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Lee Administration Opens Public Nomination Process for Ministerial Appointments

Citizens can recommend candidates through the Personnel Ministry website, presidential social accounts or email until June 17.

Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung speaks during a press briefing at the presidential office in Seoul on June 10, 2025. (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • The presidential office will accept nominations from June 10 to June 17.
  • Citizens can recommend candidates for Cabinet ministers, vice ministers and state-run agency chiefs.
  • Submissions are accepted via the Personnel Ministry website, the president’s official social media accounts or email.
  • The system implements Lee’s pledge to build a government ruled by the people through a transparent, fair personnel process.
  • All nominees will undergo presidential office screening followed by a public vetting process before formal appointment.