Presidential Office to People Power Party's Emergency Committee Transition: "Hope the Party Normalizes Soon"

Regarding the Presidential Residence Construction: "Company Selection and Progress Undergo Thorough Verification and Supervision"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] On the 2nd, the Presidential Office expressed hope that the People Power Party would "normalize quickly" as it transitions to an emergency response committee system.

A Presidential Office official said during a briefing at the Yongsan Presidential Office that morning, "The party is going through complex and difficult issues, and we only hope it stabilizes quickly."

He added, "There are many issues to resolve, including those related to people's livelihoods, and it would be good if (the Presidential Office and the party) could work together on those matters."

Regarding demands for personnel reshuffles within the Presidential Office raised by some quarters, he said, "There is nothing to comment on."

He also stated, "Ultimately, it is the president who decides how and what the Presidential Office does."

Concerning reports that a company sponsoring an exhibition by Kobana Contents, which was operated by First Lady Kim Keon-hee, wife of President Yoon, was awarded the contract for the renovation of the Hannam-dong presidential residence, he said, "(The Security Office) conducts thorough verification and supervision in selecting companies and managing progress as part of security duties," adding, "Specific details cannot be disclosed."

However, he responded that the company mentioned in the report was the one responsible for interior construction during the exhibition and was paid accordingly, saying, "Being named as a sponsoring company was a gesture of appreciation, not because they provided sponsorship."

He further stated, "That company has never sponsored Kobana Contents," and added, "Also, which companies participated in the residence renovation cannot be disclosed for security reasons. These two matters are separate."

He reiterated that whether the company participated in the residence renovation "cannot be disclosed due to security reasons."

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