Cabinet reshuffle falls short of expectations for changes: experts
President Lee Jae Myung’s reshuffle of six ministers is largely viewed as a measure to gain momentum for his policies in his second year in office, as his support rates have declined significantly in response to public dissatisfaction with policies directly linked to people's livelihoods, like real estate and stock prices. This measure, however, is unlikely to produce the desired results, as…
President Lee Jae Myung's cabinet reshuffle, involving six ministers, did not meet expectations for significant policy changes, according to experts. The move, announced on Sunday, was aimed at boosting his support amid declining public satisfaction with key economic policies, particularly in real estate and stock market areas. Despite the reshuffle, political analysts believe the personnel replacements will not effectively restore public confidence, as they do not signal substantial policy alterations.
The six key posts affected include finance and economy, national defense, justice, SMEs and startups, gender equality, and land, infrastructure, and transport. While differing on specific details, experts generally agreed that the reshuffle was intended to reset the political atmosphere, as Lee's approval rating fell to 38.9 percent, a record low, according to a Realmeter survey released on Monday. The poll attributed the continuing decline to growing concerns over housing issues.
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