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en.yna.co.kr ·2026-09-01

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SEOUL -- Presidential chief of staff for policy Kim Yong-beom has resigned, with President Lee Jae Myung accepting his resignation, a spokesperson confirmed Tuesday. Kim submitted his resignation the previous day, and Lee acknowledged it earlier in the day, spokesperson Kang Yu-jung announced at a press conference.

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