According to Cheong Wa Dae on June 21, President Lee Jae-myung appointed Nam as the successor to former Vice Minister Kim Seong-beom, who resigned two months ago. The position had been vacant since Kim's departure.
Chief Spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong stated in a written briefing that "(the new Vice Minister) is a prominent port expert who has served as the Director of the Port Bureau and the head of the Busan North Port Integrated Development Promotion Team," adding that he is a seasoned bureaucrat with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to drive initiatives.
Nam has led the Arctic Route Promotion Headquarters, where he has been instrumental in advancing key policies such as the establishment of the Arctic Route Special Act and the development of the Arctic Route, a priority project for the Lee administration. He is also recognized for his contributions to the relocation of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to Busan and the establishment of a marine metropolitan area.
Kang noted, "With his expertise in marine affairs, he is well-suited to lead the Arctic Route era and contribute to building a global maritime power through the completion of the marine capital."
Nam, a native of Busan, entered public service through the 34th Technical Examination. He has held various positions, including Public Relations Officer, Director of Port Area Development, and Director of Port Policy, and served as Minister-Counselor at the South Korean Embassy in Washington, D.C., from 2017 to 2020.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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