Cheong Wa Dae: Kim Yong-beom's Resignation Aimed at Providing Smooth Policy Momentum

Regarding the resignation of Chief Presidential Secretary for Policy Kim Yong-beom, Cheong Wa Dae explained the background, stating, "Staff members have been changed to provide smooth momentum for policy execution."

Meeting with reporters, a Cheong Wa Dae official made these remarks and added, "President Lee Jae-myung also mentioned in a previous press conference that, with one year having passed since the launch of the administration, a readjustment of working directions is necessary," explaining that the personnel change was made in response to such needs.

The official also noted, "In the case of Cheong Wa Dae aides, the average working period is about 1 year and 2 months to 1 year and 6 months."

While some interpretations have emerged viewing the replacement as unusual or dismissive, this is interpreted as drawing a line against such views by highlighting that Chief Secretary Kim's tenure of about 15 months is no different from the average working period of aides.

The official added that Chief Secretary Kim normally participated in the Cheong Wa Dae meeting this morning and also bid farewell to other aides.

Regarding the selection of a successor for the Chief Secretary for Policy, the official explained, "As this personnel reorganization itself is intended to revitalize and accelerate the second-term economic and policy lines, we will push forward with follow-up personnel appointments so that there are no disruptions in the operation of state affairs." They also noted, "Furthermore, as the Chief of Staff and each senior presidential secretary are fulfilling their roles, we expect duties to be carried out without any gaps until the appointment of the next Chief Secretary for Policy."
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