The National Election Commission (NEC) of the Republic of Korea opened a full meeting of the commission and appointed Cho Hai-ju as Standing Commissioner.

Standing Commissioner Cho Hai-ju has served as a public official in the field of elections for 30 years. He has held a number of senior positions at the NEC including the President of the Korean Civic Education Institute for Democracy (KOCEI), Chief Planning and Coordination Officer, Chief Election Officer and the Standing Commissioner of the Gyeonggi-do Election Commission.

The NEC is composed of a total of nine members made up of three members appointed by the President, three members appointed by the National Assembly, and three members appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

NEC Standing Commissioner Cho Hai-ju

Date of Birth: December 4, 1955

Place of Birth: Jangsu, North Jeolla Province

Education: Master’s Degree, School of Graduate Studies, Political Science, Western Illinois University  

Career:

• Jan. 2019 : (Current) Standing Commissioner, NEC 

• Mar. 2016 : (Current) Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Politics and Leadership, Kookmin University

• Jan. 2010 : Standing Commissioner, Gyeonggi-do Election Commission

• Jan. 2009 : Chief Election Officer, NEC

• Jan. 2007 : Chief Planning and Coordination Officer, NEC

• Jan. 2005 : President of the Korean Civic Education Institute for Democracy (KOCEI)

• Jan. 2004 : Secretary General, Gyeonggi-do Election Commission 

• Jan. 2001 : Director of the Elections Division, NEC 

• Jan. 1999 : Director of Election Law and Investigation, Seoul Metropolitan City Election Commission 

• Jul. 1995 : Overseas Training, Western Illinois University

• Jan. 1992 : Director General, Jeongeup-si Election Commission

Awards and Family Status: 

• Awards : 2003 Order of Service Merit (Red Stripes) 

• Family Status : Wife Kim Hae-suk, two children

NEC Standing Commissioner Cho Hai-ju Profile 

• Cho Hai-ju, the Standing Commissioner of the NEC, is a specialist in the theory and practice of election law as an election administration expert who has served in various senior positions at the NEC including the Director of the Election Division, the President of the Korean Civic Education Institute for Democracy (KOCEI), Chief Planning and Coordination Officer, Chief Election Officer and the Standing Commissioner of the Gyeonggi-do Election Commission.  

• His rational and bold drive led to groundbreaking results in improving customer-centered election services. He emphasized communication and harmony within the organization, receiving trust both from his seniors and juniors thanks to his personality and gentle leadership. 

• He is 63 years old and was born in North Jeolla Province. He received the Order of Merit (Red Stripers) after a period of long public service. He is married to Kim Hae-suk and has one son and one daughter.​