Lim Chae-jung
Lim Chae-jung | |
|---|---|
임채정 | |
| Born | July 27, 1941 Naju, South Jeolla Province, South Korea |
| Education | Korea University (LL.B.) Chonnam National University (Hon. Ph.D.) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Office | Speaker of the National Assembly |
| Predecessor | Kim Won-ki |
| Successor | Kim Hyong-o |
Political party | Democratic Party of Korea |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 임채정 |
| RR | Im Chaejeong |
| MR | Im Ch'aejŏng |
Lim Chae-jung (Korean: 임채정; born July 27, 1941) is a South Korean politician.
Early life and education
[edit]Lim Chae-jung was born on July 27, 1941, in Ulsan, South Korea. He earned a Bachelor of Laws from Korea University. In recognition of his long-standing contributions to national governance and legal development, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Law from Chonnam National University in 2008.[1]
Political career
[edit]Lim is a prominent four-term member of the National Assembly, serving in the 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th assemblies. He played a pivotal role in the transition of political power in South Korea, notably serving as the Chairman of the Presidential Transition Committee for President Roh Moo-hyun in 2002.[2]
In June 2006, he was elected as the Speaker of the 17th National Assembly.[3] During his speakership, he was noted for promoting a "policy-oriented parliament" and actively supporting inter-Korean economic cooperation.
Later years
[edit]Following his tenure as Speaker, Lim has continued to serve as a senior advisor to the Democratic Party of Korea.[4] He remains an active elder statesman, providing counsel on national affairs and major legislative issues.[5]
Election results
[edit]| Year | Elections | Constituency | Political party | Votes (%) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 13rd National Assembly General Election | Nowon B (Seoul) | PDP | 30,346 (29.99%) | Defeated |
| 1992 | 17th National Assembly General Election | Nowon B (Seoul) | Democratic | 40,601 (32.96%) | Won |
| 1996 | 15th National Assembly General Election | Nowon B (Seoul) | NCNP | 41,615 (33.25%) | Won |
| 2000 | 16th National Assembly General Election | Nowon B (Seoul) | MDP | 47,815 (41.11%) | Won |
| 2004 | 17th National Assembly General Election | Nowon C (Seoul) | Uri | 44,923 (45.21%) | Won |
Honours
[edit]
Grand Order of Mugunghwa (2008)
References
[edit]- ↑ "전남대, 임채정 국회의장에 명예법학박사 수여". Korea.kr (Government of South Korea). 14 May 2008. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ↑ "History of the Democratic Party: Lim Chae-jung". Democratic Party of Korea. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ↑ "임채정 의원, 제17대 후반기 국회의장 선출". No Cut News. 19 June 2006. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ↑ "민주당 상임고문단 간담회...임채정 등 참석". KBS News. 26 April 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ↑ "임채정 전 의장, 현 시국에 대한 제언". The Hankyoreh. 10 February 2025. Retrieved 19 January 2026.