List of members of the National Assembly (South Korea), 2008–2012

The members of the eighteenth National Assembly of South Korea were elected on 9 April 2008. The Assembly sat from 30 May 2008 until 29 May 2012.[1]

Members elected in the 2008 election

Province/cityConstituencyMemberParty
SeoulJongnoPark JinGrand National Party
JungNa Kyung-wonGrand National Party
YongsanChin YoungGrand National Party
Seongdong AChin Soo-heeGrand National Party
Seongdong BKim Dong-sungGrand National Party
Gwangjin AKwon Teag-kyGrand National Party
Gwangjin BChoo Mi-aeUnited Democratic Party
Dongdaemun AJang Kwang-keunGrand National Party
Dongdaemun BHong Joon-pyoGrand National Party
Jungnang AYou Jung-hyunGrand National Party
Jungnang BJin Seong-hoGrand National Party
Seongbuk AJeong Tae-keunGrand National Party
Seongbuk BKim Hyo-jaeGrand National Party
Gangbuk ACheong Yang-seogGrand National Party
Gangbuk BChoe Kyoo-sikUnited Democratic Party
Dobong AShin Ji-hoGrand National Party
Dobong BKim Seon-dongGrand National Party
Nowon AHyun Gyoung-byoungGrand National Party
Nowon BKwon Young-jinGrand National Party
Nowon CHong Jung-wookGrand National Party
Eunpyeong ALee Mi-kyungUnited Democratic Party
Eunpyeong BMoon Kook-hyunCreative Korea Party
Seodaemun ALee Sung-hunGrand National Party
Seodaemun BChung Doo-unGrand National Party
Mapo AKang Seung-kyooGrand National Party
Mapo BKang Yong-seokGrand National Party
Yangcheon AWon Hee-ryongGrand National Party
Yangcheon BKim Yong-taeGrand National Party
Gangseo AGu Sang-chanGrand National Party
Gangseo BKim Sung-taeGrand National Party
Guro ALee Bun-raeGrand National Party
Guro BPark Young-sunUnited Democratic Party
GeumcheonAhn Hyoung-hwanGrand National Party
Yeongdeungpo AChun Yu-okGrand National Party
Yeongdeungpo BKwon Young-seGrand National Party
Dongjak AJun Byung-hunUnited Democratic Party
Dongjak BChung Mong-joonGrand National Party
Gwanak AKim Song-sikGrand National Party
Gwanak BKim Hee-chullUnited Democratic Party
Seocho ALee Hye-hoonGrand National Party
Seocho BKoh Seung-dukGrand National Party
Gangnam ALee Jong-kooGrand National Party
Gangnam BGong Sung-jinGrand National Party
Songpa APark Young-ahGrand National Party
Songpa BYoo Il-hoGrand National Party
Songpa CKim Sung-soonUnited Democratic Party
Gangdong AKim Choong-whanGrand National Party
Gangdong BYoon Seok-yongGrand National Party
BusanJung–DongChung Ui-hwaGrand National Party
SeoYoo Ki-juneIndependent
YeongdoKim Hyong-oGrand National Party
Busanjin AHur Won-jeGrand National Party
Busanjin BLee Jong-heukGrand National Party
DongnaeLee Jin-bokIndependent
Nam AKim Jung-hoonGrand National Party
Nam BKim Moo-sungIndependent
Buk–Gangseo APark Min-shikGrand National Party
Buk–Gangseo BHuh Tae-yeolGrand National Party
Haeundae–Gijang ASuh Byung-sooGrand National Party
Haeundae–Gijang BAn Kyung-ryulGrand National Party
Saha AHyun Ki-hwanGrand National Party
Saha BCho Kyoung-taeUnited Democratic Party
GeumjeongKim Se-yeonIndependent
YeonjePark Dae-haePro-Park Alliance
SuyeongYoo Jae-jungIndependent
SasangChang Je-wonGrand National Party
DaeguJung–NamBae Young-shikGrand National Party
Dong AJoo Sung-youngGrand National Party
Dong BYoo Seong-minGrand National Party
SeoHong Sa-dukPro-Park Alliance
Buk ALee Myung-gyuGrand National Party
Buk BSuh Sang-keeGrand National Party
Suseong ALee Hahn-kooGrand National Party
Suseong BJoo Ho-youngGrand National Party
