Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs Shin Hyun-soo Takes Two-Day Leave... Likely Time for Reflection (Summary)
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Shin Hyun-soo, Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs, who recently expressed his intention to resign due to differences in personnel opinions with Minister of Justice Park Beom-gye, has decided to take a two-day leave to have time for reflection.
A Blue House official stated on the 18th, "Senior Secretary Shin came to work this morning and submitted a leave request for today and tomorrow, which has been approved."
Earlier, the Blue House revealed that Senior Secretary Shin had expressed his intention to resign several times due to disagreements with Minister Park during the personnel appointments of prosecution executives, and President Moon Jae-in had persuaded him not to resign.
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Although Senior Secretary Shin continued to attend meetings after expressing his intention to resign, he is expected not to attend meetings until before the 22nd due to his leave. It is understood that Senior Secretary Shin took leave to have time for reflection. A Blue House official said, "After taking two days for reflection, he plans to return to work on Monday (the 22nd)."
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