Moon Hee-sang facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The Right Honourable Moon Hee-sang
문희상
Speaker of the National Assembly
In office 13 July 2018 – 29 May 2020
President	Moon Jae-in
Deputy	Lee Ju-young Joo Seung-yong
Preceded by	Chung Sye-kyun
Succeeded by	Park Byeong-seug
Chairman of the New Politics Alliance for Democracy Interim
In office 28 September 2014 – 9 February 2015
Preceded by	Park Young-sun (Interim)
Succeeded by	Moon Jae-in
Chairman of the Democratic Party Interim
In office 9 January 2013 – 4 May 2013
Preceded by	Lee Hae-chan
Succeeded by	Kim Han-gil
Chairman of the Uri Party
In office 2 April 2005 – 28 October 2005
Preceded by	Lim Chae-jeong (Interim)
Succeeded by	Chung Sye-kyun (Interim)
Member of the National Assembly
In office 14 July 2004 – 29 May 2020
Preceded by	Hong Moon-jong
Succeeded by	Oh Young-hwan
Constituency	Uijeongbu A
In office 30 May 2000 – 7 March 2003
Preceded by	Hong Moon-jong
Succeeded by	Hong Moon-jong
Constituency	Uijeongbu
In office 30 May 1992 – 29 May 1996
Preceded by	Kim Moon-won
Succeeded by	Hong Moon-jong
Constituency	Uijeongbu
Chief of Staff to the President
In office 25 February 2003 – 13 July 2004
President	Roh Moo-hyun
Preceded by	Park Jie-won
Succeeded by	Kim Woo-shik
Personal details
Born	(1945-03-03) 3 March 1945 (age 80) Yangju, Keiki Province, Korea, Empire of Japan
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Seoul National University
Signature
Military service
Allegiance	South Korea
Branch/service	Republic of Korea Navy
Rank	lieutenant
Korean name
Hangul	문희상
Hanja	文喜相
RR	Mun Huisang
MR	Mun Hŭisang

Moon Hee-sang (Hangul: 문희상) is a well-known South Korean politician. He was born on March 3, 1945. He studied law at Seoul National University, which is a very famous university in South Korea.

Mr. Moon has been a member of the National Assembly, which is like the parliament or congress in other countries. He also served as the temporary leader of a political group called the New Politics Alliance for Democracy from 2014 to 2015. From July 2018 to May 2020, he held a very important position as the Speaker of the National Assembly.

Understanding South Korean Politics

What is the National Assembly?

The National Assembly is South Korea's main law-making body. It's where elected representatives from different parts of the country meet. Their job is to discuss and create laws for the nation. They also oversee the government's actions.

Role of the Speaker

The Speaker of the National Assembly is a very important leader. This person is in charge of the meetings in the National Assembly. They make sure that debates are fair and that rules are followed. The Speaker is chosen by the members of the Assembly.

Moon Hee-sang's Political Journey

Early Career and Education

Moon Hee-sang started his journey in politics after getting his law degree. His education helped him understand how laws and government work. This knowledge was very useful for his future roles.

Serving in the National Assembly

Mr. Moon was elected to the National Assembly multiple times. He represented the Uijeongbu area. Being a member of the National Assembly means he helped make decisions for the country. He worked on various issues that affected the lives of South Korean citizens.

Leadership Roles in Political Parties

Moon Hee-sang also took on leadership roles within political parties. He was the interim (temporary) chairman for the Democratic Party in 2013. Later, he was also the interim leader of the New Politics Alliance for Democracy. These roles showed his ability to guide and unite political groups.

Chief of Staff to the President

Before becoming Speaker, Moon Hee-sang served as the Chief of Staff to the President. This is a very close and important advisor role to the President. He worked with President Roh Moo-hyun from 2003 to 2004. This experience gave him a deep understanding of how the highest levels of government operate.

Images for kids

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  Moon Hee-sang's signature

External links

• Official website: https://web.archive.org/web/20040312005634/http://www.moonhs.net/