Seong Ghi-hong, a 58-year-old journalist with 30 years of experience, has been appointed as the new presidential secretary for public relations and communication in South Korea. He previously served as CEO of Yonhap News Agency and covered significant political events, including inter-Korean talks and the impeachment of former President Park Geun-hye.
Han Chan-sik, a former prosecutor, appointed as new presidential secretary for civil affairs. He is expected to drive the Lee Jae Myung administration's prosecutorial reform agenda, focusing on the system overhaul in October and mediating disputes over prosecutors' investigative powers.
Ha Jung-woo, senior presidential secretary for AI policy and future planning, resigned to run in a National Assembly by-election alongside June 3 local elections. The Democratic Party of Korea pushed for his candidacy despite his lack of political experience and the critical nature of his role in implementing President Lee Jae Myung's ambitious AI strategy to invest 100 trillion won by 2030. The resignation has drawn criticism that party interests are overtaking national priorities at a crucial time for South Korea's AI development.