Dalseo APark Jong-keunPro-Park Alliance
Dalseo BLee Hae-bongIndependent
Dalseo CCho Won-jinPro-Park Alliance
DalseongPark Geun-hyeGrand National Party
IncheonJung–Dong–OngjinPark Sang-eunGrand National Party
Nam AHong Il-pyoGrand National Party
Nam BYoon Sang-hyunGrand National Party
YeonsuHwang Woo-yeaGrand National Party
Namdong ALee Yoon-sungGrand National Party
Namdong BCho Jeon-hyeokGrand National Party
Bupyeong ACho Jin-hyeongGrand National Party
Bupyeong BKoo Bon-chulGrand National Party
Gyeyang AShin Hak-youngUnited Democratic Party
Gyeyang BSong Young-gilUnited Democratic Party
Seo–Ganghwa ALee Hag-jaeGrand National Party
Seo–Ganghwa BLee Kyeong-jaeIndependent
GwangjuDongPark Joo-sunUnited Democratic Party
Seo ACho Young-teckUnited Democratic Party
Seo BKim Young-jinUnited Democratic Party
NamKang Woon-taeIndependent
Buk AKang Gi-jungUnited Democratic Party
Buk BKim Jae-kyunUnited Democratic Party
Gwangsan AKim Dong-cheolUnited Democratic Party
Gwangsan BLee Yong-supUnited Democratic Party
DaejeonDongRim Young-hoLiberty Forward Party
JungKwon Sun-taikLiberty Forward Party
Seo APark Byeong-seugUnited Democratic Party
Seo BLee Jae-sunLiberty Forward Party
YuseongLee Sang-minLiberty Forward Party
DaedeokKim Chang-suLiberty Forward Party
UlsanJungJeong Kab-yoonGrand National Party
Nam AChoi Byung-gookGrand National Party
Nam BKim Gi-hyeonGrand National Party
DongAhn Hyo-daeGrand National Party
BukYoon Doo-hwanGrand National Party
UljuKang Ghil-booIndependent
Gyeonggi ProvinceJangan, SuwonPark Jong-heeGrand National Party
Gwonseon, SuwonChung Mi-kyungGrand National Party
Paldal, SuwonNam Kyung-pilGrand National Party
Yeongtong, SuwonKim Jin-pyoUnited Democratic Party
Sujeong, SeongnamShin Young-sooGrand National Party
Jungwon, SeongnamShin Sang-jinGrand National Party
Bundang A, SeongnamKo Heung-kilGrand National Party
Bundang B, SeongnamYim Tae-heeGrand National Party
Uijeongbu AMoon Hee-sangUnited Democratic Party
Uijeongbu BKang Sung-jongUnited Democratic Party
Manan, AnyangLee Jong-kulUnited Democratic Party
Dongan A, AnyangLee Seok-hyunUnited Democratic Party
Dongan B, AnyangShim Jae-chulGrand National Party
Wonmi A, BucheonLim Hae-kyuGrand National Party
Wonmi B, BucheonLee Sa-churlGrand National Party
Sosa, BucheonCha Myong-jinGrand National Party
Ojeong, BucheonWon Hye-youngUnited Democratic Party
Gwangmyeong ABaek Jae-hyunUnited Democratic Party
Gwangmyeong BJeon Jae-heeGrand National Party
Pyeongtaek AWon Yoo-chulGrand National Party
Pyeongtaek BJung Jang-seonUnited Democratic Party
Yangju–DongducheonKim Sung-sooGrand National Party
Sangnok A, AnsanLee Hwa-sooGrand National Party
Sangnok B, AnsanHong Jang-pyoPro-Park Alliance
Danwon A, AnsanChun Jung-baeUnited Democratic Party
Danwon B, AnsanPark Soon-jaGrand National Party
Deokyang A, GoyangSon Beom-gyuGrand National Party
Deokyang B, GoyangKim Tae-wonGrand National Party
Ilsandong, GoyangPaik Sung-woonGrand National Party
Ilsanseo, GoyangKim Young-sunGrand National Party
Uiwang–GwacheonAhn Sang-sooGrand National Party
GuriJoo Kwang-deokGrand National Party
Namyangju AChoi Jae-sungUnited Democratic Party
Namyangju BPark Ki-choonUnited Democratic Party
OsanAn Min-sukUnited Democratic Party
Hwaseong AKim Sung-hoiGrand National Party
Hwaseong BPark Bo-hwanGrand National Party
Siheung ABaek Won-wooUnited Democratic Party
Siheung BCho Jeong-sikUnited Democratic Party
