| Greetings from the Province of Gyeongsangbuk-do |
| As the governor of Gyeongsangbuk-do Province and on behalf of the residents of the Province, I am pleased to welcome you all to this official web site for Gyeongbuk Province. I hope you will find valuable information to learn and understand all about our historical Province through this web site. |
| Gyeongsangbuk-do (Gyeongbuk) is full of brilliant examples of Korean history and culture. There are magnificent areas with natural beauty to enjoy. The Province also has a dynamic industrial economy that is reaching world-class status. |
| Many visitors from home and abroad who visit the Province feel the essence of the ancient people of the Silla Dynasty. They find the true cultural and historical Korean identity in the well preserved examples of Confucianism and artifacts from the Gaya Kingdom. |
| Moreover, the Province has the clean East Sea, the magnificent Sobaek Mountains, and 700 kilometers of the Nakdong River which promote health and well-being in Gyeongbuk. Everyone in Korea wishes to live here! |
| Based on Gumi and the city of Pohang, there are firm industrial infrastructures producing high quality products for national and international markets. |
| At this time the Province is being developed as the top leader among Korean local governments in the 21 century with its renewed industrial potential and cultural creativity. |
| I hope you have fond memories and make your dreams come true in the Province of Gyeongsangbuk-do through this web-site. Thank you very much. |
| Best wishes, |
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|
 Profile |
Name in
Full |
KIM Kwan-Yong |
Date of
Birth |
November 29, 1942 |
| Birth Place |
Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea |
| E-mail |
gbceo@korea.kr |
| Address |
60, Yeonamro, Buk-gu, Daegu, ROK |
| Tel |
82)53-950-2001 / Fax: 82)53-950-2009 |
Academic
Background |
Honorary Doctorate of Engineering, Kumho National University of Technology, Gumi, ROK
2001 M.S., Political Science, Graduate School of Administration, Yeungnam University, ROK
1969 B.S., Economics, Yeungnam University, Daegu, Republic of Korea(ROK)
1961 B.S., Education, Daegu National University of Education, Daegu, ROK |
Professional
Career |
| Current |
President, Governors Association of Korea |
| Current |
the 30th Governor(Elected), Province of Gyeongsangbuk- |
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do, Republic of Korea |
| Current |
President, Alumni Association of Yeungnam University, |
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ROK |
| Current |
Chairman, Special Committee on Korea-US FTA |
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Countermeasures |
| Current |
Co-chairperson, the Korea Balanced Regional |
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Development Association |
| 2010~2006 |
the 29th Governor(Elected), Province of Gyeongsangbuk- |
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do, Republic of Korea |
| 2006~1995 |
Mayor(the 15th, 16th, 17th) of Gumi City, Republic of |
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Korea |
| 1999 |
Co-chairman, the Korea National Mayors' Association |
| 1999 |
Administrative Officer, Office of the President of the |
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Republic of Korea |
| 1989 |
Chief Officer, Gumi Tax Office and Yongsan Tax Office |
| 1971 |
Success in the 10th National Civil Service Examination |
| 1961 |
Teacher, Gumi Elementary School, Gumi, Republic of |
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Korea |
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Awards
&
Decorations |
| 2013 |
Granted the Order of Civil Merit (Moran medal) |
| 2012 |
Granted the Presidential Commendation |
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(Best Organization for Foreign Investment Promotion) |
| 2012 |
Granted the Grand Prix of Corporate Responsibility |
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Management CEO |
| 2012 |
Granted the Grand Prix of "Best Organization", Dong-A |
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Multicultural Award |
| 2012 |
Granted the Grand Prix of Global CEO (Forbes Korea) |
| 2012 |
Granted the Grand Prix of Economic Leader of Korea (Ministry |
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of Knowledge Economy) |
| 2011 |
Granted the Grand Prix of Communication Management of |
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Korea (Hankyung Business) |
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| 2009 |
Granted the Excellent Local Government by the Korea National |
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Council of Women |
| 2008 |
Granted the Grand Prix of Respectable CEO of Korea Award |
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2008 |
| 2007 |
Granted the Grand Prix of Proud Korean Award 2007 |
| 2007 |
Granted the Presidential Commendation |
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(Best Organization for Foreign Investment Promotion) |
| 2007 |
Granted the "Grand Order of Royal Monizarapoin Mahasena" by |
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Cambodian Government |
| 2000 |
Granted the Gold Medal by the Business & Professional Women |
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International |
| 1998 |
Granted the "Konrad Adenauer Self-Governing Organization |
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Prize" |
| 1989 |
Granted the Order of Service Merit (Red Stripes) |
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