Governor of Gangwon State

The Governor of Gangwon State is the head of the local government of Gangwon State who is elected to a four-year term.

Appointed governors (before 1995)
From 1945 to 1995, the Governor of North Gyeongsang Province was appointed by the President of the Republic of Korea.

Directly elected governors (1995–present)
Since 1995, under provisions of the revised Local Government Act, the Governor of North Gyeongsang Province is elected by direct election.

Elections
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