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Confirmation hearing report for planning and budget minister nominee approved

Lawmakers approved a confirmation hearing report for Park Hong-keun, nominee for minister of planning and budget, on Tuesday, clearing the way for his appointment after a monthslong vacancy following his predecessor’s failed nomination.

2026-03-24

Lee taps economist Shin Hyun-song as next BOK governor

President Lee Jae Myung tapped Shin Hyun-song, an economist at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), as the next Bank of Korea governor on Sunday.

2026-03-22

Budget minister nominee denies wrongdoing by son in housing lottery

Lee Hye-hoon, the minister of planning and budget nominee, denied allegations that her son attempted to appear single to gain an advantage in a housing lottery. She claimed her son’s relationship at the time had "deteriorated to its worst point."

2026-01-23

Rival parties spar over confirmation hearing for budget minister nominee

Rival parties clashed Monday over whether to hold a confirmation hearing for Lee Hye-hoon, nominee to lead the newly established Ministry of Planning and Budget, amid objection from the conservative People Power Party.

2026-01-19

National Assembly agrees to hold confirmation hearing for minister of planning and budget nominee

The National Assembly tentatively agreed to hold a confirmation hearing for Lee Hye-hoon, the nominee for minister of planning and budget, on Jan. 19.

2026-01-08

Budget minister nominee's reported assets 11 billion won more than she declared in 2016

Lee Hye-hoon, the nominee for the head of the to-be-established Ministry of Planning and Budget, recently reported 17.6 billion won in assets — more than 11 billion won higher than what she declared in 2016 during her time as a lawmaker.

2026-01-05

Lee nominates human rights lawyer as chief state auditor

President Lee Jae Myung has nominated human rights lawyer Kim Ho-cheol as the new chief of the Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI), the presidential office said Sunday.

2025-12-07

FSC chief nominee stresses greater role of finance in overcoming crises

The nominee for chairman of the Financial Services Commission vowed Thursday to prioritize a shift toward productive finance, the revitalization of financial markets and the management of household debt.

2025-08-14

Education minister nominee says sending daughter to study in U.S. was 'grave mistake'

Lee Jin-sook, nominee for education minister and deputy prime minister for social affairs, apologized for her daughter's alleged illegal study abroad but defended herself against allegations that she'd wrongly put her name on papers.

2025-07-16

Scandal-ridden gender minister nominee extends 'heartfelt apologies' but does not step down

Multiple controversies have arises over Gender Equality and Family Minister nominee Kang Sun-woo's alleged misconduct and ethical standards.

2025-07-14