{
  "id": 11117842,
  "title": "(LEAD) Presidential aide on economic growth named new presidential policy chief",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/lead-presidential-aide-on-economic-growth-named-new-presidential",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T05:26:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20261001006651315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SEOUL, October 1 (Yonhap) -- Chief presidential aide Ha Joon-kyung has been appointed as the presidential chief of staff for policy, replacing Moon Shin-hak, who was appointed as the new chief presidential aide for economic growth, according to a briefing by presidential secretary Seong Ghi-hong. Meanwhile, Rep. Song Young-gil of the ruling Democratic Party has been named President Lee Jae Myung's special envoy for peace and diplomacy, while Rep. Kim Byung-joo, another DP lawmaker, has been chosen as a special envoy for defense policy. Vice Chairman of the Financial Services Commission Kwon Dae-young has been appointed as the first vice finance minister, while Jeong Eui-kyung, a senior official at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, has been appointed as the ministry's second vice minister. These personnel changes were made to align with President Lee's intention to better address the public's needs, according to Seong. The administration's commitment to reforms and its dedication to enhancing social policies, such as housing, employment, and financial support for low-income individuals, remains steadfast.",
  "summary": "SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- Chief presidential aide on economic growth Ha Joon-kyu...",
  "key_points": [
    "Ha Joon-kyung named presidential chief of staff for policy",
    "Song Young-gil appointed as special envoy for peace and diplomacy",
    "Kim Byung-joo chosen as special envoy for defense policy"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The shake-up in presidential appointments signals a refocusing of priorities, with economic growth and social policy reforms taking center stage under President Lee's administration.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Presidential aide on economic growth named new presidential policy chief",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/presidential-aide-on-economic-growth-named-new-presidential-policy",
        "published": "2026-10-01T04:49:02.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}