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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.

2026.3.24

Shin Hyun-song, Economic Adviser and head of the Monetary and Economic Department at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), who was tapped as the next Bank of Korea governor on March 22, is seen in this file photo [NEWS1]

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.

2026.3.22

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Lee Hye-hoon, the nominee for the first minister of the to-be-established Ministry of Planning and Budget, speaks during her confirmation hearing at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Jan. 23. [LIM HYUN-DONG]

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."

2026.1.23

Lee Hye-hoon, the nominee for the minister for planning and budget, arrives at her temporary office in Seoul on Jan. 16, to prepare for her parliamentary confirmation hearing. [YONHAP]

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.

2026.1.19

Lee Hye-hoon, the nominee to lead the newly established Ministry of Planning and Budget, center, arrives at her confirmation hearing preparation office at the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation in Jung District, central Seoul, on Jan. 8. [NEWS1]

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.

2026.1.8

Lee Hye-hoon, a former People Power Party lawmaker, arrives at an office set up at the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation in Jung District, central Seoul, on Dec. 30 to prepare for her confirmation hearing. [YONHAP]

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.

2026.1.5

Kim Ho-cheol, the nominee for the chair of the Board of Audit [YONHAP]

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.

2025.12.7

Lee Eog-weon, nominee for chairman of the Financial Services Commission, enters an office building in Seoul on Aug. 14. [YONHAP]

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.

2025.8.14

Kang Sun-woo, nominee for minister of gender equality and family, responds to parliamentary questioning during her confirmation hearing at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, on July 14. [NEWS1]

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.

2025.7.14

Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik gives a briefing on President Lee Jae Myung’s nominations for the culture and land ministers at the presidential office in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on July 11. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

President Lee completes his Cabinet with new land, culture ministers picks

President Lee Jae Myung on Friday nominated Kim Yun-duk as minister of land, infrastructure and transport and Chae Hwi-young, CEO of platform company Nol Universe, as minister of culture, sports and tourism.

2025.7.11