Seong Woongkyung, Former Deputy Mayor of Seo District, Appointed as Chairman of Daegu Facilities Corporation

On September 11, Daegu City announced the nomination of Seong Woongkyung (59), former Deputy Mayor of Seo District, as the incoming Chairman of the Daegu Facilities Corporation, who will be responsible for citizens' everyday lives and safety on the front lines.

Seong Woongkyung graduated from the Department of Genetic Engineering at Kyungpook National University and holds a master's degree in public policy from the KDI School of Public Policy and Management. After entering public service through the 3rd Local Administration Examination in 1998, he has held major positions such as Director of Industrial Sites, Director of Economic Policy, and Director of Economic Planning for Daegu City, as well as Consul at the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Qingdao under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He also served as Acting Director of Public Safety, Director of Green Environment Bureau, Deputy Director of the Daegu Policy Research Institute, and Deputy Mayor of Suseong and Seo Districts, among other key roles.

Sung Woong Kyung, Nominee for Chairman of Daegu Facilities Corporation

Furthermore, during his over 30 years of service in Daegu City, he has led major policies to strengthen the regional economy and industrial competitiveness, including designating Daegu's first national industrial complex, approval of the Daegu Grand Park development project, industrial complex regeneration projects, and initiatives for fostering star enterprises.

Daegu City stated, "Mr. Seong was evaluated as the most suitable candidate to securely manage and operate environment-related facilities such as sewage, incineration, and sanitation, as well as sports, roads, transportation, parks, and cultural facilities that are closely linked to citizens' daily lives, based on his work experience in environment and safety and his organizational management capabilities accumulated in local governments. Through responsible management and managerial innovation, he is expected to significantly enhance the quality of public services experienced by citizens."

Daegu City will proceed with background checks and a personnel hearing at the city council for the incoming chairman Mr. Seong, with the appointment scheduled for early December.

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