Hwang Gi-yeon was sworn in as the Deputy Mayor of Gwangju on October 27.
Hwang was appointed as the first Deputy Mayor of Gwangju on August 19 and held the inauguration ceremony at the Gwangju City Hall.
Originally from Jangseong, Jeonnam, Hwang graduated from Gwangju Gwangil High School and Yonsei University with a degree in public administration. He began his public service career in 1998 after passing the 42nd National Public Service Examination.
Hwang has held various positions, including Director of Planning and Finance at the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, Administrative Officer at the Presidential Office's Social Economy Secretariat, and Deputy Governor of Jangheung County in Jeollanam-do, where he also served as Director of Planning and Coordination.
From February to June of this year, he worked as the Deputy Mayor, contributing to the integration preparations of Jeonnam and Gwangju and supporting the launch of the special city.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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