Park Gwang-tae
Park Gwang-tae | |
|---|---|
박광태 | |
| Mayor of Gwangju | |
| In office 1 July 2002 – 30 June 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Goh Kun (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Kang Un-tae |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 30 May 1992 – 30 June 2002 | |
| Constituency | Gwangju Buk-gu Gap |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 2, 1943 Wando County, South Korea |
| Political party | Democratic Party of Korea (Former) |
| Education | Chonnam National University (Hon. Ph.D.) |
| Occupation | Politician, Business Executive |
Park Gwang-tae (Korean: 박광태; born June 2, 1943) is a South Korean politician and business executive who served as the Mayor of Gwangju from 2002 to 2010.[1] He is also a former three-term member of the National Assembly of South Korea.
Political career
National Assembly
Park entered national politics in 1992 and served in the 14th, 15th, and 16th National Assemblies, representing the Buk-gu district of Gwangju. During his legislative tenure, he served as the Chairman of the Commerce, Industry, and Energy Committee, where he focused on regional industrial development and national energy policies.[2]
Mayor of Gwangju
In 2002, Park was elected as the Mayor of Gwangju and was re-elected for a second term in 2006.[3] His administration is noted for promoting Gwangju's strategic industries, including the photonics and automobile sectors, aiming to transform the city's economic structure.[2] In 2010, in recognition of his leadership in regional governance, he was awarded an Honourary Doctorate in Law from Chonnam National University.
Business career
Following his political career, Park was appointed as the founding representative of Gwangju Global Motors (GGM) in 2019. GGM is the first regional "win-win" job model in South Korea, a joint venture between the Gwangju local government and Hyundai Motor Company.[4] He led the establishment and initial operations of the GGM production facility until 2022.
References
- ↑ "박광태 광주시장 당선... 민주당 텃밭 수성". Chosun Ilbo. 14 June 2002. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "[인물연구] 박광태 광주광역시장 - 실용주의 노선의 행정가". Monthly Chosun. December 2009. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ↑ "[프로필] 박광태 광주시장... 3선 의원 출신의 중진 정치인". JoongAng Ilbo. 15 June 2002. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ↑ "박광태 GGM 초대 대표이사 "광주형 일자리 성공에 사명감"". News1. 20 September 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
External links
Category:1943 births Category:Living people Category:Mayors of Gwangju Category:Members of the National Assembly (South Korea) Category:Chonnam National University alumni Category:People from Wando
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