The Bank of Korea "Launches TF for Preparing the Confirmation Hearing of Candidate Governor Lee Chang-yong"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Seo So-jeong] The Bank of Korea announced that it will officially launch the "Confirmation Hearing Preparation Task Force (TF)" from the 28th to prepare for the confirmation hearing of candidate Lee Chang-yong for the Governor position.

The Bank of Korea Governor confirmation hearing was introduced with the amendment of the Bank of Korea Act in 2012, and this is the third time following the appointments of Governor Lee Ju-yeol in 2014 and 2018.

The confirmation hearing preparation TF consists of the Policy Team and the General Affairs Team, with Deputy Governor Bae Jun-seok in overall command.

The Policy Team includes Hong Kyung-sik, Director of the Monetary Policy Department, and Deputy Director Park Jong-woo, while the General Affairs Team includes Chae Byung-deuk, Director of the Human Resources Management Department, and Deputy Director Kim Tae-kyung.

A Bank of Korea official stated, "The TF office for the confirmation hearing preparation has been set up near the Samsung Main Building in the Booyoung Taepyeong Building. Candidate Lee plans to report to work daily starting from the 1st of next month to prepare for the confirmation hearing," adding, "After the government reviews the matter through the Cabinet meeting and sends the confirmation hearing request to the National Assembly, the National Assembly's Planning and Finance Committee will decide the date of the hearing."

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