Others Take 15 Years... Chungju City's Public Relations Officer's 'Super Fast Promotion' from Grade 9 to Grade 6

Rapid Promotion from Grade 9 to Grade 6 in 7 Years for Officer Kim
High Praise for 'ChungTV' Achieving 520,000 Subscribers

'Chungju City's PR Man' Kim Seontae, a public official (36, specialist), has been listed in the promotion personnel roster.

Kim Seontae, known as the "Public Relations Man of Chungju City."
[Photo by YouTube channel 'ChungTV']

According to the promotion personnel list announced by Chungju City on the 27th, Kim was promoted to Local Administrative Officer (Grade 6) in the January regular personnel reshuffle. Kim achieved a rapid promotion just 7 years after joining as a Grade 9 official in 2016.

It usually takes more than 15 years for a basic local government official to be promoted from Grade 9 to Grade 6. Kim's contributions in managing Chungju City's official YouTube channel 'ChungTV' and promoting the city have been highly recognized.

Previously, Kim was praised for single-handedly handling video planning, filming, and editing, playing a 'one-man army' role in the city office. The 'ChungTV' channel he operates has reached 520,000 subscribers and is well-known even among people who do not reside in Chungju City, thanks to its unique 'B-grade sensibility' and the chemistry with Mayor Jo Gilhyeong.

A scene from YouTube channel Pisik University’s 'Narak Quiz Show' featuring Officer Kim Seontae and Cho Gilhyung, Mayor of Chungju City. The photo shows them solving a question related to the 'Kim Young-ran Act.' Photo by YouTube channel 'Pisik University'

He has also taken the lead in promoting Chungju City through various broadcasts. He appeared on ▲tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' ▲JTBC's 'Different Class' ▲SBS's 'Hellbound' and recently appeared with Mayor Jo on the YouTube channel 'Pisik University' in the 'Narak Quiz Show,' bringing laughter to viewers.

Netizens who heard the news of Kim's special promotion responded with comments such as "He will shoot YouTube videos with a confident attitude. Already looking forward to it," "Always enjoy watching the channel," "He is definitely a PR man," and "A promotion truly based on merit."