Kim Jae-yeon (politician)
Kim Jae-yeon (Korean: 김재연; born 30 October 1980) is a South Korean politician and former activist. She was the Leader of the Progressive Party from 2020 to 2022. She was also the former Member of the National Assembly from 2012 to 2014, as well as their presidential candidate during the 2022 South Korean presidential election.
Kim Jae-yeon | |
|---|---|
김재연 | |
| Leader of the Progressive Party | |
| In office 20 June 2020 – 31 July 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Lee Sang-kyu |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 30 May 2012 – 19 December 2014 | |
| Constituency | Proportional |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 October 1980 Daegu, South Korea |
| Citizenship | South Korean |
| Political party | Progressive |
| Other political affiliations | DLP (2006–2011) UPP (2011–2014) PUP (2016–2017) Minjung (2017–2020) |
| Spouse |
Choi Ho-hyun
(m. 2010; died 2023) |
| Alma mater | Hankuk University of Foreign Studies |
| Occupation | Activist, politician |
A former activist, she joined and led various social activities. Being similar to Lee Jung-hee, she was often known as "the other Lee". However, critics have denounced her for pro-North Korea views.
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