President Lee Jae-myung appointed Lim Gi-geun, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, as the new Chief of the Office for Government Policy Coordination on July 10.
Seong Gi-hong, the Chief of Public Relations and Communication, announced Lim's appointment during a briefing at the Cheong Wa Dae press center.
Seong stated, "Lim is a top expert in economic policy, having served as the Director of Policy Coordination at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Chief Budget Officer, and the Administrator of the Public Procurement Service. We expect him to rationally mediate inter-departmental interests and manage national issues stably based on his experience in coordinating complex economic policies."
He added, "Lim is the right person to assist the Prime Minister in supporting the leap to a super-gap industrial powerhouse and ensuring growth for all citizens in an irreplaceable South Korea."
Lim, originally from Haenam, Jeollanam-do, graduated from Songwon High School in Gwangju and earned a degree in Business Administration from Seoul National University. He also holds a master's degree in Economics from Indiana University in the United States.
Entering public service through the 36th National Civil Service Examination, Lim has held various positions, including Director of Policy Coordination at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Chief Budget Officer, and Administrator of the Public Procurement Service. He became the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Finance in June of last year.
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