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Lim Gwang-hyun Named New Presidential Chief of Staff; Seong Chi-hoon: "Frequent Subject of Praise in Cabinet Meetings"

Jo Seong-hyeon

Published : Oct 14, 2026 4:42 PM

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[Joo Young-jin's News Briefing]

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■ Broadcast: SBS <Joo Young-jin's News Briefing> Monday – Friday (14:00 – 15:20)
■ Host: Anchor Joo Young-jin
■ Panel: Seong Chi-hoon, former deputy spokesperson of the Democratic Party of Korea; Yoon Hee-suk, former senior spokesperson of the People Power Party; Son Seok-min, SBS editorial writer
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● New Presidential Chief of Staff Lim Gwang-hyun

Seong Chi-hoon / Former Deputy Spokesperson, Democratic Party of Korea
"President Lee always had a broad smile during National Tax Service briefings"
"President Lee likely to show determination for policy implementation over political affairs"
"Appointment will empower President Lee's state governance direction"

Yoon Hee-suk / Former Senior Spokesperson, People Power Party
"Need for a figure with 'influence and capability' as Chief of Staff"
"President Lee appears to place great trust in Lim Gwang-hyun"
"Lim Gwang-hyun succeeds Kang Hoon-sik... likely to be a 'working-level Chief of Staff'"

Son Seok-min / SBS Editorial Writer
"Lim Gwang-hyun's appointment surprised reporters too... seems determined to prove himself through work"

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