Popular YouTuber and Civil Servant 'Chungju Man' Kim Sun-tae Resigns from Chungju City Hall

Kim Sun-tae, a well-known YouTuber and civil servant at Chungju City Hall, has announced his resignation.

According to Chungju City on the 13th, Kim submitted his resignation to the personnel department the previous day and has since taken an extended leave. He is expected to officially leave his position by the end of the month.

Kim addressed his followers directly through a YouTube video, stating, "Hello, this is Kim Sun-tae. After 10 years in public service and 7 years as 'Chungju Man,' it's time to say goodbye." He added, "The small success I achieved was thanks to the support of my subscribers."

He expressed gratitude to the citizens who supported him and his colleagues at City Hall, saying, "The 7 years spent with you were the happiest times of my life." He concluded the approximately 30-second video by urging continued support for Chungju City.

Kim has been working as the head of the New Media Team, managing Chungju City's YouTube channel and social media promotions. He has gained recognition as a civil servant influencer with around 970,000 subscribers. His achievements were acknowledged with a promotion to grade 6 at the end of 2023, just 7 years after his appointment, a notable feat considering the typical 15-year progression from grade 9 to grade 6.

Previously, Kim's daily life was featured on MBC's variety show 'The Manager' (Episode 292), where he candidly shared his salary details, stating, "My net income is around 40 million won." When asked about potential job offers, he revealed, "I've received several scout offers with salaries 2-3 times higher, but my heart hasn't wavered. I believe I shine brighter with Chungju City."

Reported by Lee So-jung, TenAsia forusojung@tenasia.co.kr