20 Apply for Re-announced Open Positions Including Seogwipo Mayor and Spokesperson in Jeju Province

Three Apply for Seogwipo Mayor, Eleven for Spokesperson
Recommendations to Personnel Committee After Screening and Interviews
Final Number Confirmed on August 19, Including Mailed Applications

Jeju Special Self-Governing Province has closed applications for the re-announcement of three open positions—namely, Seogwipo Mayor, Spokesperson, and Head of the Central Cooperation Headquarters. A total of 20 applicants submitted their candidacy, and the province has now officially begun the selection process for suitable candidates for public office, which includes document screening and interviews, followed by recommendations from the Personnel Committee and final appointments by the Governor.

Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Government Complex.

According to Jeju Special Self-Governing Province on August 18, preliminary figures show that three candidates applied for Seogwipo Mayor, eleven for the Spokesperson position, and six for Head of the Central Cooperation Headquarters, totaling 20 applicants.

Since applications postmarked by the deadline will be considered valid, the final number of candidates will be confirmed on August 19.

After completing the verification of qualifications based on the application forms and submitted documents, Jeju Province will establish a selection committee to conduct the document screening and interviews in stages.

Through this process, candidates will be shortlisted by position and recommended to the Personnel Committee of Jeju Province. The Personnel Committee will then review each candidate’s eligibility and ranking, and submit their recommendations to the Governor, who will make the final appointments.

Jeju Province has stated its commitment to conducting a fair and objective review process in accordance with relevant laws and the recruitment procedures, with the goal of selecting top talent who demonstrate expertise, administrative competence, and leadership suitable for the unique requirements of each role.

Kim Inyoung, Director-General for Special Self-Governing Administration at Jeju Province, stated, “Given that highly qualified and competent individuals have applied, we will select the most suitable candidate for each position through a fair and objective review. We will ensure that the personnel process proceeds smoothly, so that major provincial affairs are managed stably and residents receive even better administrative services.”

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