[Asset Disclosure] Governor Choo Mi-ae Reports 3.69 Billion Won, Superintendent An Minseok 1.81 Billion Won in Gyeonggi Province

As of July 1, Choo Mi-ae, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, and An Minseok, Superintendent of Gyeonggi Province Office of Education, had reported assets of approximately 3.69 billion won and 1.81 billion won, respectively.

According to the "June 3 Local Election Newly Elected Public Officials' Asset Registration Disclosure," released by the Government Public Officials Ethics Committee on September 28, Governor Choo's reported assets totaled 3,697.6 million won.

This included real estate holdings such as an apartment in Hanam, Gyeonggi Province (on a jeonse lease), an officetel in Yeouido, Seoul, and other buildings amounting to 1,052.47 million won, as well as deposits of 2,465.05 million won. Among the 13 metropolitan government heads subject to disclosure, this amount ranked third, following Ulsan Metropolitan City Mayor Kim Sangwook (5,024.59 million won) and Daegu Metropolitan City Mayor Chu Kyungho (4,281.18 million won).

The average reported assets for these 13 metropolitan government leaders was 1,993.39 million won. Notably, Governor Choo's assets saw a sharp increase of about 900 million won within just half a year. When she registered as a gubernatorial candidate in May (as of December 31 of last year), her reported assets were 2,796.41 million won; by the time she resigned as a National Assembly member (as of April 29 of this year), the figure had risen to 3,314.45 million won; and upon her inauguration as governor (as of July 1), it further increased to 3,697.6 million won.

Choo Mi-ae, Governor of Gyeonggi Province

The primary reason for this rapid asset increase was profits from investment funds using proceeds from real estate sales. An official from Governor Choo’s office explained, "After securing a jeonse lease on an apartment in Hanam, she sold her previous apartment in Gwangjin-gu, and invested most of the proceeds into funds, resulting in profits due to a strong stock market."

Superintendent An Minseok reported assets totaling 1,815.59 million won. This comprised real estate including an apartment in Osan under his spouse's name (407.97 million won), deposits in the names of himself, his spouse, and others (787.42 million won), and securities (75.13 million won).

Among the nine newly elected superintendents who reported their assets, Kwon Soonki, Superintendent of Gyeongsangnam-do Office of Education (10,368.06 million won), had the highest reported assets, with Superintendent An's asset disclosure ranking second. The average reported assets among these superintendents was 2,101.52 million won.

Among the 10 heads of basic local governments, Han Daehee, Mayor of Gunpo, reported the highest amount at 3,150.01 million won, while Jeong Deokyoung, Mayor of Yangju, reported the lowest at 290.49 million won.

Among the 87 Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly members, Assemblyman Lee Seongwon had the highest reported assets at 6,541.4 million won, followed by Assemblywoman Choi Migum (5,944.29 million won) and Assemblywoman Han Unok (5,073.57 million won). Assemblyman Kim Seunggi reported negative assets of 105.7 million won, the lowest among them.

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