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Sim Sang-jung
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심상정
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Sim Sang-jung in 2015
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| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 30 May 2012 – 29 May 2024 |
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| Preceded by | Son Beom Gyu |
| Constituency | Gyeonggi Goyang A |
| In office 30 May 2004 – 29 May 2008 |
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| Constituency | Proportional representation |
| Leader of the Justice Party | |
| In office 18 July 2015 – 11 July 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Cheon Ho-sun |
| Succeeded by | Lee Jeong-mi |
| In office 13 July 2019 – 12 October 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Lee Jeong-mi |
| Succeeded by | Kim Jong-Cheol |
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| Born | 20 February 1959 P'aju, Kyonggi Province, South Korea |
| Political party | Justice Party |
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Democratic Labor Party (2000–2008) New Progressive Party (2008–2011) Unified Progressive Party (2011–12) |
| Alma mater | Seoul National University |
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심상정
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| Revised Romanization | Sim Sangjeong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sim Sangjŏng |
Sim Sang-jung (Hangul: 심상정; born on February 20, 1959) is a South Korean politician. She is also known for her work as a labor rights activist. She was a major candidate in both the 2017 South Korean presidential election and the 2022 South Korean presidential election. In 2022, she finished in third place.
Sim Sang-jung has been a member of the National Assembly since 2012. She also served in the National Assembly from 2004 to 2008. She led the Justice Party twice, from 2015 to 2017 and again from 2019 to 2020. After the 2024 election, she announced she would retire from politics. Her political career officially ended on May 29, 2024.
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Sim Sang-jung's Early Life and Education
Sim Sang-jung earned her bachelor's degree in education. She studied at Seoul National University. She first wanted to be a history teacher.
Starting as a Worker's Rights Activist
At 21, Sim Sang-jung worked in a factory. There, she began her journey as a worker's rights activist. She was fired for helping workers ask for better pay and food. She kept moving between jobs but continued her activism. In 1985, she faced legal challenges for leading worker protests. She was sought by authorities for nine years. During this time, she married a fellow activist. She later faced charges related to her activism.
Sim Sang-jung's Political Career
Sim Sang-jung was first elected to the National Assembly in 2004. She was a member of the Democratic Labor Party. In 2012, she won her first direct election. She represented an area in Gyeonggi Goyang. She was part of the Unified Progressive Party then.
Founding the Justice Party
After some political challenges, the Unified Progressive Party faced difficulties. Sim Sang-jung then helped create the Justice Party. In 2015, she was elected as the party's leader. She won another seat in the National Assembly in 2016. She again represented an area of Goyang. In the 2020 election, she won against other candidates. This made her the first politician from a progressive party to serve four terms in Korea. She announced her retirement after the 2024 election. This was because the Justice Party did not win any seats for the first time.
Sim Sang-jung's Political Views
Sim Sang-jung's political views match the progressive ideas of the Justice Party.
Economy and Work
She believes in changing chaebols. These are large family-owned businesses in Korea. She wants to stop family members from automatically taking over these companies. A key idea in her 2022 election campaign was a four-day work week. This is a big idea in a country known for long work hours.
Social Issues
In the 2017 presidential election, Sim Sang-jung was the only major candidate to openly support LGBT rights in South Korea.
National Security
Sim Sang-jung does not support the use of THAAD. This is a U.S. missile defense system. She also wants a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula.
Women's Rights
Sim Sang-jung identifies as a feminist. She has stated that sexism is present in South Korean society. Polls in the 2022 election showed she had strong support from young women. Some experts say that younger women see her as a hero. They feel she clearly speaks up for women's rights.
Images for kids
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Sim Sang-jung's signature
See also
In Spanish: Sim Sang-jung para niños
