청 Blue House Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs' Son Sparks 'Dad's Power' Controversy in Job Application

Mention of Father's Position in Company Job Application...False Academic Credentials Controversy Arises Too

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] Kim Jin-guk, Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs at the Blue House, has been embroiled in a controversy over his son's job application.

According to an MBC report on the 20th, Kim's son, Mr. Kim, reportedly mentioned his father's position as Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs during the application process at a financial company.

Furthermore, it was reported that the application included statements such as "I will talk to my father well and help realize this company's dream," implying that his father, the Blue House Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs, would assist the company.

The view of Cheongwadae from Namsan, Seoul on the 11th. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

The controversy is expected to intensify as it became known that Mr. Kim used his father's position as Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs at the Blue House during the employment process.

Kim's son admitted, "I acted immaturely because I really wanted to get the job," and Kim himself reportedly stated, "This is unacceptable." The Blue House has not issued an official statement regarding this matter.

Meanwhile, the educational background listed by Mr. Kim on his resume has also come under scrutiny for being false. Mr. Kim claimed to have graduated from the Department of Taekwondo at Yongin University in March 2018, but it was reported that he did not graduate from that department.

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