The Democratic Party stated on November 6 that it hopes President Yoon Jae-Myung's recent appointments to the Blue House will meet the public's trust.
Spokesperson Yoon Woo announced in a written briefing that President Yoon has nominated Lee Yong-cheol, head of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, as the Minister of Justice and Ahn Deok-soo, head of the Seoul Regional Tax Office, as the Commissioner of the National Tax Service. Additionally, former lawmaker Choi In-ho has been designated as Senior Secretary for Political Affairs, and Kim Jong-cheol, Deputy Chief of the National Police Agency, has been nominated as the Chief of the National Police Agency.
Spokesperson Yoon assessed that these appointments reflect the Yoon administration's commitment to achieving its national policy objectives.
He stated, "These appointments are intended to carefully respond to the public's demands and enhance the outcomes of national policy initiatives. Based on their experiences in law, administration, and legislative affairs, we expect them to continue the ongoing projects stably and inject new vitality into policy execution."
Yoon emphasized that the nominees will leverage their expertise to address pressing challenges, including the establishment of a new criminal justice system, fair tax administration, and strengthening public safety.
He added, "We hope that the changes in the system will be firmly established in the field, leading to improved public safety and increased trust among citizens."
Furthermore, Yoon announced that the appointments will be thoroughly vetted during the confirmation hearings.
He remarked, "We will rigorously assess the candidates' qualifications, capabilities, morality, and accountability from the public's perspective, and we hope that the newly appointed officials will fully demonstrate their expertise and experience in their respective roles, earning the trust of the people."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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