Choi Moon-soon


Choi Moon-soon is the incumbent governor of Gangwon Province.

Career

After graduating the University, he worked as an investigative journalist of the MBC network for almost two decades, and later he served as a Chief Executive Officer of the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation from 2005 to 2008, He then served as a Member of the National Assembly from 2008 to 2011. He, with his three generation family, is recognized as an 'elite status of veterans', which certified on the Military Manpower Agency.

Governorship

First term (2011-2014)

He was elected at the special election for the 36th governorship of Gangwon at April 27, 2011. During his first term, he helped to host and prepare the upcoming 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Pyeongchang county and several venues in Gangwon province, with improving relevant infrastructures such as the construction of new Wonju-Gangneung Railway, revitalizing Yangyang International Airport, etc.

Second term (2014-2018)

Choi was re-elected to a second term, on June 4, 2014. His newest and current term, 37th governorship, started on July 1, 2014, with special debate of 'Meeting with Inhabitants', instead of a formal inauguration ceremony. When PyeongChang held the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympic games, Choi was given a Paralympic Order

third term (2018-present)

Choi was re-elected to a second term, on June 13, 2018. His newest and current term, 38th governorship, started on July 1, 2018, a formal inauguration ceremony.

Personal life

Choi, a Buddhist, lives in Chuncheon with his wife. He and his wife has 2 daughters. He also has been working as a chairperson of public-owned sports club Gangwon FC, since elected as the provincial governor in 2011.

Education