Jang Kyung-tae (Korean: 장경태; born 12 October 1983) is a South Korean politician. A member of the liberal Democratic Party, he is currently the Member of the National Assembly for Dongdaemun 2nd constituency.
Jang Kyung-tae | |
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장경태 | |
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| Member of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 30 May 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Min Byung-doo |
| Constituency | Dongdaemun B |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 October 1983 Suncheon, South Jeolla, South Korea |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Uri (2006–2007) UNDP (2007–2008) UDP (2008) Democratic (2008–2011) DUP (2011–2013) Democratic (2013–2014) NPAD (2014–2015) |
| Parent | Jang Hyo-shik (father) |
| Alma mater | University of Seoul Yonsei University Sungkyunkwan University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Religion | Roman Catholic (Christian name : Andrew) |
Early life and education
editBorn in Suncheon, South Jeolla, Jang attended Suncheon High School.[1][2][3] Due to his financial difficulties, he once dropped out and was involved in labouring.[4][2] He obtained a bachelor's degree in public administration at University of Seoul, as well as a master's degree in political science at Yonsei University.[1][2][3] He is currently studying a doctorate in public administration from Sungkyunkwan University.[1][2][3]
Career
editWhile studying, Jang joined politics as a volunteer for Kang Kum-sil, who contested for Seoul mayorship under the banner of the then ruling Uri Party in 2006 local elections.[5][6][2] Prior to the 2007 presidential election, he helped Lee Hae-chan, a presidential pre-candidate for the United New Democratic Party (UNDP) who lost to Chung Dong-young.[6][7] He unsuccessfully contested for the Member of the Seoul Metropolitan Council in 2010 local elections.[2]
On 1 April 2013, he announced his intention to run as a candidate for a Vice President of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP),[8] but later lost in preselection.[2] In 2016 election, he ran 24th list in the Democratic Party list, but was not elected;[2] in fact, only up to 13th were elected. As one of rare youth politicians in South Korea,[5] his role model is Tony Blair and David Cameron; both started their political careers in 20s and later became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.[6]
On 20 March 2020, Jang was selected the candidate of the Democratic Party for Dongdaemun 2nd constituency in April general election.[3] However, shortly before this, Min Byung-doo, the then MP for the constituency, was excluded from preselection, and announced his intention to run as an independent candidate.[9] There were speculations that this vote split would not lead Jang to be elected,[7] however, on 9 April, Min announced his withdrawal as a candidate and endorsed Jang.[10][11] On 15 April, Jang received 54.54% and defeated the United Future candidate Lee Hye-hoon,[12] who was the MP for Seocho 1st constituency.
Controversy
editOn 25 August 2020, during a YouTube livestream with another 2 Democratic MPs — Kim Nam-kuk and Lee Jae-jung, Jang triggered a controversy over his remarks against several United Future MPs who are also the members of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee (LJC).[13][14][15] Shortly after Kim left the venue to join the LJC general meeting, Jang said, "LJC... sounds like fun, uh, no, not fun, but should be exciting."[13][14] Soon, Lee asked him, "Are you enjoying their fighting?"[13][14] Then, Jang replied, "Sorry to hear that. How come they talk nonsense... can I use the term bulls**t? How can we hear their bulls**ts?"[13][14]
Following his remarks, Kim Do-eup, a United Future MP, accused Jang's remarks as an "insult towards the LJC members" and urged the Democratic Party to apologise.[14][15] He also added that the party would take an action against Jang.[14][15] Later, Jang apologised for his remarks.[14][15]
Election results
editGeneral elections
edit| Year | Constituency | Political party | Votes (%) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Proportional (24th) | Democratic | 6,069,744 (25.54%) | Not elected |
| 2020 | Dongdaemun 2nd | Democratic | 55,230 (54.54%) | Won |
Local elections
edit| Year | Constituency | Political party | Votes (%) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Proportional (8th) | Democratic | 1,790,556 (40.99%) | Not elected |
References
edit- ^ a b c "순천출신 장경태 더불어민주당 전국청년위원장, 동대문(을) 국회의원 선거에 도전". 4 March 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "(수요일에 만난 사람) 장경태 더불어민주당 의원". 10 August 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ a b c d "더불어민주당 '장경태 전국청년위원장' 동대문 을 공천". 26 March 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ ""개천에서 용 나는 정치"...'서울 동대문을' 장경태 당선인". 24 April 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ a b [청지기 인터뷰] 장경태 더불어민주당 전국청년위원장 후보. 5 October 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ a b c "[TF인터뷰] '동대문을' 새바람 장경태 "민주당 15년 경력으로 승부"". 29 March 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ a b [화제의 당선자]장경태 민주당 동대문을 당선자. 16 April 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ 장경태, 민주 최고위원 경선 출마…"청춘·젊음 있는 정당 증명할 것". 1 April 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ 컷오프 민병두 무소속 출마선언…"주민 여론에 결심". 15 March 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ 서울 동대문을 무소속 민병두 후보 사퇴 뜻 밝혀. 9 April 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ [총선 D-5] 무소속 민병두 "명예 회복했다"…민주당 장경태 지지. 10 April 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ [후보 득표현황]-서울(최종). 16 April 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ a b c d 민주당 '독수리 5남매' 이번엔…야당 법사위원에 "X소리" 욕설 논란. 25 August 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g 장경태 '법사위 개소리' 발언에 통합 "윤리위 제소" 발끈. 25 August 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ a b c d 장경태, 통합당 겨냥한 '개소리' 발언 사과…"부적절했다". 26 August 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.