GunpoKim Boo-kyumUnited Democratic Party
HanamMoon Hak-jinUnited Democratic Party
PajuHwang Jin-haGrand National Party
Cheoin, YonginOoh Che-changUnited Democratic Party
Giheung, YonginPark Jun-seonGrand National Party
Suji, YonginHan Sun-kyoIndependent
AnseongKim Hack-yongGrand National Party
GimpoYoo Jeong-bokGrand National Party
GwangjuChung Chin-supGrand National Party
Pocheon–YeoncheonKim Young-wooGrand National Party
Icheon–YeojuRhee Beum-kwanGrand National Party
Yangpyeong–GapyeongChoung Byoung-gugGrand National Party
Gangwon ProvinceChuncheonHuh CheonGrand National Party
WonjuLee Ke-jinGrand National Party
GangneungChoi Wook-cheulIndependent
Donghae–SamcheokChoi Yeon-heeIndependent
Sokcho–Goseong–YangyangSong Hun-sukIndependent
Hongcheon–HoengseongHwang Young-cheulGrand National Party
Taebaek–Yeongwol–Pyeongchang–JeongseonLee Kwang-jaeUnited Democratic Party
Cheolwon–Hwacheon–Yanggu–InjeLee Yong-samUnited Democratic Party
North Chungcheong ProvinceSangdang, CheongjuHong Jae-hyongUnited Democratic Party
Heungdeok A, CheongjuOh Jae-saeUnited Democratic Party
Heungdeok B, CheongjuNoh Young-minUnited Democratic Party
ChungjuLee Si-jongUnited Democratic Party
Jecheon–DanyangSong Kwang-hoGrand National Party
CheongwonByun Jae-ilUnited Democratic Party
Boeun–Okcheon–YeongdongLee Yong-heeLiberty Forward Party
Jeungpyeong–Jincheon–Gwisan–EumseongKim Jong-yullUnited Democratic Party
South Chungcheong ProvinceCheonan AYang Seoung-joUnited Democratic Party
Cheonan BPark Sang-donLiberty Forward Party
Gongju–YeongiSim Dae-pyungLiberty Forward Party
Boryeong–SeocheonRyu Keun-chanLiberty Forward Party
AsanLee Myoung-suLiberty Forward Party
Seosan–TaeanByun Ung-junLiberty Forward Party
Nonsan–Gyeryong–GeumsanRhee In-jeIndependent
Buyeo–CheongyangLee Jin-samLiberty Forward Party
Hongseong–YesanLee Hoi-changLiberty Forward Party
DangjinKim Nak-sungLiberty Forward Party
North Jeolla ProvinceWansan A, JeonjuLee Moo-youngIndependent
Wansan B, JeonjuJang Se-hwanUnited Democratic Party
Deokjin, JeonjuKim Se-ungUnited Democratic Party
GunsanKang Bong-kyunUnited Democratic Party
Iksan ALee Choon-suakUnited Democratic Party
Iksan BCho Bae-sookUnited Democratic Party
JeongeupYou Sung-yopIndependent
Namwon–SunchangLee Kang-raeUnited Democratic Party
Gimje–WanjuChoi Kyu-sungUnited Democratic Party
Jinan–Muju–Jangsu–ImsilChung Sye-kyunUnited Democratic Party
Gochang–BuanKim Choon-jinUnited Democratic Party
South Jeolla ProvinceMokpoPark Jie-wonIndependent
Yeosu AKim Sung-gonUnited Democratic Party
Yeosu BJoo Seung-yongUnited Democratic Party
SuncheonSuh Gab-wonUnited Democratic Party
Naju–HwasunChoi In-keeUnited Democratic Party
GwangyangWoo Yoon-keunUnited Democratic Party
Damyang–Gokseong–GuryeKim Hyo-seukUnited Democratic Party
Goheung–BoseongPark Sang-cheonUnited Democratic Party
Jangheung–Gangjin–YeongamLew Seon-hoUnited Democratic Party
Haenam–Wando–JindoKim Yung-rokIndependent
Muan–SinanLee Yoon-seokIndependent
Hampyeong–Yeonggwang–JangseongLee Nak-yonUnited Democratic Party
North Gyeongsang ProvinceBuk, PohangLee Byung-sukGrand National Party
Nam, Pohang–UlleungLee Sang-deukGrand National Party
GyeongjuKim Il-yunPro-Park Alliance
GimcheonLee Cheol-wooGrand National Party
AndongKim Gwang-limIndependent
Gumi AKim Seong-joGrand National Party
Gumi BKim Tae-whanIndependent
YeongjuChang Yoon-seokGrand National Party
YeongcheonChung Hee-sooGrand National Party
