Minister & Vice Minister

Minister of Employment and Labor Kim Moon Soo picture

Kim Moon Soo

Minister of Employment and Labor

“ Welcome to the ministry of
Employment and Labor ”

Hello, I am the 10th Minister of Employment and Labor, Kim Moon Soo.
I heartily welcome your visit to the English website of the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL).
In order to meet public expectations of 'happiness through work', MOEL is striving to create enough jobs for all citizens who want to work.
We are working hard on the ground with the aim of creating a fair and rewarding workplace, a reliable workplace covered by the social safety net and a safe and pleasant workplace.
All senior and junior staff of MOEL will work together as one and always carry out every policy from the viewpoint of the general public so that the efforts of workers can be fairly recognized and rewarded.
We will also make efforts to ensure that our website serves as an open communication channel through which we can listen to your sincere advice.

Thank you

Minister of Employment and Labor Kim Moon Soo picture

Kim Moon Soo

Minister of Employment and Labor

Education

  • 1970

    Gyeongbuk High School

  • 1994

    Department of Business Administration, Seoul National University

Professional Career

  • Aug. 2024 ~ present

    10th Minister of Employment and Labor

  • Sep. 2022 ~ Aug. 2024

    Chairperson of the Economic, Social and Labor Council

  • Jul. 2006 ~ Jun. 2014

    The 32nd and 33rd Governor of Gyeonggi Province

  • May. 1996 ~ Apr. 2006

    Member of the 15th, 16th, and 17th National Assembly (Sosa-gu, Bucheon)

Vice-minister's KIM Min Seok picture

KIM Min Seok

Vice-Minister

Education

  • 1984

    Yongmoon High School

  • 1992

    (BA) Sociology, Korea University

  • 2005

    (MA) Labor Relations, Michigan State University

Professional Career

  • 24 Jun 2024. ~ Present

    Vice Minister of Employment and Labor (11th)

  • Jul 2022 ~ Jun 2024

    Secretary to the President for Employment and Labor

  • Jul 2021 ~ Jul 2022

    Deputy Minister of Employment Policy Office, MOEL

  • Jan 2021 ~ Jul 2021

    Standing Member, National Labor Relations Commission (Concurrent position as Secretary General of NLRC, Feb 2021~)

  • Apr 2020 ~ Jan 2021

    Director General of Vocational Skills Policy Bureau, MOEL

  • Sep 2017 ~ Apr 2020

    Director of Labor-Management Cooperation Policy, MOEL

  • Jun 2015 ~ Sep 2017

    Chairperson, Gangwon Regional Labor Relations Commission (Senior Executive in General Service)

  • Sep 2012 ~ Jun 2015

    - Director of General Services, MOEL
    - Director of Planning and Finance (Grade-III Official), MOEL

  • Jul 2006 ~ Sep 2012

    - Director of Planning and Finance, MOEL
    - Director of Vocational Skills Policy, MOEL
    - Secondee at ILO APAC Regional Office
    - Director of Planning & Management, National Labor Relations Commission
    - Head of Public Labor-Management Relations Division, MOEL

  • Apr 2002 ~ Jul 2006

    - Head of Public Labor-Management Relations Division, MOEL
    - Employment Service Innovation Division
    - Overseas Training (U.S.)
    - Head of Seoul Integrated Employment Stability Center
    - Public Relations Office, MOEL (Senior Deputy Director)

  • Apr 1994 ~ Apr 2002

    - Public Relations Office, MOEL
    - Labor-Government Division, MOEL
    - Director of Labor Inspection, Suwon Office
    - Office of the Minister
    - Employment of the Disabled Division
    - Administration Office(37th Public Administration Exam)