Hong Jong-hak
Hong Jong-hak is an emeritus professor of economics at Gachon University previously served as President Moon Jae-in's first Minister of SMEs and Startups.
In 2012 he left Gachon University where he started his teaching career in 1992 as a lecturer for the general election. As a parliamentarian, he took numerous roles in his party and its succeeding parties including one of its senior role, Chair of the Policy Planning Committee.
After announcing that he will not seek for re-election, he joined then-candidate Moon's presidential campaign.
He previously hosted radio show explaining economic issues at MBC Radio.
He holds three degrees in economics - a bachelor and master's from Yonsei University and a doctorate from University of California, San Diego.Electoral history
