Kim Jung-hwa (Korean: 김정화, born 19 January 1979) is a South Korean politician formerly served as a co-President of the Minsaeng Party in 2020.
Kim Jung-hwa | |
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김정화 | |
 Kim Jung-hwa is briefing about Cho Kuk scandal. | |
| President of the Minsaeng Party | |
| In office 24 February 2020 – 28 May 2020 serving with Yu Sung-yup from 24 March 2020 to 20 April 2020 served with Park Joo-hyun until 23 March 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Lee Su-bong (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 January 1979 Gimje, North Jeolla, South Korea |
| Citizenship | South Korean |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | DUP (2012-2013) NPAD (2014-2015) PP (2016-2018) Bareunmirae (2018-2020) Minsaeng (2020-2021) |
| Alma mater | Yonsei University Kookmin University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Born in 1979, Kim holds a bachelor's degree in law from Yonsei University,[1] as well as a master's degree in feminist politics of Kookmin University.[2] She entered to politics when she was brought as a female specialist to the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in 2012.[1][2] She quit the party due to her objection towards pro-Moon Jae-in faction of the party.[2] She then became closer to Ahn Cheol-soo, who later formed the New Politics Alliance for Democracy (NPAD) in which she also joined.[2]
In 2016, Kim joined the People's Party formed by Ahn and again the Bareunmirae Party (BMP) in 2018.[2] After Ahn lost at Seoul mayorship election, she soon became closer to Sohn Hak-kyu who later elected as the party President.[1][2] Under Sohn's leadership, Kim served as the party's spokeswomen.[1][2] In 2020, though Ahn came back to politics with establishing his new party, People Party, she decided to remain within BMP.[2]
The BMP soon brought a decision to be merged with the New Alternatives (NA) and the Party for Democracy and Peace (PDP) in order to form the Minsaeng Party.[3] Kim was nominated by Sohn as one of the PPL's co-Presidents, along with Yu Sung-yup (NA) and Park Joo-hyun (PDP).[2]
On 19 April 2021, Kim made an announcement to withdraw from the party.[4]
Election results edit
General elections edit
| Year | Constituency | Political party | Votes (%) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Proportional | Minsaeng | 758,778 (2.71%) | Not elected |
References edit
- ^ a b c d "[단독] 김정화 대변인, 바른미래당 대표 내정". 24 February 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "[정국진의 직썰⑨] 민생당 출범 '79년생 김정화 당대표' 주목 못 받아". 8 March 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
- ^ "'호남계 주축' 바른미래·대안신당·평화당 3당 합당…'민생당' 출범". 24 February 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
- ^ "김정화, 민생당 탈당… "이상과 꿈은 내려놓지 않을 것"". 19 April 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2021.