- President carried out a cabinet reshuffle on August 1, 2026, involving several key political appointments and personnel changes.
- Lee Jae Myung's administration underwent a partial cabinet reshuffle, including the nomination of Kim Seung-won as justice minister.
Kim Yong-beom resigned from his policy role amid a cabinet reshuffle under Lee Jae Myung's administration.
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Kim Yong-beom resigned from his policy role amid a cabinet reshuffle under Lee Jae Myung's administration.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Lee Jae Myung's administration saw Kim Yong-beom resign from his policy role amid pushes for digital asset industry reform.1 source
- Kim Yong-beom served as a key adviser on economic policy.Sub-event
Kim Yong-beom resigned from his policy role during the cabinet reshuffle.1 source
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Lee Jae Myung's administration underwent a partial cabinet reshuffle, including the nomination of Kim Seung-won as justice minister.Also in this story
- Lee Jae-myung nominated Yong Hye-in for the gender equality ministry and Kim Seung-won for the justice minister.
- Nominees from different parties compete for ministerial posts, and Kang Hoon chairs the Personnel Committee within the Office of the President.
- Kim Seung-won, a nominee, faced scrutiny over alleged politically motivated leaks and requests regarding COVID-19 treatment trials.
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Kim Yong-beom
South Korean government official
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Lee Jae Myung
President of South Korea since 2025
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cabinet
group of high ranking officials, usually representing the executive branch of government
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