New Lineup for Prime Minister’s Office Completed... Lim Ki-keun Appointed as Minister for Government Policy Coordination, Chae Yi-bae as Chief of Staff
President Lee Jae-myung has completed the new lineup for the Prime Minister's Office by appointing key figures to assist the Prime Minister. This reshuffle is interpreted as a decision aimed at strengthening the government's policy coordination capabilities and stabilizing state administration.
On the 10th, the Blue House announced the appointments of Lim Ki-keun, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Planning and Budget, as the new Minister for Government Policy Coordination, and former lawmaker Chae Yi-bae as the Prime Minister's Chief of Staff. Sung Ki-hong, Senior Secretary to the President for Public Communication, officially delivered the results of the appointments during a briefing that afternoon.
The new Minister for Government Policy Coordination, Lim Ki-keun, is a budget and policy expert with a long career at the Ministry of Planning and Budget. Moving forward, he will play a pivotal role in coordinating policies between various ministries and efficiently managing the government's key national tasks.
Chief of Staff Chae Yi-bae, who was appointed alongside him, is an economic expert and a former member of the National Assembly. Chae is expected to facilitate smooth communication with the National Assembly and actively support the Prime Minister's activities through political assistance.
With all major positions in the Prime Minister's Office now filled through these appointments, the government's work is expected to gain momentum. The government plans to focus on revitalizing the livelihood economy and improving the lives of the people alongside the new appointees.