President Lee Jae-myung presented a plaque of appreciation to Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik and a certificate of appointment to incoming Chief of Staff Lim Kwang-hyun, Senior Cheong Wa Dae Spokesperson Kang Yu-jung announced.

With this, Kang concluded his service as the first chief of staff of the Lee Jae-myung administration, while Lim officially commenced his duties as the new chief of staff.

According to Cheong Wa Dae, Kang presided over a daily pending issues review meeting with presidential aides for the final time on October 15.

Lim also attended the meeting.

President Lee reportedly arrived toward the end of the meeting to present Kang with the plaque of appreciation, telling him, "You worked hard," before presenting Lim with his appointment certificate.

Lim subsequently attended a separate daily meeting presided over by President Lee alongside other senior presidential secretaries, formally embarking on his official duties.

(Photo courtesy of Cheong Wa Dae, Yonhap News)