Overview

• President Lee nominated 11 cabinet members, including Ahn Gyu-back as defense minister, Cho Hyun as foreign minister and Chung Dong-young as unification minister.
• Ahn’s appointment fulfills Lee’s campaign pledge by making him the first civilian to lead the defense ministry since 1961.
• The administration’s 30.5 trillion won supplementary budget features a 15.2 trillion won stimulus plan aimed at boosting consumption and aiding small businesses.
• Lee directed all ministries and the presidential office to activate emergency response protocols after US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites.
• Nominees combine veteran lawmakers with private-sector experts, reflecting Lee’s focus on ability and results over ideology.