Diplomatic and Security Line Accountability Debate Puts Cheong in Cautious Mode... "No Comments on Personnel Matters"

The Blue House, viewed from the Government Seoul Office Building on the 4th, shows a tranquil scene as it is considering a personnel reshuffle within this month, including Chief of Staff Im Jong-seok. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

The Blue House, viewed from the Government Seoul Office Building on the 4th, shows a tranquil scene as it is considering a personnel reshuffle within this month, including Chief of Staff Im Jong-seok. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

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[Asia Economy reporters Ryu Jeong-min and Son Seon-hee] A senior Blue House official said on the 18th during a meeting with reporters that regarding Minister of Unification Kim Yeon-chul's resignation, "I can confirm only that the president's approval has not yet been given."



Regarding the ruling party raising accountability issues about the diplomatic and security line, the senior Blue House official refrained from commenting, saying, "I will not comment on personnel matters."


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