Park Chan-gu appointed Seoul’s political affairs vice mayor

Park Chan-gu, a former special adviser on political affairs to Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, officially took office Thursday as the vice mayor for political affairs, city officials said. Park began serving in the post Thursday, supporting the mayor in coordinating affairs with the National Assembly, Seoul Metropolitan Council, media and political parties. The position is considered equivalent to a vice minister-level post in the central government. The appointment was made by Kim Sung-bo, Seoul’s seco

By The Korea Herald