Moon Hee-sang facts for kids
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Moon Hee-sang
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문희상
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Speaker of the National Assembly | |
In office 13 July 2018 – 29 May 2020 |
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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 |
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In office 28 September 2014 – 9 February 2015 |
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Preceded by | Park Young-sun (Interim) |
Succeeded by | Moon Jae-in |
Chairman of the Democratic Party Interim |
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In office 9 January 2013 – 4 May 2013 |
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Preceded by | Lee Hae-chan |
Succeeded by | Kim Han-gil |
Chairman of the Uri Party | |
In office 2 April 2005 – 28 October 2005 |
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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 |
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Preceded by | Hong Moon-jong |
Succeeded by | Oh Young-hwan |
Constituency | Uijeongbu A |
In office 30 May 2000 – 7 March 2003 |
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Preceded by | Hong Moon-jong |
Succeeded by | Hong Moon-jong |
Constituency | Uijeongbu |
In office 30 May 1992 – 29 May 1996 |
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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 |
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President | Roh Moo-hyun |
Preceded by | Park Jie-won |
Succeeded by | Kim Woo-shik |
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Born | Yangju, Keiki Province, Korea, Empire of Japan |
3 March 1945
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Seoul National University |
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Rank | lieutenant |
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Hangul |
문희상
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Hanja |
文喜相
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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.
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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.
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External links
- Official website: https://web.archive.org/web/20040312005634/http://www.moonhs.net/[Usurped!]
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Preceded by Chung Sye-kyun |
Speaker of the National Assembly of South Korea 2018–2020 |
Succeeded by Park Byeong-seug |