Hong Jun-pyo

About

Affiliated with the Saenuri (Grand National) Party, he held office as Governor of South Korea's South Gyeongsang Province. During the first decade of the 21st century, he also served as chairman of his political party.

Before Fame

Following his studies at Seoul's Korea University, he worked as a prosecutor.

Trivia

He accused Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon of extortion and improper use of funds.

Family Life

After growing up in Changnyeong, South Korea, he attended Yeungnam High School in the city of Daegu.

Associated With

His contemporary and fellow South Korean political figure, Ban Ki-Moon, served as Secretary General of the United Nations.