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2018 Democratic Party Of Korea Leadership Election
The Democratic Party of Korea held a leadership election on 25 August 2018. It was the first leadership election since the inauguration of President of South Korea, President Moon Jae-in. The elected leader was slated to serve a 2-year term. Candidates Dropped out * Lee Jong-kul, member of the National Assembly (South Korea), National Assembly, former Floor leader of the party. * :ko:최재성 (정치인), Choi Jae-sung, member of the National Assembly (South Korea), National Assembly, former Secretary-General of the party. * Kim Doo-kwan, member of the National Assembly (South Korea), National Assembly, former Governor of South Gyeongsang Province. * Lee In-young, member of the National Assembly (South Korea), National Assembly. * :ko:박범계, Park Beom-kye, member of the National Assembly (South Korea), National Assembly. Advance to the finals * Lee Hae-chan, member of the National Assembly (South Korea), National Assembly, former leader of the party, former Prime Ministe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Hae-chan
Lee Hae-chan (born 10 July 1952) is a South Korean politician who served as Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea from 2018 to 2020. He also served as Prime Minister of South Korea from 2004 to 2006. He served as Member of the National Assembly for the Gwanak District from 1988 to 1995 and 1996 to 2008. He served as Minister of Education under President Kim Dae-jung from 1998 to 1999. He presided over controversial education reforms including revamping the college entrance process and lowering the retirement age of teachers. He later served under President Roh Moo-hyun as Prime Minister of South Korea from July 2004 to March 2006. On 27 August 2018, he was elected the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea. Political career Minister for Education Hae-chan instituted reforms to the college admissions process. At the time was summed up in the slogan that being good at one thing was enough to get into college, was criticised for allegedly lowering dramatically the scholasti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |