Park Won-soon

Park Won-soon was a prominent South Korean politician and lawyer, best known for serving as the Mayor of Seoul from 2011 until his death in 2020. He was a member of the Democratic Party and focused on social justice, urban development, and citizen participation in governance. Park was an advocate for various causes, including women's rights and housing policies. His tenure saw significant initiatives to improve quality of life in Seoul. Unfortunately, his reputation was marred by serious allegations of sexual harassment leading up to his death, which was ruled a suicide. His legacy continues to spark discussion in South Korea.