청 "Minjung Chief Successor Appointment Will Naturally Proceed" (Comprehensive)

"Keeping All Options Open While Searching for the Right Candidate... Ensuring No Work Gaps"

[Asia Economy reporters Ryu Jeong-min and Lee Ji-eun] The Blue House has stated that the appointment of a successor to former Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs Kim Jin-guk, who resigned amid controversy over his son's job application, will naturally proceed.

The view of the Blue House from Namsan, Seoul. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

A key Blue House official, speaking to reporters on the afternoon of the 22nd regarding the preparation status for the successor to the Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs, said, "The successor appointment will naturally proceed, but there is nothing to announce at this time. We are keeping all possibilities open and looking for a suitable candidate."

Regarding concerns about a work gap due to the absence of the Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs, the official explained, "The Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs oversees the Civil Affairs Secretary, the Public Service Discipline Secretary, and the Anti-Corruption Secretary, but each secretary's office is faithfully performing its role," adding, "We will ensure there is no (work) gap until the Senior Secretary arrives."

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