Appointed Presidential Chief of Staff, Lim Kwang-hyun Pledges to "Devote All Efforts to Livelihood Achievements"

Lim Kwang-hyun, Commissioner of the National Tax Service appointed as the new presidential chief of staff, stated that as the top official assisting the president who oversees overall Cheong Wa Dae operations, he will "devote all efforts to livelihood achievements."

Appearing at the briefing announcing the appointment of the chief of staff on October 14, Commissioner Lim said, "Ever since entering public service in 1995, I have always harbored the mission to serve the people, but now that I have taken on the duty of chief of staff, the responsibility feels heavier than ever."

Commissioner Lim first addressed outgoing Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik, saying, "You successfully completed the monumental tasks of overcoming rebellion in the early days of the administration and achieving economic recovery," adding, "I offer my sincere words of gratitude and respect."

He continued, "Over the past year, the Government of People's Sovereignty has run tirelessly alongside the people for the normalization of the Republic of Korea," evaluating that "together with the people, we have created meaningful achievements and are walking the path of great transformation."

Commissioner Lim emphasized, "I believe my calling is to continue the achievements of the Lee Jae-myung administration and surely bring about changes in life that the public can tangibly feel."

He also added, "Just as every day is desperate for the people, every day at Cheong Wa Dae must also be desperate," stating, "I will do everything in my power to change the weary daily lives of the people."

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