SangjuSeong Youn-hwanIndependent
Mungyeong–YecheonLee Han-sungGrand National Party
Gyeongsan–CheongdoChoi Kyung-hwanGrand National Party
Goryeong–Seongju–ChilgokLee In-kiIndependent
Gunwi–Uiseong–CheongsongChoung Hae-gulIndependent
Yeongyang–Yeongdeok–Bonghwa–UljinKang Seok-hoGrand National Party
South Gyeongsang ProvinceChangwon AKwon Kyung-seokGrand National Party
Changwon BKwon Young-ghilDemocratic Labor Party
Masan ALee Ju-youngGrand National Party
Masan BAhn Hong-joonGrand National Party
Jinju AChoi Gu-sikIndependent
Jinju BKim Jae-kyungGrand National Party
JinhaeKim Hak-songGrand National Party
Tongyeong–GoseongLee Koon-hyonGrand National Party
SacheonKang Ki-kabDemocratic Labor Party
Gimhae AKim Chung-kwonGrand National Party
Gimhae BChoi Chul-kookUnited Democratic Party
Milyang–ChangnyeongCho Hae-jinGrand National Party
GeojeYoon YoungGrand National Party
YangsanHeo Beom-doGrand National Party
Uiryeong–Haman–HapcheonCho Jin-laeGrand National Party
Namhae–HadongYeo Sang-kyooGrand National Party
Sancheong–Hamyang–GeochangShin Sung-bumGrand National Party
Jeju ProvinceJeju AKang Chang-ilUnited Democratic Party
Jeju BKim Woo-namUnited Democratic Party
SeogwipoKim Jae-yunUnited Democratic Party
NationalProportional representationKang Myung-soonGrand National Party
Lim Doo-sungGrand National Party
Bae Eun-heeGrand National Party
Kang Sung-chunGrand National Party
Lee Jeong-sunGrand National Party
Kim Jang-sooGrand National Party
Kim So-namGrand National Party
Chung Jin-sukGrand National Party
Lee Eun-jaeGrand National Party
Lee Dal-gonGrand National Party
Kim Kum-laeGrand National Party
Na Seong-linGrand National Party
Cho Yoon-sunGrand National Party
Cho Moon-hwanGrand National Party
Son Sook-meeGrand National Party
Won Hee-mokGrand National Party
Lee Ae-jooGrand National Party
Lee Choon-sikGrand National Party
Chung Ok-nimGrand National Party
Lim Dong-kyuGrand National Party
Kim Ok-leeGrand National Party
Lee Jung-hyunGrand National Party
Lee Sung-namUnited Democratic Party
Park Eun-sooUnited Democratic Party
Choi Young-heeUnited Democratic Party
Song Min-soonUnited Democratic Party
Jeon Hae-sookUnited Democratic Party
Jeong Kuk-kyoUnited Democratic Party
Jeon hyun-heuiUnited Democratic Party
Seo Jong-pyoUnited Democratic Party
Shin Nak-yunUnited Democratic Party
Choi Moon-soonUnited Democratic Party
Kim Sang-heeUnited Democratic Party
Kim Choong-johUnited Democratic Party
Park Sun-sookUnited Democratic Party
Ahn Gyu-baekUnited Democratic Party
Kim Yoo-jungUnited Democratic Party
Yang Jeong-lyeaPro-Park Alliance
Suh Chung-wonPro-Park Alliance
Kim Noh-sikPro-Park Alliance
Song Young-sunPro-Park Alliance
Kim Eul-dongPro-Park Alliance
Jeong Ha-gyunPro-Park Alliance
Jung Young-heePro-Park Alliance
Roh Chul-raePro-Park Alliance
Lee Young A.Liberty Forward Party
Chough Soon-hyungLiberty Forward Party
Park Sun-youngLiberty Forward Party
Kim Yong-guLiberty Forward Party
Kwak Jung-sookDemocratic Labor Party
Hong Hee-deokDemocratic Labor Party
Lee Jung-heeDemocratic Labor Party
Lee Yong-kyungCreative Korea Party
Lee Han-jungCreative Korea Party

Changes in membership

DateConstituencyIncumbentPartyNew memberPartyNotes
11 December 2008Proportional representationLee Han-jungCreative KoreaYu Won-ilCreative KoreaIncumbent's election invalidated on 11 December 2008; replaced by the next member in the Creative Korea list.
