청 "'Byeon Chang-heum Reappointment Review' Completely Untrue"

Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Byeon Chang-heum is leaving after finishing the Anti-Corruption Policy Council briefing at the Government Seoul Office in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 29th. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Regarding reports that the Blue House considered retaining Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Byeon Chang-heum until just before the April 7 by-elections, the Blue House stated that this is "not true."

Kang Min-seok, spokesperson for the Blue House, said on the 9th, "The report that the Blue House considered retaining Minister Byeon Chang-heum is completely untrue."

Minister Byeon offered his resignation taking responsibility as the LH speculation scandal expanded, and President Moon Jae-in effectively accepted his resignation on the 12th of last month, emphasizing a "responsible attitude." However, the timing of the acceptance was not disclosed, as it was stated that the legislative groundwork for the 2.4 Plan needed to be completed. Nevertheless, some have pointed out that this could be seen as a "de facto retention."

Amid expectations of a cabinet reshuffle at the level of reform following the ruling party's crushing defeat in the by-elections, Minister Byeon is also likely to be replaced in this process.

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