On June 8, President Lee Jae-myung announced that he had given considerable thought to the nomination of Han Seong-sook as Prime Minister, stating, "The conclusion was to choose someone who will simply get the job done."
During a press conference at the Blue House marking his first anniversary in office, President Lee addressed questions regarding future government policies, saying, "The party will effectively manage any political elements involved."
He added, "Our cabinet will strive to accelerate our efforts within the given environment," and expressed confidence in Han Seong-sook, the Minister of SMEs and Startups, as the right choice for the role.
President Lee praised Han, saying, "She works very hard and is doing well. I have heard that civil servants are somewhat overwhelmed by the workload, and I want other civil servants to feel that pressure too."
He emphasized that the government's policy direction will remain unchanged, stating, "We need to work even harder. I believe we must maximize our efforts within the authority we have, doing so more quickly and with greater intensity."
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