Kim Byung-wook, the Democratic Party candidate for Seongnam mayor, reported assets of 7.558 billion won ($5.6 million) as of his tenure as presidential secretary for political affairs.
The disclosure, released by the Government Ethics Committee on April 24, covers 92 high-ranking officials who entered or left office in January-February 2026.
Kim's assets rank second highest among retired senior officials, according to the Ministry of Personnel Management.
The report includes real estate, savings, and stocks, though specific breakdowns were not detailed in the initial announcement.
Kim served as a senior secretary to President Yoon Suk Yeol before running for Seongnam mayor in the June 2026 local elections.