Cheong Holds Back Comments on Kim Yeon-cheol, Minister of Unification's Resignation (Update)

"Matters for the Personnel Authority to Decide" Fundamental Response... "Please Refer to the Q&A Content of the Ministry of Unification Press Room"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] The Blue House remained reserved regarding Minister of Unification Kim Yeon-cheol's resignation offer.

On the 17th, a Blue House official told reporters, "The acceptance of a cabinet member's resignation is a matter decided by the appointing authority. We will inform you once a decision is made," expressing a general stance.

Minister of Unification Kim Yeon-chul is leaving the National Assembly during the full meeting of the Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee on the 16th while giving a work report. North Korea blew up the Kaesong Industrial Complex Inter-Korean Joint Liaison Office while Minister Kim was giving the work report at the National Assembly. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

Although Minister Kim recently offered his resignation taking responsibility for the inter-Korean relations situation, the Blue House showed a cautious attitude regarding whether to accept it. This is because the political implications of Minister Kim's resignation offer are significant. If accepted, the position of Minister of Unification would become vacant, necessitating an appointment, which could also lead to changes in the diplomatic line.

A Blue House official said about Minister Kim's resignation offer, "I understand it was mentioned during a Q&A session with journalists when he visited the Unification Ministry press room. We would appreciate it if you could refer to that content. Regarding the personnel process, we cannot disclose specific details about appointments one by one."

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