President Yoon: "Let's Work Enthusiastically for This Country"... First Agenda Item is the Appointment Approval of Han Duck-soo

Approval for Nos. 2, 3, and 4 Appointments as State Council Member, Presidential Office Political Officer, and Vice Minister
Meetings with Overseas Celebration Delegations from the US, Japan, and Others

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] "Let's work enthusiastically together for a country where all our people live well."

After completing the inauguration ceremony at the National Assembly plaza, President Yoon Suk-yeol arrived at the main entrance of the Yongsan Presidential Office Building around 12:30 PM on the 10th and said this to about 300 staff members who were waiting in advance.

Before entering the office, President Yoon encouraged, "I am very pleased that we have prepared our workspace like this in a short time and can start working together from today. Thank you all for your hard work so far." He added, "Let's work hard together. You will join me, right?" emphasizing once again.

President Yoon began his official duties by signing the appointment approval for Prime Minister nominee Han Duck-soo, which will be submitted to the National Assembly as the 'first agenda item' in the office. The second agenda item was the appointment of seven cabinet members (Ministry of Economy and Finance, Ministry of Science and ICT, Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Employment and Labor, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries). The third and fourth items were appointments of political positions and vice ministers in the Presidential Office, respectively.

Following this, from 1:29 PM for 30 minutes, President Yoon met Douglas Emhoff, husband of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, who led the U.S. congratulatory delegation visiting Korea. Then, from 2:07 PM, he met Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa, the head of the Japanese congratulatory delegation, and received congratulations on his inauguration.

Immediately after meeting Foreign Minister Hayashi, President Yoon is scheduled to receive the congratulatory delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Afterwards, he will attend the congratulatory banquet held at the National Assembly and then meet Wang Qishan, Vice President of China.

At around 6 PM on the same day, President Yoon will hold a summit talk with Singapore President Halimah Yacob and attend a dinner hosted for foreign guests at the Shilla Hotel, concluding the official schedule of his first day in office. The dinner will also be attended by major economic organization heads and business leaders.

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