In response to the ruling People Power Party’s (PPP) defeat in the 22nd general elections, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol announced plans for a significant government policy reform, emphasizing the administration’s intention to closely align with the public’s will. A collective resignation offer from key figures, including Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and presidential chief of staff Lee Kwan-seop, accompanied the announcement. The only senior secretaries and advisers to the Presidential Office who have not offered to resign are those serving in the National Security Office.

At the conclusion of the general election, the Democratic Party (DP) secured 175 seats, while