17 Facts About Suh Byung-soo

Suh Byung-soo is a South Korean politician who served as the mayor of Busan from 2014 to 2018.

Suh Byung-soo previously served as the Member of the National Assembly for Haeundae-Gijang 1st constituency from 2002 to 2014 and the as the mayor of Haeundae from 2000 to 2002.

Suh Byung-soo was born in 1952, in the town of Daun, Ulsan, South Gyeongsang, to the son of Suh Seok-in, the founder of Woojin Service who had served as the Member of the Busan Metropolican Council from 1991 to 1995 and the Mayor of Haeundae from 1995 to 1998.

Suh Byung-soo later attended Sogang University and received a bachelor's and a master's degree in economics.

Suh Byung-soo served till the end of 1997 in 2000, some sources reported that he was still serving the position at that time.

Suh Byung-soo succeeded the predecessor Shin Joong-bock, whose election was annulled for violating the election law in 1999.

Suh Byung-soo promised to attract both foreign and private capitals and make the district as a logistic hub for information and tourism.

Suh Byung-soo resigned on 7 February 2002 in order to run for the MP for Haeundae-Gijang 1st constituency at the by-election called due to the death of Sohn Tae-in.

Suh Byung-soo won with 27,961 votes, defeating the MDP candidate Choi In-ho.

Suh Byung-soo was a potential candidate for the Saenuri parliamentary leader, but some media suggested he could be "nominated" the position under the interim President Park Geun-hye.

On 26 February 2014, Suh Byung-soo officially launched his bid for Busan mayorship at Daehang Saebaji Harbour, Gadeok Island.

Suh Byung-soo contested with the former Sasang MP and the ex-ambassador to Japan Kwon Chul-hyun and the then North-Gangseo MP Park Min-shik at the Saenuri preselection.

Suh Byung-soo was sworn into office on 1 July 2014, approximately a month after the election.

Suh Byung-soo promised "Citizens First" policies and the "Nakdong River Era".

Suh Byung-soo emphasised that the Opera House would not just be a cultural complex for citizens, but become a tourist attraction and a new workplaces.

On 5 March 2020, Suh Byung-soo was selected the MP candidate for Busanjin 1st constituency at the 2020 election.

Many polls showed neck and neck with the Democratic candidate Kim Young-choon, but Suh Byung-soo successfully defeated Kim.