Since its creation in 1988, the constituency has been represented by a series of influential politicians due to Yongsan's geographical and political importance.

Suh had previously served as the Governor of South Chungcheong Province and the Minister of the Interior of the Republic of Korea.

Although initially elected as conservative, Chin switched his party affiliation to the liberal Democratic Party ahead of the 2016 legislative election due to his anti-Park Geun-hye stances which had formed as a result of disagreements on senior pension legislation while serving as the Minister of Health and Welfare.

[1] Despite this, Chin successfully won re-election proving Yongsan to be a competitive constituency for both liberal and conservative parties.

[2] The constituency includes the neighborhoods of Huam-dong, Namyeong-dong, Cheongpa-dong, Hyochang-dong, Yongmun-dong, Hannam-dong, Bogwang-dong, Hangangno-dong, Seobinggo-dong, Ichon-dong, Wonhyoro-dong, Itaewon-dong, and parts of Yongsan-dong.