Another Private Recruitment Controversy Arises... Presidential Office States "Dedication and Ability Recognized, No Unfair Hiring"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Baek Kyunghwan] The Presidential Office has once again addressed the controversy over 'private recruitment,' stating, "We clearly affirm that there has been no unfair private recruitment."

On the 15th, spokesperson Kang Inseon explained in a written briefing, "The personnel reported by some media outlets as involved in the 'private recruitment controversy' all worked from the election campaign and contributed to the presidential election victory through their dedication in their respective roles." She added, "They were fairly hired according to their abilities and competencies," and dismissed claims that their appointments were based on personal connections, saying, "It is not true to define their appointments as private recruitment."

On the same day, a media outlet reported that Mr. A, the son of the head of a telecommunications equipment company in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, who is an acquaintance of President Yoon Seok-yeol, is currently working as an administrative staff member in the Office of the Senior Secretary for Civil Society. It was reported that Mr. A was active in the election campaign and that his father has had a 40-year relationship with President Yoon.

However, a Presidential Office official added, "They were hired through official procedures and have no connection to the private recruitment frame. They have been working since the campaign, and their dedication and abilities at that time were recognized, leading to their joining and working together in the Presidential Office."

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