Lee Hak-young
Lee Hak-young | |
|---|---|
이학영 | |
| Vice Speaker of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 5 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Kim Young-joo |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 30 May 2012 – Present | |
| Constituency | Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1952 (age 73–74) Jeongeup, South Korea |
| Political party | Democratic Party of Korea |
| Education | Chonnam National University (BA) |
| Occupation | Politician, social activist |
Lee Hak-young (Korean: 이학영; born 1952) is a South Korean politician currently serving as the Vice Speaker of the 22nd National Assembly since June 2024.[1] A member of the Democratic Party of Korea, he is a four-term legislator representing the Gunpo constituency.[2]
Early life and education
Lee was born in 1952 in Jeongeup, North Jeolla Province. He attended Chonnam National University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Korean Language and Literature.[3] During his university years, he was an active participant in South Korea's democratization movement and was involved in student-led protests against the authoritarian regime of the time.[4]
Career
Civil Society Leadership
Before entering national politics, Lee held several leadership positions in civil society. He served as the Secretary General of YMCA Korea from 2003 to 2011, focusing on social justice, environmental issues, and citizens' rights.[3]
Political Career
Lee entered the National Assembly in 2012 (19th Assembly) and was successfully re-elected in the 20th, 21st, and 22nd general elections.
In the 21st National Assembly, he served as the Chairman of the Industrial Trade, Energy, and SMEs Committee (2020), where he oversaw legislation related to industrial innovation and the support of small and medium-sized enterprises.[3]
On June 5, 2024, Lee was elected as the Vice Speaker of the National Assembly for the first half of the 22nd term.[1] In this high-ranking role, he is responsible for facilitating legislative proceedings and representing the parliament in international diplomatic affairs.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lee, Seung-woo (5 June 2024). "Opposition parties elect Woo Won-shik as Speaker, Lee Hak-young as Vice Speaker". Dong-A Ilbo. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Woo Won-shik and Lee Hak-young elected for the first half of the 22nd Assembly". Safetimes. 5 June 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "[Profile] Vice Speaker Lee Hak-young: A four-term lawmaker and former activist". Global News Agency. 5 June 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ↑ "Vice Speaker Lee Hak-young reflects on the 40th anniversary of the Namsung-dong Arson incident". Kyeonggi Ilbo. 5 November 2025. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
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