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President Lee, reshuffle of 6 ministries...soothing real estate public sentiment and strengthening solidarity within the camp

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President Jae-myung appointed six cabinet-level officials on the 30th. The appointees include:

1. Economic Policy and Finance Minister, who will be responsible for the nation's overall economic strategy.

2. Law and Justice Minister, who will oversee the country's legal system.

3. National Infrastructure Minister, who will be in charge of transportation and infrastructure development.

4. Defense Minister, who will lead the nation's military efforts.

5. Gender Equality and Family Minister, who will focus on promoting gender equality and family policies.

6. National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Vice-Chair, who will oversee the development of AI technology in the country.

President Jae-myung's appointments aim to revitalize public sentiment towards real estate, strengthen unity within the Democratic and Progressive camp, and deliver tangible results to the public. The new ministers are seen as fresh and skilled leaders who can drive economic growth and stability. Notably, one cabinet member is a Google engineer, which demonstrates the government's emphasis on innovation.

The appointments also include key figures from both the "Juche (Kim Dae-jung) and 'Pro-Progress (Lee Myung-bak)" factions, reflecting the president's commitment to unity and inclusivity.

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