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Choi Moon-soon

崔文洵　/　ちぇ・むんすん

Politician from South Korea

February 4, 1956 (age 70)　・　Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, South Korea

Gangwon Province
politician
journalist

My Take

Choi Moon-soon's path from journalism to the governorship of Gangwon Province is what makes him compelling to me. A reporter learns to question power and read public sentiment, and carrying that instinct into governing is rarer than it sounds. Born in Chuncheon and educated at Kangwon National University, he stayed rooted in the region he eventually led, which suggests a genuine investment in local life rather than national ambition alone. I tend to trust politicians who came up through words and accountability. His continued presence on social media hints at someone who still values dialogue with citizens, and that earns my respect.

Overview

Choi Moon-soon (Korean: 최문순; born February 4, 1956) is a South Korean politician who was the governor of Gangwon Province.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Choi Moon-soon
Name (Japanese): 崔文洵
Reading: ちぇ・むんすん
Born: February 4, 1956 (age 70)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Aquarius / Monkey
Origin: Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, South Korea
Blood type: Private
Height: Private
Agency: Private
Occupation: politician / journalist

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Kangwon National University

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

Xhttps://x.com/moonsoonc
Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%B4%94%E6%96%87%E6%B4%B5

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