South Korea’s top presidential aide resigns following cabinet reshuffle
South Korea’s chief presidential policy adviser has resigned, the presidential Blue House said on Tuesday, after President Lee Jae Myung reshuffled his cabinet and senior aides amid a drop in his approval rating. Kim Yong-beom was a key adviser to Lee on economic policy, including on housing and stock market issues. Kim had offered to step down from the post on Monday, which oversees the…
South Korea's chief presidential policy adviser, Kim Yong-beom, has resigned following President Lee Jae Myung's cabinet reshuffle, according to the Blue House. The move came as Lee's approval rating dropped in a recent poll. Kim had been a key economic policy advisor, focusing on housing and stock market issues. His resignation on Monday preceded the cabinet reshuffle, which took place on Sunday.
Kim had previously proposed a "citizen dividend" funded by tax revenue from the AI boom, a plan that sparked public debate. He later clarified that the proposal involved distributing tax receipts rather than using company profits. President Lee accepted Kim's resignation on Tuesday, though the reason for his departure was not specified.
The cabinet reshuffle saw six new ministers appointed, including replacements for the economy, finance, and land ministers, as well as new presidential aides. Analysts suggest that the reshuffle may be an attempt to address the decline in Lee's popularity, but changing public opinion remains challenging when existing policies are seen as ineffective in addressing key concerns.
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