Kim Hee-jung (politician)

Kim Hee-jung is a South Korean politician. Kim is a member of the National Assembly, was the Minister of Gender Equality and Family, and head of the Internet and Security Agency.[1]

Kim Hee-jung
Kim in 2013
Member of the National Assembly
Assumed office
2024
In office
2012–2014
In office
2004–2008
Minister of Gender Equality and Family
In office
2014–2015
PresidentPark Geun-hye
Head of the Internet and Security Agency
In office
2009–2010
Personal details
PartyPeople Power Party

Kim was first elected to the National Assembly in 2004, which she left to become the head of the Internet and Security Agency. She served as head of the agency from 2009 to 2010. She was reelected to the National Assembly in 2012, which she left in 2014 to become the Minister of Gender Equality and Family.[1] Kim left her role as minister in 2015 to run for a National Assembly seat.[2] Kim was reelected to the National Assembly in 2024.[3] Kim is part of the World Economic Forum's Task Force on Gender Parity and Empowerment of Women.[4]

References

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  1. 1 2 옥현주 (2014-06-13). "(Profile) Kim Hee-jung, Ministry of Gender Equality & Family". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
  2. "Park planning to replace ministers, official says". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. 2015-10-07. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
  3. Joo-young, Shin (2024-04-12). "Record number of women lawmakers win constituency seats in general election, but still have long way to go". 경향신문. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
  4. "Kim Hee-jung". World Economic Forum. Retrieved May 15, 2026.