Park Ju-won (politician) explained

Park Ju-won
Native Name Lang:ko
Office:Secretary-General of Onward for Future 4.0
Term End:17 February 2020
Term Start:23 December 2019
Predecessor:Office established
Successor:Office abolished
Office1:Mayor of Ansan
Term Start1:1 July 2006
Term End1:30 June 2010
Predecessor1:Song Jin-sub
Successor1:Kim Chul-min
Birth Date:6 October 1958
Birth Place:Gochang-gun, North Jeolla Province, South Korea
Alma Mater:Korea University
Module:
Hangul:박주원
Rr:Bak Ju-won
Mr:Park Ju-won
Child:yes

Park Ju-won (; born 6 October 1958) is a South Korean politician who served as the 11th Mayor of Ansan. He also served as the Secretary-General of the short-lived Onward for Future 4.0.

Early life and education

Park was born on October 6, 1958, in Gochang-gun, North Jeolla Province, South Korea. He graduated from Korea University with a degree in law.

Political career

Park was elected Mayor of Ansan in 2006[1] with 51.23% of the popular vote, he ran under the Grand National Party. After his term as Mayor of Ansan ended in 2010, he was involved in a corruption scandal for alleged money laundering. He was sentenced to 6 years in prison and a fine of ₩130,000,000. This sentence was later overturned by the Supreme Court of Korea.[2]

In 2019, he was appointed as Secretary-General of Onward for Future 4.0; he was the first and last Secretary-General for the short-lived party.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 박주원, 23년간 검찰 수사관…한나라당서 안산시장 지내. 2017-12-08. The Hankyoreh. ko. 2020-04-11.
  2. Web site: 박주원 前시장 ‘롤러코스터 인생’. 2011-05-17. The Dong-a Ilbo. ko. 2020-04-11.
  3. Web site: 박주원 前시장 ‘롤러코스터 인생’. 2011-05-17. The Dong-a Ilbo. ko. 2020-04-11.
  4. Web site: 이언주 주축 전진당, 1차 영입인사 발표…"과학 인재 대거 영입". 2019-12-23. The Dong-a Ilbo. ko. 2020-04-11.