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President Moon Jae-in has replaced two of his top aides.
A new chief of staff and top secretary for economic affairs are named.
This comes amid various concerns over the slowing economy,... compounded by external risks such as the U.S.-China trade spat.
Park Hee-jun has the updates.
As his administration enters its third year in power,... President Moon Jae-in has replaced two of his top aides, in hopes of creating concrete economic results.
The Cheong Wa Dae announced Friday,... that Kim Sang-jo, who served as the chair of the Fair Trade Commission,... will replace Kim Soo-hyun as the new presidential Chief of Staff.
Blue House Spokesperson Ko Min-jung explained that,... Kim was named mainly for his contributions in establishing a fair economy at his previous post.
Creating a fair economy is one of the three pillars of the Moon administration's economic drive, along with income-led growth and innovative growth.
Introducing himself to the public,... Kim vowed to try and make policies that can be felt by the whole nation.
"I will also listen to the voices of businesses, laborers, and civil society and work to create tangible outcomes for the people."
The First Vice Minister of Economy and Finance Lee Ho-seung,... will also replace Yoon Jong-won as Senior Secretary to the President for Economic Affairs.
The Blue House anticipates Lee will play a big role in reviving the domestic economy,... amid growing economic uncertainties, stemming from the U.S.-China trade war among other factors.
"I will do my best to support the president's policies of sustained economic and social development alongside innovation and engagement."
The simultaneous reshuffle of the two top economic control towers is a rare move by the Blue House,... especially as the predecessors are leaving without having stayed for more than a year.
Kim Soo-hyun was appointed chief of staff last November,... while Yoon Jong-won was appointed last June.
"The replacements reflect the government's determination to go all-in to revive the economy. The new appointees are expected to continue pushing President Moon's key economic policies forward,... while providing new momentum to boost the sluggish economy. Park Hee-jun, Arirang News."
