Daegu names Choi Un-baek as new deputy mayor for economy

Daegu city announced Tuesday it has tapped Choi Un-baek, former head of the city's future innovation and growth office, as its new deputy mayor for economy.

Choi graduated from Daegu Oseong High School and Seoul National University with a degree in economics, and entered public service through the 38th civil service examination, beginning a career at the Ministry of Science and Technology.

After moving to the Daegu city government in June 2008, Choi held a series of senior posts, including director of the advanced medical industry bureau, head of the creative economy division, director of the innovation and growth bureau, director of the economy bureau, and head of the future innovation and growth office.

Choi also served as deputy district mayor of Dalseo-gu in Daegu.

After completing a senior policy course at the National Human Resources Development Institute, Choi is set to be formally appointed Nov. 23.

Daegu Mayor Choo Kyung-ho said he chose Choi as "the best person to create an economic environment where businesses can invest and grow, and to breathe new energy into the struggling local economy."