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Cha Myong-jin
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Cha Myong-jin (Korean: 차명진, born 14 August 1959) is a South Korean activist[1][2] and politician. He served as a member of National Assembly from 2006 to 2012[3] at Sosa District of Bucheon, and also used to be the deputy parliamentary leader and spokesperson of Grand National Party, the predecessor of Liberty Korea Party.
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In this Korean name, the family name is Cha.
Quick Facts Member of the National Assembly, Preceded by ...
Cha Myong-jin | |
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차명진 | |
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Member of the National Assembly | |
In office 27 July 2006 – 29 May 2012 | |
Preceded by | Kim Moon-soo |
Succeeded by | Kim Sang-hee |
Constituency | Bucheon Sosa |
Personal details | |
Born | (1959-08-14) 14 August 1959 (age 64) Seoul, South Korea |
Citizenship | South Korean |
Political party | Independent |
Other political affiliations |
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Spouse | Seo Myong-hui |
Alma mater | Seoul National University |
Occupation | Activist, politician |
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Cha is a controversial figure accused of various hate speeches,[4][5][6] as an example when he criticized the families of the victims of MV Sewol tragedy using harsh words.[4][7][8][9]