Finance minister resumes G20 trip after brief cancellation amid Cabinet reshuffle
Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol, who was included in President Lee Jae Myung’s Cabinet shuffle on Sunday, departed for the United States to attend a meeting of Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors as originally planned after briefly canceling his trip, according to the ministry. “Koo departed as scheduled Sunday morning to attend the G20 gathering in Asheville, North Carolina,…
Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol, included in President Lee Jae Myung’s Cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, embarked on his G20 trip to the United States as initially scheduled, despite a brief cancellation. According to the ministry, Koo departed early Sunday morning for Asheville, North Carolina, where the G20 meeting will continue until Tuesday.
Initially, Koo had postponed his U.S. trip after learning he would be replaced in the Cabinet shuffle upon his arrival at Incheon International Airport earlier that day. Several hours later, the presidential office announced the Cabinet changes, with Lee appointing First Vice Minister Lee Hyoung-il as the new finance minister, among other appointments.
However, Koo decided to reverse his decision and proceed with the G20 trip, as he is expected to remain in office for approximately one more month while his successor undergoes a parliamentary confirmation hearing and formal appointment process.
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