Kwon Young-ghil

Kwon Young-ghil (, born November 5, 1941) is a South Korean politician, journalist, human rights activist, and workers' rights activist. He was a member of the 17th, 18th, and 19th South Korea National Assembly.

In 1997 he was defeated by the Democratic Labor Party candidate for South Korea's 15th presidential election. He was defeated again in 2002 at 16th presidential election, and in 2007 for the 17th presidential elections. Between 1996 and 1997 he was Chairman of Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU). In 2000 to 2009 he was leader of Democratic Labour Party ().

 References 
 Kwon Young-ghil:South Korea National Assemblys  
 Kwon Young-ghil  
 민주노동당 홈페이지  

Category:1941 births
Category:South Korean journalists
Category:Human rights activists
Category:South Korean politicians
Category:Korean activists
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