Yong-Tae Kim

Background

Kim, Yong-Tae was born on June 1, 1936 in Republic of Korea.

Education

Student Law College, Seoul National University, 1958.

Career

Reporter Chosun Ilbo, Seoul Shinmun newspapers, 1963-1970. Political editor, 1970-1973. Assistant managing editor, 1973-1980.

Managing educated Chosun Ilbo newspaper, 1980-1981. Member DJP, 1981-1990, National Assembly, 1981-1994. Minister Home Affairs Government of South Korea, since 1994.

Member DJP, 1981-1990, chairman North Kyongsang Province Committee, 1981, spokesman, 1982-1985, vice chairman political committee, 1988-1990. Chairman National Assembly finance committee, 1985-1987. Member DLP, since 1990, chairman budget and accounts committee, 1990-1992, chairman political committee, DLP floor leader, since 1992.

Chairman House steering committee, since 1992.

Achievements

• Yong-Tae Kim has been listed as a noteworthy South Korean government official by Marquis Who's Who.