South Korea's presidential office has announced a personnel shuffle widely seen as an attempt to salvage the government's poor support rate.
The changes were revealed on Thursday.
The president's chief of staff Kim Dae-ki leaves his post.
First Vice Foreign Minister Chang Ho-jin will become national security advisor. He replaces Cho Tae-yong, who has been nominated as head of the National Intelligence Service.
A shakeup is also underway in the ruling People Power Party. Starting Friday, a new interim leadership headed by former Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon will take control.
Han has proven popular in opinion polls, and is widely seen as a future presidential candidate.
The changes within the party are also seen as an attempt to shore up the public's confidence.
South Korea's next general election is slated for April.
The changes were revealed on Thursday.
The president's chief of staff Kim Dae-ki leaves his post.
First Vice Foreign Minister Chang Ho-jin will become national security advisor. He replaces Cho Tae-yong, who has been nominated as head of the National Intelligence Service.
A shakeup is also underway in the ruling People Power Party. Starting Friday, a new interim leadership headed by former Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon will take control.
Han has proven popular in opinion polls, and is widely seen as a future presidential candidate.
The changes within the party are also seen as an attempt to shore up the public's confidence.
South Korea's next general election is slated for April.
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South Korea's presidential office announces a personnel reshuffle aimed at improving low public support. Key changes include the departure of Chief of Staff Kim Dae-ki, First Vice Foreign Minister Chang Ho-jin becoming National Security Advisor, and Cho Tae-yong nominated as head of National
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20231228_23/
Date: Dec. 28, 2023
Created: 2023/12/29 06:30
Updated: 2025/12/08 19:38
Last Read: 2023/12/29 17:04