Cheong Wa Dae: Kim Yong-beom's Resignation Is a Personnel Move to Provide Smooth Policy Momentum

Regarding the resignation of Policy Chief Kim Yong-beom, Cheong Wa Dae explained the background, stating, "The staff member was changed to provide smooth momentum in policy implementation."

Meeting with reporters, a Cheong Wa Dae official made these remarks and explained that this was a personnel change driven by such necessity, adding, "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 the working direction is necessary."

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 suggesting this is an unusual or disciplinary replacement, this is interpreted as drawing a line against such views by highlighting the fact that Chief Kim served for about 15 months, which is no different from the average working period of aides.

The official added that Chief Kim normally participated in the Cheong Wa Dae meeting earlier today and bade farewell to other aides.

Regarding the selection of a successor policy chief, 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 to state affairs. In addition, since the chief of staff and each senior presidential secretary are playing their respective roles, we expect duties to be carried out without any gaps until the appointment of the next policy chief."
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