New Spokesperson Kim Su-gyeong: "Will Convey Government Affairs to the People Accurately Without Distortion"

Kim Su-gyeong, the new spokesperson for the Presidential Office, stated on the 3rd, "I will work hard to convey government affairs to the public accurately without distortion."

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Lee Do-woon, the new Chief of Public Relations, held a press briefing at the Yongsan Presidential Office on the afternoon of the 3rd and announced the appointment of Kim Su-gyeong as the new spokesperson. Lee introduced her by saying, "Kim served as a newspaper reporter in the early 2000s and later pursued academic interests by studying sociology abroad. She worked at various research institutes including the Korea Institute for National Unification and also nurtured future scholars at universities."

He added, "She has appeared on several broadcasts, offering rational opinions on political and social issues, so many journalists and the public will find her quite familiar," and expressed hope that "she will become an excellent communication partner with the media."

In her remarks, Kim said, "I am very aware of how difficult and important this position is, so I feel a great weight on my shoulders." She stated, "There will be many complex and challenging situations in government affairs ahead, and I intend to fulfill my role by kindly explaining government issues in an easy-to-understand manner from the perspective of the public."

Kim Su-gyeong previously worked as a reporter for Dong-A Ilbo, earned a Ph.D. in sociology from Stanford University in the United States, and served as a research fellow at the Korea Institute for National Unification. She later worked as a professor in the Department of Social Welfare at Hanshin University before being appointed as the Secretary for Unification at the Presidential Secretariat in July.

Kim Su-gyeong will begin her term on the 4th and is expected to officially start her duties alongside the newly appointed Chief of Policy and other senior officials.

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