President Lee Requests Resubmission of Confirmation Reports for Four Ministries (July 22, 2025)
President Lee Requests Resubmission of Confirmation Reports for Four Ministries (July 22, 2025)
📌 Summary of the Presidential Office Briefing
On July 22, 2025, Presidential Spokesperson Kang Yu-jung announced that President Lee Jae-myung has formally re-requested the National Assembly to submit confirmation hearing reports for the nominees of the Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, Ministry of Unification, and Ministry of Gender Equality and Family.
According to the spokesperson, the President urged swift action by the legislature to stabilize state affairs, setting the new deadline for the submission as Thursday, July 24. This move is in line with Article 6 of the Confirmation Hearing Act, which permits the President to re-request such reports after the initial submission period lapses.
🔎 Background and Legal Basis
The re-request applies to nominees who have not yet received confirmation reports from the National Assembly despite time having passed since their nomination. President Lee's decision is consistent with both the Confirmation Hearing Act and previous presidential practices.
Spokesperson Kang emphasized that the July 24 deadline was determined by accounting for both the standard re-request period under the law and specific ministry needs—particularly that the re-request periods for the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Veterans Affairs would expire on Saturday, July 26.
🗳️ Political Significance
This move signals the President’s commitment to filling key leadership positions and advancing governance stability. The delay in confirmations, especially for critical ministries such as defense and veterans affairs, poses potential operational risks and undermines policy continuity.
Should the Assembly fail to meet the July 24 deadline, the President is legally empowered to proceed with appointments without the reports, under Articles 6 of the Confirmation Hearing Act and relevant constitutional provisions. This sets the stage for a pivotal political moment in the ongoing executive-legislative dynamics.
📎 Related Information
This post is based on the official briefing published by the Office of the President of the Republic of Korea.
댓글
댓글 쓰기