[Public Officials' Assets] Among 7 Senior Officials at the Ministry of Unification, 5 Increased... Minister Kim Yeon-cheol's Assets Decreased

Minister of Unification Kim Yeon-chul is attending the 'Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee Plenary Meeting' held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on February 18, responding to questions from lawmakers. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

It has been confirmed that the assets of 5 out of 7 senior officials at the Ministry of Unification have increased.

According to the regular public official asset change report disclosed on the 26th by the Government Public Officials Ethics Committee, as of the end of last year, Minister of Unification Kim Yeon-cheol reported assets of approximately 910.05 million KRW, which decreased by 107.24 million KRW compared to 1.01729 billion KRW the previous year.

Jeong Seung-hoon, Head of the Inter-Korean Dialogue Headquarters, reported 540.94 million KRW, showing a decrease of 80.93 million KRW from the previous year.

On the other hand, the assets of other senior officials all increased.

Deputy Minister Seo Ho’s assets amounted to 2.69262 billion KRW, an increase of 844.8 million KRW compared to the previous year. This was influenced by the increased value of his apartment in Seongbuk-gu and neighborhood living facilities in Gwangju Metropolitan City that he owns.

The 'Asset King' of the Ministry of Unification is Lee Joo-tae, Director of Hana Center (former Director of Planning and Coordination Office), who reported 6.1437 billion KRW. Director Lee’s assets increased by 85.68 million KRW from the previous 6.05801 billion KRW, maintaining his 'Asset King' position for two consecutive years.

Choi Young-jun, Director of the Unification Policy Office, reported 989.39 million KRW, which is an increase of 98.2 million KRW from last year’s 791.18 million KRW.

Baek Jun-gi, Director of the Unification Education Institute, reported assets of 1.36858 billion KRW (an increase of 25.36 million KRW), and Park Jin-won, Secretary General of the Inter-Korean Joint Liaison Office, reported 95.81 million KRW (an increase of 42.2 million KRW).

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.