Overview

• President Lee named Kim Nam-jung as vice minister of unification, Kim Min-jae as vice minister of the interior and safety, Kang Hyung-seok as vice minister of agriculture, and Kim Sung-bum as vice minister of oceans and fisheries.
• Kim Gwang-yong was tapped to head the National Disaster and Safety Management Agency, charging him with crisis response and disaster preparedness.
• The presidential office said the appointments aim to combine stability and change by deploying experienced career officials for immediate results.
• Appointees were selected for their field expertise and institutional knowledge, with Kim Nam-jung having worked at the Unification Ministry for more than 30 years.
• This latest round of vice ministerial appointments reflects a broader strategy to reinforce governance by accelerating implementation of presidential policy agendas.