Prime Minister Nominee Approved by National Assembly... "Expecting a Communication and Cooperation-Focused Prime Minister to Strengthen Collaborative Governance"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] The Blue House did not hide its expectations for an 'economically competent prime minister' regarding the confirmation of Prime Minister Jeong Sye-gyun.


Prime Minister nominee Jeong Sye-kyun appeared at the confirmation hearing held at the National Assembly on the 7th and took the witness oath. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

Prime Minister nominee Jeong Sye-kyun appeared at the confirmation hearing held at the National Assembly on the 7th and took the witness oath. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

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Go Min-jung, spokesperson for the Blue House, said on the 13th, "We welcome the National Assembly's confirmation of Prime Minister nominee Jeong Sye-gyun," adding, "We expect him to be a prime minister who responsibly leads definite change with economic competence, and strengthens communication with the people and cooperation with the opposition party."



Earlier, the National Assembly held a plenary session and approved the nomination of Prime Minister Jeong Sye-gyun by secret ballot, with 164 votes in favor, 109 against, 1 abstention, and 4 invalid votes out of 278 members present.


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