15 Facts About Kim Hyong-o

Kim Hyong-o is a South Korean writer and politician.

Kim Hyong-o was a long-term Member of the National Assembly for Yeongdo from 1992 to 2012.

Kim Hyong-o had obtained a bachelor's degree in diplomacy and a master's degree in political science at Seoul National University.

Kim Hyong-o furthered his studies at Kyungnam University and graduated with a doctorate in political science.

Kim Hyong-o started his political career as the Executive Officer of the Office of the President under the President Chun Doo-hwan from 1982 to 1986.

Kim Hyong-o then was brought to the then-ruling Democratic Liberal Party and served as the Head of Yeongdo DLP Division.

Kim Hyong-o was elected to the National Assembly for Yeongdo constituency in 1992 election.

Kim Hyong-o was re-elected in 1996,2000,2004 and 2008.

Kim Hyong-o then served as an executive advisor of the Saenuri Party but withdrew from the party shortly before the 2016 election.

Kim Hyong-o continued his duty after the party was re-established as the United Future Party.

Kim Hyong-o was favourably reviewed for eliminating candidates accused of hate speeches or close to the former President Park Geun-hye.

Kim Hyong-o is widely regarded as a rationalist and a reformist in South Korean society.

Kim Hyong-o's image is described as a "soft compromiser" rather than a "harsh shouter".

Kim Hyong-o is well known as a factionless politician, despite a close relationship with the former President Lee Myung-bak.

Kim Hyong-o is married to Chi In-kyung and has 2 daughters.