Association
GaeseongLee Seong-deukbgcolor=Independent
Goyang ASeo Seong-dalNational Association
Goyang BChoi Guk-hyeonbgcolor=Independent
GwangjuSin Ik-huiNational Association
Yangju AKim Deok-yeolbgcolor=Independent
Yangju BLee Jin-subgcolor=Independent
PocheonSeo Jeong-huiKorea Democratic Party
SiheungLee Jae-hyeongbgcolor=Independent
BucheonLee Yu-seonNational Association
GimpoJeong Junbgcolor=Independent
GanghwaYun Jae-geunbgcolor=Independent
PajuKim Ung-gwonbgcolor=Independent
JangdanJo Jung-hyeonNational Association
GaepungShin Gwang-gyunNational Association
Yeonbaek AKim Gyeong-baebgcolor=Independent
Yeonbaek BShin Hyeon-moKorea Democratic Party
GapyeongHong Ik-pyobgcolor=Independent
YangpyeongRyu Rae-wanbgcolor=Independent
YeojuWon Yong-hanDaedong Youth Corps
IcheonSong Chang-sikNational Association
YonginMin Gyeong-sikNational Association
AnseongKim Yeong-giNational Association
PyeongtaekChoi Seok-hwabgcolor=Independent
Suwon AHong Gil-seonDaedong Youth Corps
Suwon BKim Ung-jinbgcolor=Independent
Ongjin AO Taek-gwanbgcolor=Korea Independence Party
Ongjin BKim In-sikDaedong Youth Corps
Gangwon ProvinceChunjeonChoi Gyu-okNational Association
ChunseongLee Jong-sunNational Association
HongcheonWon Yong-gyunNational Association
WonjuHong Beom-huibgcolor=Independent
YeongwolJang Gi-yeongbgcolor=Independent
PyeongchangHwang Ho-hyeonbgcolor=Independent
JeongseongChoi Tae-gyubgcolor=Independent
Gangneung AWon Jang-gilDaedong Youth Corps
Gangneung BChoi Heon-gilNational Association
SamcheokKim Jin-guNational Association
UljinKim Gwang-junbgcolor=Independent
North Chungcheong ProvinceCheongjuPark Gi-unbgcolor=Independent
Cheongwon AHong Sun-okIndependent
Cheongwon BLee Man-geunIndependent
BoeunKim Gyo-hyeonIndependent
OkcheonJeong Gu-samNational Association
YeongdongPark U-gyeongbgcolor=Independent
JincheonSong Pil-manKorea Democratic Party
GwisanYeon Byeong-hobgcolor=Independent
EumseongLee Ui-sangNational Association
ChungjuKim Gi-cheolDaedong Youth Corps
JecheonRyu Hong-yeolNational Association
DanyangJo Jong-seungbgcolor=Independent
South Chungcheong ProvinceDaejeonSeong Nak-seoNational Association
DaedeokSong Jin-baekNational Association
YeongiJin Heon-sikNational Association
Gongju AKim Myeong-dongbgcolor=Independent
Gongju BShin Bang-hyeonbgcolor=Independent
Nonsan AYu Jin-hongNational Association
Nonsan BChoi Un-gyoIndependent
Buyeo ANamgung HyeonNational Association
Buyeo BKim Cheol-suNational Association
SeocheonLee Hun-guIndependent
BoryeongIm Seok-gyuDaedong Youth Corps
CheongyangLee Jong-geunNational Association
HongseongSon Jae-hakNational Association
YesanYun Byeong-guIndependent
Seosan ALee Jong-rinIndependent
Seosan BKim Dong-junIndependent
DangjinKim Yong-jaeNational Association
AsanSeo Yong-gilIndependent
CheonanLee Byeong-gukNational Association
North Jeolla ProvinceJeonjuShin Seong-gyunIndependent
GunsanYun Seok-guIndependent
IriBae HeonIndependent
Jeongeup ANa Yong-gyunKorea Democratic Party
Jeongeup BKim Jong-munKorea Democratic Party
Gochang AKim Yeong-dongIndependent
Gochang BBaek Gwan-suKorea Democratic Party
BuanJo Jae-myeonNational Association
Iksan ABaek Hyeong-namDaedong Youth Corps
Iksan BLee Mun-wonIndependent
Gimje AJo Han-baekIndependent
Gimje BHong Hui-jongKorean National Youth Association
OkguLee Yo-hanNational Association
Wanju ARyu Jun-sangNational Association
Wanju BLee Seok-juFarmers Federation
JinanO Gi-yeolIndependent
GeumsanJeong Hae-junNational Association
MujuShin Hyeon-donNational Association
JangsuKim Bong-duIndependent
ImsilJin Jik-hyeonNational Association
NamwonLee Jeong-giKorean National Youth Association
SunchangNo Ik-hwanKorea Democratic Party
South Jeolla ProvinceGwangjuJeong Gwang-hoKorea Democratic Party
MokpoLee Nam-gyuNational Association
GwangsanPark Jong-namIndependent
DamyangJeong Gyun-sikKorean National Youth Association
