| Chung Hwang-keun | |
|---|---|
| 정황근 | |
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| Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 10 May 2022 | |
| President | Yoon Suk-yeol |
| Prime Minister | Han Duck-soo |
| Preceded by | Kim Hyeon-soo |
| Succeeded by | Song Mi-ryung |
| Administrator of Rural Development Administration | |
| In office 17 August 2016 – 16 July 2017 | |
| President | Park Geun-hye |
| Prime Minister | Hwang Kyo-ahn |
| Preceded by | Lee Yang-ho |
| Succeeded by | Ra Seung-yong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1960-01-20) 20 January 1960 (age 65) Cheonan, South Korea |
| Political party | Independent |
| Alma mater | Seoul National University |
Chung Hwang-keun (born 20 January 1960) is a South Korean government official who currently serves as Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in the Cabinet of Yoon Suk-yeol. He served as the administrator of the Rural Development Administration between 2016 and 2017.
Career
Chung's career in government began after he passed a civil service exam in 1984, after which he joined the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. During the presidency of Park Geun-hye, he served as the presidential secretary for agriculture, food and rural affairs until 2016. He was then appointed as the head of the Rural Development Administration, a position he served in until 2017.
References
- "Experienced bureaucrat tapped for agriculture minister". The Korea Times. 2022-04-14. Retrieved 2022-08-27.
- ^ "Final two Cabinet posts are filled". Korea JoongAng Daily. 2022-04-14. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
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