Korean-American politician and former Mayor of Irvine, California
Sukhee Kang
강석희
Mayor of Irvine
In office 9 December 2008 – 11 December 2012
Preceded by
Beth Krom
Succeeded by
Steven Choi
Member of the Irvine City Council
In office 14 December 2004 – 9 December 2008
Personal details
Born
(1952-09-15) September 15, 1952 (age 71) Seoul, South Korea
Political party
Democratic
Spouse
Joanne Kang (1977–present)
Residence(s)
Irvine, California (Before 2015, 2016-present) Fullerton, California (2015–2016)
Alma mater
Korea University
Profession
Politician, Small Businessman
Korean name
Hangul
강석희
Revised Romanization
Gang Seokhui
McCune–Reischauer
Kang Sŏkhŭi
Sukhee Kang (born 15 September 1952) is an American Democratic Party politician from Orange County, California. From 2008 to 2012, Kang served as Mayor of Irvine, California, the first Korean American to serve as mayor of a major American city.
Born and educated in South Korea, Kang immigrated to Southern California and became involved in civic life following the 1992 Los Angeles riots. Kang was elected to the Irvine City Council twice, serving from 2004 to 2008. Kang was elected twice to Mayor of Irvine, serving from 2008 to 2012.
In 2012 Kang was an unsuccessful candidate for the United States House of Representatives, and in 2016 he was an unsuccessful candidate for the California State Senate. In 2023 he was appointed Regional Administrator for the General Services Administration.
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"The Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial". northwoodmemorial.com. Kang, Sukhee (February 22, 2010). "Letter". City of Irvine. Retrieved June 21, 2010...
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No. Name Date of birth Height Weight Spike Block Club 1 Nyamsukh Sukhee 9 March 2000 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 325 cm (128 in) 320 cm (130 in)...
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