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Kim Yoon-deok | |
|---|---|
 Kim in 2021 | |
| Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport | |
| Assumed office 31 July 2025 | |
| President | Lee Jae Myung |
| Preceded by | Park Sang-woo |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 30 May 2012 – 29 May 2016 | |
| Constituency | Jeonju Wansan A (North Jeolla) |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 30 May 2020 | |
| Constituency | Jeonju A (North Jeolla) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 May 1966 Buan County, North Jeolla Province, South Korea |
| Party | Democratic Party of Korea[1] |
| Alma mater | Jeonbuk National University |
Kim Yoon-deok (Korean: 김윤덕) is a South Korean politician who has served as the minister of land, infrastructure and transport since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), he has been a member of the National Assembly from 2012 to 2016 and since 2020.
Biography
[edit]Kim was born on May 23, 1966, in Buan County. He graduated from Chonbuk National University with a degree in accounting.[2] Kim was a member of the North Jeolla Provincial Assembly.[1]
Kim was elected to National Assembly for Jeonju District A to 19th National Assembly in 2012. Kim was a member of the National Assembly from the 19th National Assembly to the 22nd National Assembly.[2][1] During his time in the National Assembly, he was in the Culture, Sports, Tourism, Broadcasting and Communications Committee, Education, Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee; the Special Committee on Budget and Accounts, Land, and Infrastructure and Transport Committee.[2]
During the parliamentary audit of the Gyeonggi government, Kim defended then-governor Lee Jae Myung from People Power Party allegations regarding the Daejang-dong development scandal.[1] Kim was nominated for Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport on July 11, 2025. Kang Hoon-sik, the Chief of Staff to the President, cited Kim's experience on the Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Committee as a reason for his appointment.[3]
Election results
[edit]General elections
[edit]| Year | Elections | Constituency | Political party | Votes (%) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 19th National Assembly General Election | Jeonju Wansan A (North Jeolla) | DUP | 32,847 (52.08%) | Won |
| 2016 | 20th National Assembly General Election | Jeonju A (North Jeolla) | Democratic | 38,265 (42.42%) | Defeated |
| 2020 | 21st National Assembly General Election | Jeonju A (North Jeolla) | Democratic | 67,849 (73.57%) | Won |
| 2024 | 22nd National Assembly General Election | Jeonju A (North Jeolla) | Democratic | 83,081 (77.59%) | Won |
Local elections
[edit]North Jeolla Province Council
[edit]| Year | Elections | Constituency | Political party | Votes (%) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4th Iocal Election | Jeonju 2nd | Uri | 14,792 (48.03%) | Won |
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Chang, Dong-woo (July 11, 2025). "(profile) 3-term ruling party lawmaker tapped as new land minister". Yonhap News Agency.
- 1 2 3 "Kim Yun-duk". Korea Who. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- ↑ "President Lee completes his Cabinet with new land, culture ministers picks". Korea JoongAng Daily. 2025-07-11. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
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