Seoul: Former representative of the ruling Democratic Party, Kim Byung-wook, announced on Sunday that he has been appointed as the new presidential secretary for political affairs. Kim, who is known to be a close aide to President Lee Jae Myung, expressed on his Facebook page that he feels a "heavy" sense of responsibility with this new role.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the position of presidential secretary for political affairs is crucial as it involves coordinating communication between the party, the government, and the presidential office. The aim is to ensure that the people's voice is accurately reflected in state affairs. Kim, a two-term lawmaker, emphasized his commitment to balancing stability and reform while promoting bipartisan cooperation.
Since losing his seat in last year's general election, Kim has stayed active as a key supporter of President Lee through his involvement with a civic group. In his new position, Kim will report to Senior Presidential Secretary for Political Affairs Woo Sang-ho.