Lim Gwang-hyun as Chief of Staff for President Lee’s second term…靑 “Expectations for recovery of people’s livelihood and social reform” (comprehensive)

Possessing both administrative and political acumen and contributing to tax administration as the Commissioner of the National Tax Service... Appropriate person for party office cooperation

Lim Gwang-hyeon (57), head of the National Tax Service, was selected as the second Chief of Staff at the Blue House under the Lee Jae-myung administration.

His predecessor, Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik, held a briefing that day and delivered the news of the appointment.

The new director’s term begins the next day.

Commissioner Lim is from Hongseong, South Chungcheong Province, and entered public service after passing the civil service examination. He then served as an administrator in the Economic Policy Secretariat of the Presidential Secretariat, Deputy Commissioner of the National Tax Service, member of the 22nd National Assembly of the Democratic Party of Korea, and standing vice-chairman of the Democratic Party's Policy Committee.

Director Kang introduced, "Director Lim is a politician with a background in economics who has abundant administrative experience and political acumen," adding, "As the first head of the National Tax Service under the Lee Jae-myung administration, he contributed to the establishment of tax justice, and has faithfully put into practice the president's national administration philosophy of lowering the wall of inequality so that all citizens can enjoy a better life in the policy field."

He added, "In particular, as he has extensive experience in the National Assembly and the government, he is the right person to reflect the people's voices in national affairs to a greater extent and speed up the performance of state affairs through cooperation between party offices." He added, "As the highest-ranking staff member assisting the President on the front line, I expect to put into practice the President's orders for restoring people's livelihood and social reform and create a Republic of Korea where the people live well together."

Chief Lim expressed his feelings, saying, “I have always had a sense of duty to serve the people since I entered public service in 1995, but now that I am taking on the role of Chief Secretary, that responsibility feels heavier than ever.”

At the same time, he promised, "It is the calling given to me to continue the achievements of the Lee Jae-myung administration and create changes in the lives of the people that the people can feel." He also promised, "As the people's daily lives are desperate, the Blue House's daily lives must also be desperate. I will do everything in my power to change the people's tiring days."

Meanwhile, Director Kang left the Blue House 24 days after expressing his resignation on the 21st of last month.

Following former Policy Director Kim Yong-beom, Director Kang was also replaced, leaving only Director Wi Sung-rak of the National Security Office among the 'three heads' appointed with the inauguration of the government.

Director Kang said, “I have faith that the Lee Jae-myung administration will definitely succeed,” and added, “I ask you to trust and support me as always.”