President Lee’s Korea Policy Daily

  [Presidential Briefing] President Lee Withdraws Nomination of Education Minister Nominee Lee Jin-sook (July 20, 2025) 📌 Senior Presidential Secretary Woo Sang-ho Announces Key Personnel Decision On July 20, 2025, Woo Sang-ho, Senior Secretary to the President for Political Affairs, held a media briefing to announce a significant update regarding ministerial appointments. This briefing reflects President Lee Jae-myung's continued commitment to responsible governance and transparent personnel decisions. Since taking office, President Lee has nominated a total of 19 candidates for ministerial posts. Among them, 17 underwent National Assembly confirmation hearings, and six were successfully appointed following the adoption of confirmation reports. 🗣️ Decision to Withdraw Education Minister Nominee After weeks of careful consideration and listening to a wide range of public and political voices, President Lee decided to withdraw the nomination of Lee Jin-sook, who had ...