Former lawmaker Lee Young-soon appointed head of Ulsan Facilities Corp.

Previously served as Dong-gu district chief, 17th National Assembly member

'Will bring administrative and legislative experience to drive reform'

Ulsan Mayor Kim Sang-uk (left) poses with newly appointed Ulsan Facilities Corp. Chairwoman Lee Young-soon (right) after presenting her with an appointment certificate at his office on Tuesday. [Provided by Ulsan city government]

Ulsan city appointed former lawmaker Lee Young-soon as chairwoman of the Ulsan Facilities Corp. on Tuesday. Her three-year term runs through Oct. 19, 2029.

Lee previously served as Dong-gu district chief during the second round of local elections and as a member of the 17th National Assembly, accumulating broad experience in local administration, national legislation and civic affairs.

The city launched a public recruitment process in August, screening candidates through document reviews and interviews before finalizing a shortlist. Lee was confirmed after clearing a personnel hearing before the Ulsan City Council, which assessed her expertise, job performance capabilities and ethical standing.

Lee outlined five core management principles she intends to pursue: citizen-centered service management, safety-first facility management, transparent and accountable governance, open communication with staff, and efficiency-driven innovation. She said she aims to realize the city's guiding vision for its ninth elected administration — "Ulsan, a democratic city where citizens are the owners" — at the corporation's facilities.

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