South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol appointed Wang Yun-jong as the third deputy national security adviser — a newly established position — and Yu Chul-hwan as the head of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission. The reshuffle also included the replacement of one presidential secretary and the reassignment of four vice-ministerial positions. Wang, previously the presidential secretary for economic security, assumes the new position focusing on economic security and other “emerging” issues such as cyber and advanced technology.

The reshuffle extends to Kang In-sun, appointed as the second vice foreign minister, following her roles in international public relations and as a spokesperson for the foreign press. Within the Ministry of Industry, Kang Kyung-sung advances to first vice minister, Choe Nam-ho is named second vice minister and Cheong In-kyo is appointed as minister for trade.