The Governor of South Gyeongsang Province () is the head of the local government of South Gyeongsang Province who is elected to a four-year term.
From 1946 to 1995, the Governor of South Gyeongsang Province was appointed by the President of the Republic of Korea.
Since 1995, under provisions of the revised Local Government Act, the Governor of South Gyeongsang Province is elected by direct election.
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