Seoul: Presidential chief of staff for policy Kim Yong-beom has offered to resign, and President Lee Jae Myung has accepted his resignation, a presidential spokesperson said Tuesday. Kim tendered his resignation the previous day, and Lee accepted it earlier Tuesday, spokesperson Kang Yu-jung said at a press briefing.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the announcement of Kim's resignation was made public during a press briefing held by the presidential office. The reasons for Kim's resignation were not detailed during the briefing. The acceptance of the resignation marks a significant change in the presidential staff as Kim held a crucial policy role. The office has yet to announce a successor or any immediate changes in policy direction following Kim's departure.