GokseongSeo U-seokKorea Democratic Party
GuryeKim Jong-seonKorea Democratic Party
GwangyangKim Ok-juIndependent
Yeosu AKim Mun-pyeongNational Association
Yeosu BHwang Byeong-gyuIndependent
Suncheon AHwang Du-yeonFarmers Federation
Suncheon BJo Ok-hyeonNational Association
Goheung AO Seok-juNational Association
Goheung BRyu Seong-gapDanmin Party
BoseongLee Jeong-raeKorea Democratic Party
HwasunJo Guk-hyeonDaeseonghoe
JangheungKim Jung-giIndependent
GangjinCha Gyeong-moIndependent
Haenam ASong Bong-haeNational Association
Haenam BLee Seong-hakDaedong Youth Corps
YeongamKim Jun-yeonKorea Democratic Party
Muan AKim Yong-hyeonKorea Democratic Party
Muan BJang Hong-yeomKorea Democratic Party
Naju ALee Hang-balIndependent
Naju BKim Sang-hoKorea Democratic Party
HampyeongLee Seong-uIndependent
YeonggwangJo Yeong-gyuKorea Democratic Party
JangseongKim Sang-sunKorea Democratic Party
WandoKim Jang-yeolIndependent
JindoKim Byeong-hoeIndependent
North Gyeongsang ProvinceDaegu AChoi Yun-dongKorea Democratic Party
Daegu BSeo Sang-ilKorea Democratic Party
Daegu CBaek Nam-chaeKorea Democratic Party
DalseongKim U-sikJeondohoe
GunwiPark JunIndependent
Uisang AJeong U-ilIndependent
Uisang BKwon Byeong-noNational Association
Andong AKim Ik-giNational Association
Andong BJeong Hyeon-moIndependent
CheongsongKim Bong-joEducation Association
YeongyangJo Heon-yeongKorea Democratic Party
YeongdokO Taek-yeolNational Association
Yeongil APark Sun-seokIndependent
Yeongil BKim Ik-noIndependent
Gyeongju AKim CheolNational Association
Gyeongju BLee SeokNational Association
Yeongcheon AJeong Do-yeongNational Association
Yeongcheon BLee Beom-gyoNational Association
GyeongsanPark Hae-jeongIndependent
CheongdoPark Jong-hwanNational Association
GoryeongKim Sang-deokNational Unification Headquarters
SeongjuLee Ho-seokIndependent
ChilgokJang Byeong-manNational Association
Gimcheon AKwon Tae-huiIndependent
Gimcheon BLee Byeong-gwanIndependent
SeonsanYuk Hong-gyunNational Association
Sangju AHan Am-hoeNational Association
Sangju BJeon Jin-hanKorea Labor Federation
MungyeongJo Byeong-hanIndependent
YecheonPark Sang-yeongKorea Democratic Party
YeongjuChoi Seok-hongDaedong Youth Corps
BonghwaBae Jung-hyeokIndependent
UlleungSeo I-hwanIndependent
South Gyeongsang ProvinceBusan AMun Si-hwanKorean National Youth Association
Busan BHo ChongKorea Democratic Party
Busan CHan Seok-beomKorea Democratic Party
Busan DPark Chan-hyeonIndependent
MasanKwon Tae-ukIndependent
JinjuLee Kang-uIndependent
JinyangHwang Yun-hoIndependent
UiryeongAhn Jun-sangKorean National Youth Association
HamanKang Uk-jungKorean National Youth Association
ChangnyeongKu Jung-hoeIndependent
Milyang ALee Ju-hyeongNational Association
Milyang BPark Hae-geukIndependent
YangsanJeong Jin-geunIndependent
Ulsan AChoi Bong-sikIndependent
Ulsan BKim Su-seonIndependent
DongnaeKim Yak-suKorea Republican Party
Gimhae AShin Sang-hakIndependent
Gimhae BJo Gyu-gapIndependent
Changwon AKim Tae-suNational Association
Changwon BJu Gi-yongIndependent
Tongyeong AKim Jae-hakKorea Democratic Party
Tongyeong BSeo Sun-yeongIndependent
GoseongLee Gu-suIndependent
SacheonChoi Beom-sulIndependent
NamhaePark Yun-wonIndependent
HadongKang Dal-suBusan 15 Club
SancheongKang Gi-munIndependent
HamyangKim Gyeong-doNational Association
GeochangPyo Hyeon-taeNational Association
Hapcheon ALee Won-hongNational Association
Hapcheon BKim Hyo-seokNational Association
Jeju ProvinceBukjeju AElection invalidated
Bukjeju BElection invalidated
NamjejuO Yong-gukIndependent

Changes in membership

DateConstituencyIncumbentPartyNew memberPartyNotes
31 October 1948Dongdaemun A, SeoulSyngman Rheebgcolor=National AssociationHong Seong-habgcolor=Korea Democratic PartyIncumbent resigned on 24 July 1948 upon election as President of South Korea. New member by-elected.
