By Kang Hyun-kyung
President Park Geun-hye nominated Kang Byung-kyu, former vice minister of the Ministry of Security and Administration, Friday, days after Minister Yoo Jeong-bok declared his candidacy for the Incheon mayoral election.
Presidential spokesman Min Kyung-wook said that Park tapped Kang because of his "deep understanding" of operations in the ministry.
"Kang has extensive experiences both in the central and local governments and this made him fit for the position to lead the home affairs ministry," said Min. "He also has a good interpersonal skill. He has good working relations with other ministries as well as the National Assembly. He also has strong managerial skills."
Before Kang assumes the position, lawmakers will question him at a parliamentary hearing. President Park can appoint him, even if parliamentary members fail to approve.
Born in the northeastern city of Euisung, North Gyeongsang Province, Kang graduated from Korea University Department of Law before he joined the security ministry.
He was the second vice minister from 2009 to 2010 before leaving public office.
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| Kang Byung-kyu |
Presidential spokesman Min Kyung-wook said that Park tapped Kang because of his "deep understanding" of operations in the ministry.
"Kang has extensive experiences both in the central and local governments and this made him fit for the position to lead the home affairs ministry," said Min. "He also has a good interpersonal skill. He has good working relations with other ministries as well as the National Assembly. He also has strong managerial skills."
Before Kang assumes the position, lawmakers will question him at a parliamentary hearing. President Park can appoint him, even if parliamentary members fail to approve.
Born in the northeastern city of Euisung, North Gyeongsang Province, Kang graduated from Korea University Department of Law before he joined the security ministry.
He was the second vice minister from 2009 to 2010 before leaving public office.
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