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Young, female, and Democratic Progressive Party members are being integrated into the administration as President Lee Jae-myung initiates a massive reshuffle of the cabinet earlier than expected. This strategic move aims to transition the government's atmosphere, secure support from the Democratic and Progressive faction, and bolster its presence during the second year of its rule.

The president replaced the heads of six key ministries, including the Ministries of Finance and Economics, Transportation, Justice, Defense, and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, as well as the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, all at once. While some speculated that earlier replacements of the Justice and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises' ministers were possible, the comprehensive reshuffle encompassed major government sectors such as economics, real estate, justice, and defense.

The president's intent to change the government's image after a decline in popularity over the past two years was evident in this move. The inclusion of real estate-related ministries in the reshuffle is particularly noteworthy. The Ministry of Finance faced controversy over tax reform proposals, while the Ministry of Transportation dealt with the ongoing rise in housing prices.

A member of the National Assembly's Transport Committee noted that simultaneous replacements of the Finance and Transportation ministers send a strong message about the severity of the real estate issue. The president's decision to promote relatively young politicians, such as 41-year-old Democratic Party lawmaker Lee Iso-yeong for the Ministry of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, and 36-year-old Basic Livelihood Party lawmaker Ung Hyo-in for the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, sends a strong message to the younger demographic of the population.

This also sends a clear message to the Democratic and Progressive faction. The integration of the Innovation and Reform Party's Kim Gap-su, who is known for his left-leaning views, into the administration as a Special Assistant to the President for AI Future Planning signals a broader push to build support among progressives in the government.

These moves are seen as an attempt to strengthen the government's support base by appealing to both left-leaning and Centrist voters.