3 March 2009Proportional representationLee Dal-gonGrand NationalLee Doo-ahGrand NationalIncumbent resigned on 3 March 2009 upon appointment as Minister of Public Administration and Security; replaced by the next member in the Grand National list.
29 April 2009Bupyeong B, IncheonKoo Bon-chulGrand NationalHong Young-pyoDemocraticIncumbent's election invalidated on 15 January 2009. New member by-elected.
Buk, UlsanYoon Doo-hwanGrand NationalCho Seung-sooNew ProgressiveIncumbent lost seat on 12 March 2009. New member by-elected.
Wansan A, Jeonju, North Jeolla ProvinceLee Moo-youngIndependentShin KuhnIndependentIncumbent's election invalidated on 11 December 2008. New member by-elected.
Deokjin, Jeonju, North Jeolla ProvinceKim Se-ungDemocraticChung Dong-youngIndependentIncumbent's election invalidated on 24 December 2008. New member by-elected.
Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang ProvinceKim Il-yunIndependent (elected as Pro-Park)Jung Soo-sungIndependentIncumbent's election invalidated on 24 December 2008. New member by-elected.
28 October 2009Jangan, Suwon, Gyeonggi ProvincePark Jong-heeGrand NationalLee Chan-yeolDemocraticIncumbent lost seat on 10 September 2009. New member by-elected.
Sangnok B, Ansan, Gyeonggi ProvinceHong Jang-pyoGrand National (elected as Pro-Park)Kim Young-hwanDemocraticIncumbent's election invalidated on 23 July 2009. New member by-elected.
Gangneung, Gangwon ProvinceChoi Wook-cheulIndependentKweon Seong-dongGrand NationalIncumbent's election invalidated on 23 July 2009. New member by-elected.
Jeungpyeong–Jincheon–Gwisan–Eumseong, North Chungcheong ProvinceKim Jong-yullDemocraticJong Bum-gooDemocraticIncumbent lost seat on 24 September 2009. New member by-elected.
Yangsan, South Gyeongsang ProvinceHeo Beom-doGrand NationalPark Hee-taeGrand NationalIncumbent's election invalidated on 23 June 2009. New member by-elected.
3 November 2009Proportional representationJeong Kuk-kyoDemocraticKim JinaiDemocraticIncumbent's election invalidated on 9 July 2009; replaced by the next member in the Democratic list.
Proportional representationYang Jeong-lyeaPro-ParkKim Hye-seongPro-ParkIncumbent's election invalidated on 14 May 2009; replaced by the next member in the Pro-Park list.
Proportional representationSuh Chung-wonPro-ParkYoon Sang-ilPro-ParkIncumbent's election invalidated on 14 May 2009; replaced by the next member in the Pro-Park list.
Proportional representationKim Noh-sikPro-ParkKim ChungPro-ParkIncumbent's election invalidated on 14 May 2009; replaced by the next member in the Pro-Park list.
16 July 2010Proportional representationChung Jin-sukGrand NationalKim Sung-dongGrand NationalIncumbent resigned on 16 July 2010 upon appointment as Senior Presidential Secretary for Political Affairs; replaced by the next member in the Grand National list.
28 July 2010Eunpyeong B, SeoulMoon Kook-hyunCreative KoreaLee Jae-ohGrand NationalIncumbent's election invalidated on 22 October 2009. New member by-elected.
Gyeyang B, IncheonSong Young-gilDemocraticLee Sang-kwonGrand NationalIncumbent resigned on 26 April 2010 to run in the 2010 Incheon mayoral election. New member by-elected.
