Governor of South Jeolla Province

The Governor of South Jeolla Province is the head of the local government of South Jeolla Province who is elected to a four-year term.

Appointed governors (before 1995)
From 1946 to 1995, the Governor of South Jeolla 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 South Jeolla Province is elected by direct election.

Elections
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