12 January 1949Mokpo, South Jeolla ProvinceLee Nam-gyuNational AssociationKang Seon-myeongIndependentIncumbent resigned on 19 October 1948 upon appointment as Governor of South Jeolla Province. New member by-elected.
13 January 1949Muju, North Jeolla ProvinceShin Hyeon-donNational AssociationKim Gyo-jungDaedong Youth CorpsIncumbent resigned on 19 October 1948 upon appointment as Governor of North Jeolla Province. New member by-elected.
Andong B, North Gyeongsang ProvinceJeong Hyeon-moIndependentLouise YimKorean Women's National PartyIncumbent resigned on 19 October 1948 upon appointment as Governor of North Gyeongsang Province. New member by-elected.
14 January 1949Busan A, South Gyeongsang ProvinceMun Si-hwanKorean National Youth AssociationHeo Young-hoIndependentIncumbent resigned on 19 October 1948 upon appointment as Governor of South Gyeongsang Province. New member by-elected.
30 March 1949Hapcheon B, South Gyeongsang ProvinceKim Hyo-seokNational AssociationChoi Chang-seopIndependentIncumbent resigned on 5 January 1949 upon appointment as Minister of Home Affairs. New member by-elected.
31 March 1949Jongno B, SeoulChang Myonbgcolor=IndependentLee Inbgcolor=IndependentIncumbent resigned on 22 February 1949 upon appointment as ambassador of South Korea to the United States. New member by-elected.
10 May 1949Bukjeju A, Jeju ProvinceVacantHong Sun-nyeongNational AssociationSeat vacant due to the invalidation of the 1948 election in the constituency. New member by-elected.
Bukjeju B, Jeju ProvinceVacantYang Byeong-jikKorea Democratic PartySeat vacant due to the invalidation of the 1948 election in the constituency. New member by-elected.
10 June 1949Cheonan, South Chungcheong ProvinceLee Byeong-gukNational AssociationKim Yong-hwabgcolor=IndependentIncumbent died on 8 April 1949. New member by-elected.
23 July 1949Cheonan, South Chungcheong ProvinceKim Yong-hwabgcolor=IndependentLee Sang-donbgcolor=Democratic Nationalist PartyIncumbent's election invalidated on 23 June 1949. New member by-elected.
21 December 1949Chunjeon, Gangwon ProvinceChoi Gyu-okbgcolor=National AssociationSeat remained vacantResigned on 21 December 1949 upon appointment as Governor of Gangwon Province. No by-election held.
10 February 1950Jeongseong, Gangwon ProvinceChoi Tae-gyubgcolor=IndependentSeat remained vacantRemoved on 10 February 1950. No by-election held.
Iksan B, North Jeolla ProvinceLee Mun-wonIndependentSeat remained vacantRemoved on 10 February 1950. No by-election held.
Sunchang, North Jeolla ProvinceNo Ik-hwanKorea Democratic PartySeat remained vacantRemoved on 10 February 1950. No by-election held.
Gwangyang, South Jeolla ProvinceKim Ok-juIndependentSeat remained vacantRemoved on 10 February 1950. No by-election held.
Jindo, South Jeolla ProvinceKim Byeong-hoeIndependentSeat remained vacantRemoved on 10 February 1950. No by-election held.
Bonghwa, North Gyeongsang ProvinceBae Jung-hyeokIndependentSeat remained vacantRemoved on 10 February 1950. No by-election held.
Haman, South Gyeongsang ProvinceKang Uk-jungKorean National Youth AssociationSeat remained vacantRemoved on 10 February 1950. No by-election held.
Dongnae, South Gyeongsang ProvinceKim Yak-suKorea Republican PartySeat remained vacantRemoved on 10 February 1950. No by-election held.
Goseong, South Gyeongsang ProvinceLee Gu-suIndependentSeat remained vacantRemoved on 10 February 1950. No by-election held.
Namhae, South Gyeongsang ProvincePark Yun-wonIndependentSeat remained vacantRemoved on 10 February 1950. No by-election held.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Past Members - The Constituent Assembly (May 31, 1948~May 30, 1950) . .

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