Wi Seong-gon explained

Wi Seong-gon
Native Name Lang:ko
Office:Member of the National Assembly
Term Start:30 May 2016
Constituency:Seogwipo
Birth Date:20 January 1968
Birth Place:Jangheung County, South Jeolla Province, South Korea
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:Jeju National University
Blank1:Religion
Data1:Roman Catholic
(Christian name : Thomas Aquinas)
Module:
Child:yes
Hangul:위성곤
Rr:Wi Seonggon
Mr:Wi Sŏnggon

Wi Seong-gon (; born 20 January 1968) is a South Korean politician who is member of the National Assembly.[1]

Early life and career

Wi Seong-gon was born on 20 January 1968 in Jangheung County, South Jeolla Province. When he was 8 years old, he moved to Seogwipo, Jeju Province with his parents. He graduated from Jeju National University.

Political career

Wi served as a member of the Jeju Provincial Council from 2006 to 2015.

In 2016, he was nominated by the Democratic Party in the legislative election and was elected in Seogwipo, Jeju Province.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: 위성곤, 서민 대변하는 꿈 ‘금배지’ 품에. 14 April 2016. 22 May 2019. Jeju Domin Ilbo (제주도민일보).
  2. News: Koh. Dong-myung. [20대 총선]서귀포시 당선 위성곤, 운동권·도의원 출신]. 13 April 2016. 22 May 2019. Newsis.