Kang Jae-sup

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Kang Jae-sup
Hangul 강재섭
Hanja 姜在涉
Revised Romanization Gang Jaeseop
McCune-Reischauer Kang Chae-sŏp

Kang Jae-sup (born 28 March 1948 in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang) is a South Korean politician and the current leader of Grand National Party since 11 July 2006. Having first been elected in 1988, he completes his fifth parliamentary term on May 2008.

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[edit] Political career


[edit] Personal life


[edit] Controversy

[edit] Link to the former leader Park Geun-hye

During the election campaign of the leader of Grand National Party, he was allegedly supported by Park Geun-hye, the former leader of the party. Since Park was preparing for the 2007 presidential election, his being the leader of the party could be beneficial to Park.