Gyeonggi-do Conducts Regular Personnel Changes for Department Heads and Deputy Heads in the Second Half of the Year

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Gyeonggi Province carried out regular personnel appointments for the second half of the year on July 1, involving department heads and deputy heads at the bureau level.

The province explained that this personnel move focused on minimizing transfers to overcome the COVID-19 crisis and maintain continuity in provincial administration, while ensuring stable leadership for Governor Lee Jae-myung's key policies.

There were 10 promotions in total: one at Grade 2 (Director level) and nine at Grade 3 (Deputy Director level). Two officials moved to Grade 4 deputy head positions. Son Im-seong, Urban Policy Officer, was transferred to Bucheon City as a Grade 2 deputy head. At the Grade 3 bureau chief level, Moon Jeong-hee, who oversaw COVID-19 response and core provincial policies as Planning Officer, was promoted to Welfare Bureau Chief, and Heo Nam-seok, Budget Planning Officer, was promoted to Transportation Bureau Chief. To expand the number of senior female officials, Kim Hyang-sook, Population Policy Officer, was also promoted.

Additionally, personnel exchanges for city and county deputy heads were prioritized based on consultations with mayors and county heads to place outstanding talent first, thereby strengthening the partnership and cooperative relationship between the province and local governments.

A provincial official explained, "This reflects the personnel management policy emphasizing performance and results since the launch of the 7th elected administration. It avoids seniority-based promotions and prioritizes talented individuals who can produce tangible outcomes that residents can truly feel through proactive problem-solving, reflecting Governor Lee Jae-myung's personnel philosophy."

Meanwhile, the province also incorporated the factor of multi-homeownership, introduced in personnel evaluations from the first half of this year, into this round of department head appointments. The province confirmed that none of the promoted officials own multiple homes.

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