Kang Tae-woong, former first administrative deputy mayor of Seoul, has been confirmed as the Democratic Party of Korea's candidate for Yongsan District chief in Seoul.
According to Kang's campaign on Wednesday, the Democratic Party approved the nomination of former deputy mayor Kang as its Yongsan District chief candidate at a Supreme Council meeting held Tuesday.
After his nomination was confirmed, Kang said, "I thank the party members and district residents who placed their trust in my capabilities and abilities," adding, "I will be a district chief who works swiftly without trial and error."
"I will do my best to promptly resolve key issues in Yongsan and create a safe and convenient life for residents," he said.
Kang graduated from Yongsan Middle School, Yongsan High School, and Seoul National University, and received a master's degree from Seoul National University's Graduate School of Public Administration. After passing the senior civil service examination (33rd class), he served in various positions including Seoul Metropolitan Government spokesperson, director of administration, head of the Economic Promotion Division, and director of the Planning and Coordination Office before becoming the first administrative deputy mayor, building an extensive career spanning over 30 years in urban administration.
He ran for office in Yongsan during the 2020 and 2024 general elections but narrowly lost to People Power Party lawmaker Kwon Young-se on both occasions.