[Profile] Yang Seong-il, Nominee for 1st Vice Minister of Health and Welfare

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] Yang Seong-il, the newly appointed 1st Vice Minister of Health and Welfare, is an administrative expert who has held key positions in the Ministry of Health and Welfare, including social welfare, population policy, and pension policy.

After starting his public service career by passing the 35th Administrative Examination, he served as the Director of the Social Welfare Policy Office, Director of the Population Policy Office, and Director of the Planning and Coordination Office, all under the 1st Vice Minister, demonstrating expertise in welfare and strong execution capabilities.

The Blue House stated, "He is well-versed in the ministry's work and is highly regarded for his ability to drive initiatives," adding, "We expect him to successfully carry out core welfare policies such as strengthening support systems for impoverished and crisis-affected households and expanding social safety nets across the life cycle."

▲ Seoul (53) ▲ Seoul National University, Department of Social Welfare ▲ Seoul National University Graduate School of Public Administration, Master's in Public Administration ▲ 35th Administrative Examination ▲ Director of Pension Policy Bureau, Ministry of Health and Welfare ▲ Director of Population Policy Office, Ministry of Health and Welfare ▲ Director of Social Welfare Policy Office, Ministry of Health and Welfare ▲ Director of Planning and Coordination Office, Ministry of Health and Welfare

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