Nam, GwangjuKang Woon-taeIndependentChang Byoung-wanDemocraticIncumbent resigned on 7 May 2010 to run in the 2010 Gwangju mayoral election. New member by-elected.
Wonju, Gangwon ProvinceLee Ke-jinGrand NationalPark Woo-soonDemocraticIncumbent resigned on 30 April 2010 to run in the 2010 Gangwon Province gubernatorial election. New member by-elected.
Taebaek–Yeongwol–Pyeongchang–Jeongseon, Gangwon ProvinceLee Kwang-jaeDemocraticChoi Jong-wonGrand NationalIncumbent resigned on 28 April 2010 to run in the 2010 Gangwon Province gubernatorial election. New member by-elected.
Cheolwon–Hwacheon–Yanggu–Inje, Gangwon ProvinceLee Yong-samDemocraticHan Ki-hoGrand NationalIncumbent died on 20 January 2010. New member by-elected.
Cheonan B, South Chungcheong ProvincePark Sang-donLiberty ForwardKim Ho-yeonGrand NationalIncumbent resigned on 4 May 2010 to run in the 2010 South Chungcheong Province gubernatorial election. New member by-elected.
Chungju, North Chungcheong ProvinceLee Si-jongDemocraticYoon Jin-sikGrand NationalIncumbent resigned on 12 April 2010 to run in the 2010 North Chungcheong Province gubernatorial election. New member by-elected.
9 September 2010Proportional representationLim Doo-sungGrand NationalChoi Kyung-heeGrand NationalIncumbent's election invalidated on 9 September 2010; replaced by the next member in the Grand National list.
5 April 2011Proportional representationChoi Moon-soonDemocraticKim Hak-jaeDemocraticIncumbent resigned on 5 April 2011 to run in the 2011 Gangwon Province gubernatorial by-election; replaced by the next member in the Democratic list.
27 April 2011Bundang B, Seongnam, Gyeonggi ProvinceYim Tae-heeGrand NationalSohn Hak-kyuDemocraticIncumbent resigned on 1 October 2010 upon appointment as Chief of Staff to the President. New member by-elected.
Suncheon, South Jeolla ProvinceSuh Gab-wonDemocraticKim Sun-dongDemocratic LaborIncumbent lost seat on 27 January 2011. No by-election held.
Gimhae B, South Gyeongsang ProvinceChoi Chul-kookDemocraticKim Tae-hoGrand NationalIncumbent lost seat on 10 December 2010. No by-election held.
9 June 2011Gangnam B, SeoulGong Sung-jinGrand NationalSeat remained vacantIncumbent's election invalidated on 9 June 2011. No by-election held.
11 June 2011Nowon A, SeoulHyun Gyoung-byoungGrand NationalSeat remained vacantIncumbent's election invalidated on 11 June 2011. No by-election held.
4 August 2011Seongbuk B, SeoulKim Hyo-jaeGrand NationalSeat remained vacantIncumbent resigned on 4 August 2011 upon appointment as Senior Presidential Secretary for Political Affairs. No by-election held.
28 September 2011Jung, SeoulNa Kyung-wonGrand NationalSeat remained vacantIncumbent resigned on 28 September 2011 to run in the 2011 Seoul mayoral by-election. No by-election held.
4 October 2011Proportional representationKim Kum-laeGrand NationalLee Young-yeaGrand NationalIncumbent resigned on 4 October 2011 upon appointment as Minister of Gender Equality and Family; replaced by the next member in the Grand National list.
25 January 2012Proportional representationYu Won-ilCreative KoreaSun Kyung-sikCreative KoreaIncumbent resigned on 25 January 2012; replaced by the next member in the Creative Korea list.
13 March 2012Proportional representationKim Choong-johDemocratic UnitedSeat remained vacantIncumbent lost seat on 13 March 2012.
15 March 2012Dongdaemun A, SeoulJang Kwang-keunSaenuriSeat remained vacantIncumbent's election invalidated on 15 March 2012. No by-election held.
11 May 2012Uijeongbu B, Gyeonggi ProvinceKang Sung-jongDemocratic UnitedSeat remained vacantIncumbent lost seat on 11 May 2012. No by-election held.

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