청 "President Moon accepts Lee Kwang-cheol's resignation... orders prompt appointment of successor"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] President Moon Jae-in accepted the resignation of Lee Kwang-chul, the Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs, who tendered his resignation the previous day, and instructed to promptly appoint a successor.

A Blue House official told reporters on the 2nd, "The President instructed to swiftly appoint a successor Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs to ensure there is no vacancy in the Civil Affairs Office and to carry out a smooth handover of duties."

The Senior Secretary was indicted the previous day on charges related to Kim Hak-ui's illegal deportation and tendered his resignation citing the burden on the government.

Regarding the controversy over the Blue House personnel system, the official said, "We are humbly listening to the many criticisms and concerns raised."

Regarding reports that President Moon discussed a non-face-to-face summit with Kim Jong-un, General Secretary of the Workers' Party of North Korea, through correspondence earlier that morning, the Blue House official responded, "We cannot confirm."

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