Kim Tae-ho

Background

Kim was born in a farming family in Geochang, South Gyeongsang Province.

Career

He stepped down as nominee amid growing political conflict over his ethical qualifications. He was previously the of South Gyeongsang from 2004 to 2010. 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.

In 2004, he was elected as the 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. President Lee Myung-bak nominated 47-year-old Kim as the new 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. Assembly postponed confirmation vote on Prime Minister-designate because of his ethical qualifications. On 29 August, he offered to resign before confirmation vote.

Achievements

• On 4/27/2011, Kim won the April by elections for a representing Gimhae on the ruling party ticket by a narrow margin.