Kim Tae-ho (; born 21 August 1962) is a South Korean politician who served as the governor of South Gyeongsang Province from 2004 to 2010.PM nominee gearing up to enlarge political ambition He is currently a member of the National Assembly, serving his 4th term representing the Yangsan B constituency since 2024.
Early life and career Kim was born in a farming family in Geochang, South Gyeongsang Province. He acquired his master's from Seoul National University in 1987 and his doctorate in education from the same university in 1992. In the late 1990s, he joined the predecessor of the ruling Grand National Party and was elected to the council of South Gyeongsang Province in 1998.
Governor In 2004, he was elected as the Governor of South Gyeongsang Province and in the local political community, he has long been mentioned as one of the strongest next-generation leaders. He was narrowly re-elected in 2006. His term expired in June 2010.
Prime minister nominee President Lee Myung-bak nominated 47-year-old Kim as the new prime minister.Ex-governor in 40s named prime minister His nomination is subject to the National Assembly's confirmation hearing and requires its approval. Gukhoe announced that Confirmation hearings on Kim's nomination will begin on Tuesday, 24 August.Confirmation hearing for prime minister-designate due on 24–25 Aug. He has been the most controversial candidate in the confirmation hearing of all due to his background and previous accusations made again him, also admitted to ethical misconduct, including hiring a subordinate as his personal maid when serving as governor of South Gyeongsang Province and allowing his wife to use the car provided for official use.(News Focus) Confirmation hearings raise more suspicions, divide political parties Assembly postponed confirmation vote on PM-designate because of his ethical qualifications.Parties delay vote on P.M. On 29 August, he offered to resign before confirmation vote.Prime Minister-nominee Kim Tae-ho steps down
National Assembly Seat On 27 Apr 2011, Kim won the April by elections for a National Assembly Seat representing Gimhae on the ruling party ticket by a narrow margin.Kim Tae-ho wins by-elections for National Assembly Seat
Election results General elections Year Elections Constituency Political party Votes (%) Results 2011 2011 By-election Gimhae B (South Gyeongsang) GNP 44,501 (51.01%) Won 2012 19th National Assembly General Election Gimhae B (South Gyeongsang) Saenuri 63,290 (52.11%) Won 2020 21st National Assembly General Election Sancheong–Hamyang–Geochang–Hapcheon (South Gyeongsang) Independent 49,123 (42.59%) Won 2024 22nd National Assembly General Election Yangsan B (South Gyeongsang) PPP 50,685 (51.05%) Won
Local elections Governor of South Gyeongsang Year Elections Constituency Political party Votes (%) Remarks 2004 2004 By-election South Gyeongsang(Governoral Elections) GNP 454,883 (61.60%) Won 2006 4th Iocal Election South Gyeongsang(Governoral Elections) GNP 852,377 (63.12%) Won 2018 7th Iocal Election South Gyeongsang(Governoral Elections) LKP 765,809 (42.95%) Defeated
Mayor of Geochang Year Elections Constituency Political party Votes (%) Remarks 2002 3rd Iocal Election Mayor of Geochang GNP 20,782 (57.14%) Won
Gyeongsangnam-do Provincial Council Year Elections Constituency Political party Votes (%) Remarks 1998 2nd Iocal Election Geochang 2nd (South Gyeongsang) GNP 8,277 (55.74%) Won
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