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Kim Nam-kuk

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.

Kim Nam-kuk (Korean: 김남국, born 22 October 1982) is a South Korean lawyer and politician. A person from Gwangju, he has currently been operating Lawyer Kim Nam-kuk Legal Firm.[1][2] He, also one of co-writers of White Paper on Cho Kuk, is widely known for his pro-Cho Kuk views.[3][4][5][6][7]

Kim Nam-kuk
김남국
Member of the National Assembly
Assumed office
30 May 2020
Preceded byPark Soon-ja
ConstituencyAnsan Danwon 2nd
Personal details
Born (1982-10-22) 22 October 1982 (age 41)
Gwangju, South Korea
CitizenshipSouth Korean
Political partyIndependent (2023-)
Democratic (-2023)
Alma materChung-Ang University
Chonnam National University
Seoul National University
OccupationLawyer, politician
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Education edit

Kim obtained his Bachelor of Public Administration degree from Chung-Ang University in 2008.[1][2] He proceeded to postgraduate studies in law at Chonnam National University, being graduated in 2012.[1][2] He had completed his doctoral programme in law at Seoul National University in 2016.[1][2]

Career edit

Following the death of the former President Roh Moo-hyun, Kim began his lawyer career in order to fight against the prosecution, as he believed the former President was victimised by the "absolute" prosecution's investigation.[8] He was a member of the Committee for Juvenile Protection of the Ministry of Justice from 2012 to 2015 and was also a court-appointed assistant of Seoul Family Court from 2014 to 2016.[1][2]

2020 general election edit

See also: 2020 South Korean legislative election

On 7 February 2020, Kim was brought into the ruling Democratic Party along with Kim Yong-min.[9] On 18 February, he declared to run for Gangseo 1st constituency at the upcoming general election and therefore he planned to formally announce his bid at the National Assembly Proceeding Hall.[10] However, he suddenly cancelled the plan,[10] somehow people suggested that he did flip-flop on his earlier decision.[4] Soon, he posted on Facebook that he had confirmed to run for the election.[11]

Gangseo 1st, where currently being held by Keum Tae-seop, who had criticised the former Justice Minister Cho Kuk.[4] As Kim holds pro-Cho Kuk views,[3][4][5][6][7] various newspapers often used the term "Cho vs Anti-Cho" should a preselection between 2 of them is carried out.[3][4][5] Keum accused Kim for making the election as "defending the ex-Justice Minister".[6][7] Kim then reacted that Keum was urging him to not stand for the election.[12] On 21 February, the Democratic Party brought a decision to have a preselection that excludes Kim.[13] Nevertheless, Keum lost to Kang Sun-woo, in which the result was regarded as "shocking".[14] Kim, instead, was nominated to Ansan Danwon 2nd.[15]

Controversies edit

Sexist Podcast edit

On 13 April 2020, Park Soon-ja, the MP for Ansan Danwon 2nd as well as one of the competitors to Kim, has revealed a record of a 18+ podcast where Kim used to appear from January to February 2019.[16][17] From the record, some guests were speaking offensive words, such as "Have you ever fxxk with your husband at his home?", "suck your mum's dxxk", "such a big boob like head", "Criollos are damn good" and so on, though all of these were never mentioned by Kim himself.[18] Park, did not just condemn Kim, but the entire Democratic Party for "not having a proper mind in sex issues".[16] She then urged him to resign his candidacy as soon as possible, as well as his party to sincerely apologise.[16] The Justice Party also harshly denounced and advised him to make an apology.[17] Chin Jung-kwon, also accused him by connecting with Nth room case.[19][20] Kim then revealed, "I was not an emcee; I just attended as a guest because I'm not good in love. But it was so helpless and too offensive. That's why I quit."[17] He also added that Park was connecting the controversy to the Nth room case in order to "overturn the situation".[17] In the end, he expressed his regret.[17]

The next day, he was sued by a civic organization for breaching the Information and Communications Network Act.[21]

Gay Dating App Controversy edit

On 19 October 2022, Kim Nam Kuk once again stirred public controversy when parliamentary livestream cameras caught a notification alarm for a gay dating app on his personal cellphone. Kim's office strongly denied that the Member of Parliament was outed as a homosexual, but rather Kim was researching the app after hearing about it from a friend. Either way, cellphones are not permitted to be used during parliamentary sessions in the chamber hall.[22]

Cryptocurrency Controversy edit

On 14 May 2023, Kim left the Democratic Party after allegations of using and selling cryptocurrencies while Parliament was in session. Kim was reported in possession of 1.5 billion won (US$1,117,310) worth of cryptocurrencies that he acquired while a member of Parliament. He has cooperated in the investigations.[23]

Election results edit

General elections edit

Year Constituency Political party Votes (%) Remarks
2020 Ansan Danwon 2nd Democratic 42,150 (51.32%) Won

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e "김남국 변호사, 그는 누구? 과거 朴 블랙리스트 사이다 발언". 22 August 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e "김남국변호사 누구? 화이트리스트 제외·북한 미사일 도발 불안에." 10 August 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  3. ^ a b c "'조국내전'만은 막아야…다급한 민주, 김남국 지역구 바꿀 듯(종합)". 20 February 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d e "'조국백서' 김남국, 불출마설 일축 "회견 연기 요청 받았을뿐"". 19 February 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  5. ^ a b c "'조국백서' 필자, 금태섭 지역구 출마 채비…'조국 비판' 부메랑?". 18 February 2020. Archived from the original on 18 February 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  6. ^ a b c "'조국 백서' 김남국, 금태섭 지역으로…표적경선 논란". 19 February 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  7. ^ a b c "금태섭 "조국 수호로 선거 치를 순 없어… 김남국 공천 막겠다"". 18 February 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  8. ^ "내 제자 김남국 변호사는 이런 사람입니다". 23 February 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  9. ^ "김용민-김남국 변호사, 민주 입당… 한국당은 윤봉길 장손녀 영입". 8 February 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  10. ^ a b "'조국 수호' 김남국, 출마 기자회견 돌연 취소해". 18 February 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  11. ^ "김남국, SNS로 출마 의사 재확인..."청년 세대 도전 기회 달라"". 18 February 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  12. ^ "'조국 인연' 김용민·김남국… 출마 앞두고 조국 선긋기". 19 February 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  13. ^ "'조국 내전' 피했다…김남국 강서갑 빠지고 금태섭은 경선". 21 February 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  14. ^ "결국 버림받은 민주당 소신파... 금태섭 경선 탈락". 12 March 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  15. ^ "민주, 안산단원을에 '조국백서' 김남국 전략공천…금천에 최기상(종합)". 8 March 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  16. ^ a b c "민주 김남국, '여성 비하·품평' 팟캐스트 참여 논란". 13 April 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  17. ^ a b c d e "'n번방 비판' 김남국 민주 후보, 여성비하 팟캐스트 출연 논란". 13 April 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  18. ^ "[세계타임즈TV]미래통합당 안산시 단원구 을 박순자 국회의원 후보,더불어민주당 김남국 후보 관련기자회견". 13 April 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  19. ^ "진중권 "3번방이냐" 김남국 "네거티브하냐"...번지는 '섹드립' 논란". 13 April 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  20. ^ "김남국 "'n번방'분노 나와 엮지마"…진중권 "사퇴 아니면 제명"". 13 April 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  21. ^ "[속보] '팟캐스트 논란' 김남국, 통신법 위반 혐의 피소". 14 April 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  22. ^ https://www.newstong.co.kr/view3.aspx?seq=11154620
  23. ^ https://www.yonhapnewstv.co.kr/news/MYH20230514001800038

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