Korea Joongang Daily
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Blue House tackles 'most urgent task' by securing 273 million barrels of crude oil, 2.1 millions ton of naphtha

Korea secured 273 million barrels of crude oil and 2.1 million tons of naphtha, Blue House chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik said on Wednesday after returning from an eight-day trip to Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kazakhstan.

2026-04-15

Special counsel team raids ex-presidential chief of staff's home in Yongsan relocation probe

Investigators on Tuesday raided the home of a former chief of staff to former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his suspected role in inflating the cost of relocating the presidential residence in 2022, a special counsel team said.

2026-04-07

Lee's chief of staff to visit Kazakhstan, Oman, Saudi Arabia to secure additional crude oil, naphtha supplies

The Blue House chief of staff will visit Kazakhstan, Oman and Saudi Arabia as a presidential envoy this week in an effort to secure crude oil and naphtha supplies amid concerns over global energy markets impacted by the Middle East conflict.

2026-04-07

Presidential chief of staff returns from Canada, expresses confidence in submarine bid

Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik returned to Korea on Saturday after a trip to Canada and Norway as a special envoy for President Lee Jae Myung.

2026-02-01

Presidential chief of staff discusses ties with Polish defense chief

Presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik met with Poland's deputy prime minister and defense minister to discuss ways to bolster bilateral cooperation in defense, the presidential office said Tuesday.

2025-10-21

JCS chairman urges vigilance during extended Chuseok holiday in command call with ops personnel

Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) chairman Gen. Jin Yong-sung on Monday called for maintaining a firm defense posture during the extended Chuseok holiday, the JCS said.

2025-10-06

Yoon taps ex-chief of staff Kim Dae-ki as ambassador to China

President Yoon Suk Yeol decided Monday to name his former chief of staff Kim Dae-ki as the new ambassador to China, his office said.

2024-10-14

Presidential office denies pro-Moon figures being considered for key posts

The presidential office dismissed reports Wednesday that figures closely aligned with former President Moon Jae-in were being considered for prime minister and presidential aide posts.

2024-04-17

Yoon names new chief of staff, national security adviser

President Yoon Suk Yeol named Lee Kwan-sup, national policy director at the presidential office, his new chief of staff Thursday after Kim Dae-ki tendered his resignation.

2023-12-28

Military names new JCS chief, overhauls top brass

It was the first time that a Navy vice admiral had been picked to head the top of the military’s chain of command while being promoted to admiral at the same time.

2023-10-29